Winner
Capillus Plus
9.0/ 10A discreet cap you can wear under a hat with short daily sessions, but it costs roughly twice as much.
Head to head
Capillus Plus vs HairMax LaserBand 82
Capillus vs HairMax compared on light sources, session time, hands-free use, FDA status and price. Our verdict: Capillus Plus.
Last updated June 1, 2026
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HairMax LaserBand 82
8.3/ 10Fast 90-second sessions and a long clinical track record, but you move it across your scalp by hand.
Specs side by side
Where they differ
| Feature | Capillus Plus | HairMax LaserBand 82 |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.0/ 10 | 8.3/ 10 |
| Format | Soft cap | Headband |
| Light sources | ~202 lasers | ~82 lasers |
| Light type | Lasers only | Lasers only |
| Wavelength | ~650 nm | ~655 nm |
| Session | ~6 min, daily | ~90 sec, 3× a week |
| Hands-free | Yes | Partly — moved across the scalp |
| Wear under a hat | Yes | No |
| FDA status | FDA-cleared | FDA-cleared |
| Approx. price | ~$1,500–$2,000 | ~$500–$800 |
| Price per light (approx.) | ~$7.40–$9.90 | ~$6.10–$9.80 |
Capillus Plus
Pros
- Discreet and portable
- 6-minute sessions
- Strong brand and clinical backing
Cons
- Roughly twice the price of iRestore Professional
- Fewer light sources than iRestore at a higher price
- Daily routine
HairMax LaserBand 82
Pros
- Longest clinical track record
- Very short sessions
- Low-cost entry models
Cons
- Not hands-free
- Small treatment area per pass
- Far fewer light sources than iRestore
Verdict
Our verdict: Capillus Plus
Capillus Plus is a soft cap; HairMax LaserBand 82 is a headband. Capillus Plus has about 202 light sources to HairMax LaserBand 82's 82 at a higher price. Capillus Plus scores 9.0 to 8.3.
Choose HairMax LaserBand 82 if: A low-cost start or a small thinning area. Choose Capillus Plus if: People who will only stick to treatment if they can do it on the move.
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