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iRestore Professional
9.6/ 10The best all-round pick: most light sources, full coverage, hands-free helmet.
Head to head
iRestore Professional vs Capillus Plus
iRestore vs Capillus compared on light sources, session time, hands-free use, FDA status and price. Our verdict: iRestore Professional.
Last updated June 1, 2026
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Capillus Plus
9.0/ 10A discreet cap you can wear under a hat with short daily sessions, but it costs roughly twice as much.
Specs side by side
Where they differ
| Feature | iRestore Professional | Capillus Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.6/ 10 | 9.0/ 10 |
| Format | Helmet | Soft cap |
| Light sources | ~282 (lasers + LEDs) | ~202 lasers |
| Light type | Lasers + LEDs | Lasers only |
| Wavelength | ~650 nm | ~650 nm |
| Session | ~25 min, every other day | ~6 min, daily |
| Hands-free | Yes | Yes |
| Wear under a hat | No | Yes |
| FDA status | FDA-cleared | FDA-cleared |
| Approx. price | ~$700–$1,200 (often on sale) | ~$1,500–$2,000 |
| Price per light (approx.) | ~$2.50–$4.30 | ~$7.40–$9.90 |
iRestore Professional
Pros
- Highest light count of the five devices we compared
- Lasers plus LEDs for full-scalp coverage
- Hands-free helmet — watch TV or read during sessions
- FDA-cleared for men and women
- Lower price per light source than premium caps
Cons
- Bulkier than a cap; you can't wear it out of the house
- 25-minute sessions are longer than Capillus's 6 minutes
- Results take months of consistent use
- Not suited to advanced baldness
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
Verdict
Our verdict: iRestore Professional
iRestore Professional is a helmet; Capillus Plus is a soft cap. iRestore Professional has about 282 light sources to Capillus Plus's 202 and costs less. iRestore Professional scores 9.6 to 9.0.
Choose Capillus Plus if: People who will only stick to treatment if they can do it on the move. Choose iRestore Professional if: Men and women with early to moderate pattern thinning who want the most coverage for the money.
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