Capillus Hair Growth Devices Full Review
At a glance
Pro
42% above Mid Cap median ($1,199)
Diodes
272
Wavelength
650 nm
Session
6 min
Weekly
42 min
Pro S2
50% above High Cap median ($1,599)
Diodes
308
Wavelength
650 nm
Session
6 min
Weekly
42 min
Spectrum
35% above Flagship median ($1,999)
Diodes
312
Wavelength
650 + 808 nm
Session
6 min
Weekly
42 min
TriSpectrum
65% above Flagship median ($1,999)
Diodes
312
Wavelength
Tri-wave
Session
6 min
Weekly
42 min
How Capillus devices compare
| Feature | Pro | Pro S2 | Spectrum | TriSpectrum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings & Guarantee | ||||
| Rating | ★ 4.8(53 reviews) | ★ 4.9(11 reviews) | ★ 4.8(28 reviews) | No rating |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr | 3 yr | 2 yr |
| Money-back | 180 days | 180 days | 180 days | 180 days |
| Price | ||||
| Price | $1,69942% above median | $2,39950% above median | $2,69935% above median | $3,29965% above median |
| Current offer | Check offer → | Check offer → | Check offer → | Check offer → |
| Physical | ||||
| Form factor | Cap | Cap | Cap | Cap |
| Hands-free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power & mobility | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| Wearable outside | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Research Scores | ||||
| FDA clearedⓘ | ✅ Yes — 510(k) | ✅ Yes — 510(k) | ✅ Yes — 510(k) | ✅ Yes — 510(k) |
| Wavelengthⓘ | ✅ 650 nm | ✅ 650 nm | ✅ 650 + 808 nm | ❓ Not disclosed |
| Diode typeⓘ | ✅ Laser only | ✅ Laser only | ✅ Laser only | ✅ Laser only |
| Irradianceⓘ | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed |
| Brand protocolⓘ | ❓ 6 min / Daily | ❓ 6 min / Daily | ❓ 6 min / Daily | ❓ 6 min / Daily |
| Weekly totalⓘ | ❓ 42 min/wk | ❓ 42 min/wk | ❓ 42 min/wk | ❓ 42 min/wk |
| Ideal dose (research)ⓘ | ✅ 42 min/wk | ✅ 42 min/wk | ✅ 42 min/wk | ✅ 42 min/wk |
| Device Specs | ||||
| Total diodes | 272 | 308 | 312 | 312 |
| Laser diodes | 272 | 308 | 312 | 312 |
| LED diodes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power output | 1360 mW | 1520 mW | 1360 mW | Not disclosed |
Customer sentiment
Sentiment analysis pending — check back soon.
Capillus device reviews
Pros
- ✓272 medical-grade lasers, no LEDs (brand site)
- ✓1360 mW at 650 nm (brand site)
- ✓auto 6-min session with shutoff (brand site)
- ✓cordless battery + belt clip (brand site)
- ✓3-year warranty (brand site)
Cons
- –Daily use required (brand protocol)
- –irradiance not disclosed (brand site)
- –single 650 nm wavelength only (brand comparison)
Diodes
272
Laser / LED
272L + 0 LED
Power
1360 mW
Wavelength
650 nm
Protocol
6 min / Daily
Weekly
42 min
Warranty
3 yr
Guarantee
180-day
Pros
- ✓308 medical-grade 650 nm laser diodes (brand blog)
- ✓cordless + Bluetooth app (brand comparison)
- ✓6-min auto daily session (brand protocol)
- ✓3-year warranty (brand site)
Cons
- –Daily use required (brand protocol)
- –irradiance not disclosed (brand protocol)
- –higher price vs 272-diode competitors (pricing comparison)
Diodes
308
Laser / LED
308L + 0 LED
Power
1520 mW
Wavelength
650 nm
Protocol
6 min / Daily
Weekly
42 min
Warranty
3 yr
Guarantee
180-day
Pros
- ✓312 diodes: 272 red 650nm + 40 NIR 808nm (Capillus protocol)
- ✓6-min daily auto session (protocol)
- ✓cordless app-integrated (comparison article)
- ✓full-scalp dual-wavelength coverage (comparison article)
Cons
- –Daily treatments required (protocol)
- –irradiance/energy density omitted (protocol)
- –higher price than single-wavelength 272-diode caps (pricing comparison)
Diodes
312
Laser / LED
312L + 0 LED
Power
1360 mW
Wavelength
650 + 808 nm
Protocol
6 min / Daily
Weekly
42 min
Warranty
3 yr
Guarantee
180-day
Pros
- ✓312 medical-grade laser diodes, no LEDs (brand site)
- ✓triple wavelength 650/780/808nm (brand site/video)
- ✓FDA-cleared 6-min daily (brand site)
- ✓cordless battery + case (brand site)
Cons
- –Irradiance not disclosed (brand site)
- –external battery pack with visible cord (brand site)
- –premium price vs 272–312 diode competitors (pricing comparison)
Diodes
312
Laser / LED
312L + 0 LED
Power
N/D
Wavelength
Tri-wave
Protocol
6 min / Daily
Weekly
42 min
Warranty
2 yr
Guarantee
180-day
Research behind the scores
| Study | What it found |
|---|---|
| Low-Level Laser Therapy for AGA — Liu et al. 2019 Liu et al., 2019 | Devices under 60 min/week showed ~64% stronger hair count results than higher-dose protocols. |
| RCT: 655 nm Red Light Therapy vs Sham Device — Lueangarun et al. 2021 Lueangarun et al., 2021 | FDA-cleared 655 nm laser cap produced significant hair count increase vs sham at 24 weeks. |
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