iRESTORE Hair Growth Devices Full Review
At a glance
Essential
38% below Entry Cap median ($799)
Diodes
120
Wavelength
655 nm
Session
25 min
Weekly
87.5 min
Professional
25% below Mid Cap median ($1,199)
Diodes
282
Wavelength
655 nm
Session
25 min
Weekly
87.5 min
Elite
5% below Flagship median ($1,999)
Diodes
500
Wavelength
625/655/680 nm
Session
12 min
Weekly
84 min
How iRESTORE devices compare
| Feature | Essential | Professional | Apex Pro 1500 | Apex Elite 2160 | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings & Guarantee | |||||
| Rating | ★ 4.6(2,816 reviews) | ★ 4.6(3,626 reviews) | ★ 5.0(23 reviews) | ★ 5.0(23 reviews) | ★ 4.7(1,022 reviews) |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr | 10 yr | 10 yr | 3 yr |
| Money-back | 365 days | 365 days | 60 days | 60 days | 365 days |
| Price | |||||
| Price | $49938% below median | $89925% below median | $1,099 | $1,599 | $1,8995% below median |
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| Physical | |||||
| Form factor | Helmet | Helmet | panel | panel | Helmet |
| Hands-free | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Power & mobility | Corded | Corded | — | — | Corded |
| Wearable outside | No | No | — | — | No |
| Research Scores | |||||
| FDA clearedⓘ | ✅ Yes — 510(k) | ✅ Yes — 510(k) | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes — 510(k) |
| Wavelengthⓘ | ✅ 655 nm | ✅ 655 nm | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ✅ 625/655/680 nm |
| Diode typeⓘ | ⚠️ Laser + LED | ⚠️ Laser + LED | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ⚠️ Laser + LED |
| Irradianceⓘ | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed |
| Brand protocolⓘ | ❓ 25 min / Every other day (3–4×/wk) | ❓ 25 min / Every other day (3–4×/wk) | ❓ — | ❓ — | ❓ 12 min / Daily |
| Weekly totalⓘ | ❓ 87.5 min/wk | ❓ 87.5 min/wk | ❓ — | ❓ — | ❓ 84 min/wk |
| Ideal dose (research)ⓘ | ⚠️ 87.5 min/wk | ⚠️ 87.5 min/wk | ❓ Not disclosed | ❓ Not disclosed | ⚠️ 84 min/wk |
| Device Specs | |||||
| Total diodes | 120 | 282 | — | — | 500 |
| Laser diodes | 51 | 82 | — | — | 300 |
| LED diodes | 69 | 200 | — | — | 200 |
| Power output | 600 mW | 1410 mW | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2500 mW |
Customer sentiment
Sentiment analysis pending — check back soon.
iRESTORE device reviews
iRESTORE Essential
Pros
- ✓FDA 510(k) cleared: independent clearance, not just "FDA-cleared technology" • 120 medical-grade diodes • 365-day money-back guarantee • 2-year warranty • HSA/FSA eligible • Trusted by 600,000+ customers
Cons
- –25-min sessions every other day (~87 min/week) • Corded standard: wireless upgrade available at $79 • Not suitable for advanced hair loss
Diodes
120
Laser / LED
51L + 69 LED
Power
600 mW
Wavelength
655 nm
Protocol
25 min / Every other day (3–4×/wk)
Weekly
87.5 min
Warranty
2 yr
Guarantee
365-day
iRESTORE Professional
Pros
- ✓282 medical-grade diodes • Full coverage: hairline, crown, temples and sides • FDA 510(k) cleared • 365-day money-back guarantee • 2-year warranty • HSA/FSA eligible
Cons
- –25-min sessions every other day • Portable battery is an extra $79
Diodes
282
Laser / LED
82L + 200 LED
Power
1410 mW
Wavelength
655 nm
Protocol
25 min / Every other day (3–4×/wk)
Weekly
87.5 min
Warranty
2 yr
Guarantee
365-day
Pros
Cons
Diodes
—
Laser / LED
—
Power
N/D
Wavelength
—
Protocol
—
Weekly
—
Warranty
10 yr
Guarantee
60-day
Pros
Cons
Diodes
—
Laser / LED
—
Power
N/D
Wavelength
—
Protocol
—
Weekly
—
Warranty
10 yr
Guarantee
60-day
Pros
- ✓500 medical-grade diodes • Shortest session time: 12 min daily • Full scalp coverage: hairline, crown and sides • 3-year warranty: longest in category • 365-day money-back guarantee: longest in category • HSA/FSA eligible: save up to 30% in taxes
Cons
- –Corded standard: portable battery is an extra $99 • Some may find it bulky • May cause initial shedding before regrowth
Diodes
500
Laser / LED
300L + 200 LED
Power
2500 mW
Wavelength
625/655/680 nm
Protocol
12 min / Daily
Weekly
84 min
Warranty
3 yr
Guarantee
365-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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