Our pick
iRestore Professional
The helmet we would buy first: lots of light, a long guarantee and a sale price that undercuts most caps.
9.4Excellent$799, checked Nov 11, 2026
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iRestore Professional vs Capillus PRO
A helmet and a laser cap, $900 apart. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.
Short answer
The iRestore Professional wins, 9.4/10 against 9.0/10, mostly on price and money-back window; the Capillus PRO hits back on weekly time it asks of you. Pick the iRestore Professional for most people: 282 light sources and a 12-month money-back window for under $800 on the day we checked. Pick the Capillus PRO for a cordless 272-laser cap with 6-minute daily sessions and a 3-year warranty.
Capillus PRO
Six minutes a day under a cap that looks like a cap, from the brand that says it was first to FDA clearance.
9.0Excellent$1,699, checked Nov 11, 2026
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What decides it
- Price: the iRestore Professional costs $799, the Capillus PRO $1,699, a $900 gap (checked Nov 11, 2026).
- Light: the iRestore Professional has 282 light sources (82 lasers + 200 LEDs), the Capillus PRO 272 (272 lasers), as each brand counts them.
- Routine: iRestore Professional 25 minutes every other day, Capillus PRO 6 minutes daily. That is about 42 against 88 minutes a week, in favour of the Capillus PRO.
- Hands-free: iRestore Professional hands-free, plugs in; Capillus PRO hands-free, cordless.
- Guarantee: iRestore Professional 12-month money-back; Capillus PRO 6-month money-back. Warranty: iRestore Professional 2 years, Capillus PRO 3 years.
- FDA wording: iRestore writes: "Our FDA 510(K)-cleared devices ensure both safety and efficacy." Its stated indication is to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V) and females (Ludwig-Savin I to II), Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV. Capillus writes: "Capillus was the first laser therapy cap to be cleared by the US FDA for treatment of androgenetic alopecia."
Side by side
Every spec, compared
A tick marks the better figure in each row.
| Device | iRestore Professional9.4 | Capillus PRO9.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $1,699 |
| Format | Helmet | Laser cap |
| Light sources | 82 lasers + 200 LEDs | 272 lasers |
| Wavelength | 655 nm | 650 nm |
| Total output (brand figure) | 1,410 mW | Not stated |
| Routine | 25 minutes every other day | 6 minutes daily |
| Time per week | 88 min | 42 min |
| Hands-free | Hands-free, plugs in | Hands-free, cordless |
| Money-back window | 12 months | 6 months |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Weight | 1.25 lb | Not stated |
| FDA wording (brand) | "Our FDA 510(K)-cleared devices ensure both safety and efficacy" | "Capillus was the first laser therapy cap to be cleared by the US FDA for treatment of androgenetic alopecia" |
| Buy | See today's price | See today's price |
Your call
Which one fits you
Pick the iRestore Professional if
- You want the most light for the money and you are fine sitting still with a show or a book
- You want a full year to decide whether it was worth it
- You prefer a helmet that sits the same way every time
The catch: It plugs in. You sit within reach of a socket for 25 minutes, three or four times a week, and the shell is a rigid helmet, not a cap you can wear to the shop.
Pick the Capillus PRO if
- You want the shortest full-coverage routine
- You like buying from an established brand with a physician network
- You want three years of warranty
The catch: You pay about $850 more than the illumiflow 272 Pro for the same laser count. What that buys is a shorter session and a longer warranty, not more light.
More head-to-heads
FAQ
iRestore Professional or Capillus PRO?
Which is better, the iRestore Professional or the Capillus PRO?
The iRestore Professional wins, 9.4/10 against 9.0/10, mostly on price and money-back window; the Capillus PRO hits back on weekly time it asks of you. Pick the iRestore Professional for most people: 282 light sources and a 12-month money-back window for under $800 on the day we checked. Pick the Capillus PRO for a cordless 272-laser cap with 6-minute daily sessions and a 3-year warranty.
Which is cheaper?
The iRestore Professional: $799 against $1,699, both checked November 11, 2026. iRestore Professional: Black Friday sale price; iRestore showed "save $700", so $1,499 regular. Capillus PRO: Regular price on capillus.com; no sale shown on the day.
Which one asks for less time?
The Capillus PRO. iRestore says 25 minutes every other day for the iRestore Professional; Capillus says 6 minutes daily for the Capillus PRO.
Are both FDA cleared?
iRestore writes: "Our FDA 510(K)-cleared devices ensure both safety and efficacy." Its stated indication is to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V) and females (Ludwig-Savin I to II), Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV. Capillus writes: "Capillus was the first laser therapy cap to be cleared by the US FDA for treatment of androgenetic alopecia." Ask your doctor which kind of device suits your hair loss.
What is the catch with each?
iRestore Professional: It plugs in. You sit within reach of a socket for 25 minutes, three or four times a week, and the shell is a rigid helmet, not a cap you can wear to the shop. Capillus PRO: You pay about $850 more than the illumiflow 272 Pro for the same laser count. What that buys is a shorter session and a longer warranty, not more light.