Verification
+5.0 OmniluxiRestore 2.0–7.0 vs Omnilux 2.0–7.0.
Brand comparison
iRestore vs Omnilux
iRestore scores 5.2 across 9 products; Omnilux scores 6.4 across 8. They overlap in led face & neck masks. That is 44% of what iRestore sells and 88% of what Omnilux sells. iRestore leads on coverage, Omnilux on verification.
All 11 iRestore products
iRestore
9 of 11 products scored · $499 – $2,699
- Coverage — 6.0 against 5.0
5.2
6.4
Across everything we scored, Omnilux sits 1.20 ahead — led by verification.
Both brands also sell into Wraps, Pads & Belts. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Brand verdict
ahead · +1.20 (6.4 vs 5.2)
Pick iRestore when
Coverage matters most6.0vs5.0
Pick Omnilux when
Verification matters most7.0vs2.0
What only iRestore sells — and only Omnilux
Not a loss for either brand. If you need one of these, the choice is already made.
Only Omnilux
Nothing outside the shared categories.
Where iRestore and Omnilux differ
Median scores on a 0–10 scale. Each row is one criterion.
Build Quality
+2.0 OmniluxOmnilux all scored 7.0.
Ease of Use
+2.0 OmniluxOmnilux all scored 7.0.
Coverage
+1.0 iRestoreiRestore 4.0–10.0 vs Omnilux 1.0–6.0.
Wavelength Spec
tiediRestore 5.0–7.0 vs Omnilux 5.0–7.0.
Warranty & Support
tiediRestore 1 Year (4); Omnilux 2 Years (8).
Light Output
Not enough data on either side. iRestore 1 of 9; Omnilux 2 of 8.
Value
Only iRestore is scored here (5.0 from 5 of 9). Omnilux sits below the floor (1 of 8).
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
FDA status is recorded per product from FDA's own records, not from the maker's wording. A 510(k) clearance can be checked by its number in FDA's 510(k) database.
Warranty terms
iRestore
9 of 9
Omnilux
8 of 8
What iRestore and Omnilux owners report
Independent sources pooled per brand. Each row is one source.
N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
Amazon
+2.0 iRestoreiRestore: 1 of 9 scored products carry this reading; Omnilux: 6 of 8 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
iRestore
- Both Apex panels share one Amazon US listing, sold by iRestore, which holds 3 ratings, too few to score.
- IRestore's most-rated device on Amazon US is the Essential hair-growth cap, at 4.0 from 3,511 ratings, split 60 percent five-star against 13 percent one-star.
- Amazon's review summary tags its value for money 229 times, 122 negative.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 9 scored products carry this reading
Omnilux
- Omnilux sells no rated listing of its own on Amazon.
- The one rated Omnilux device is a Contour Face listed by a third-party seller at 3.9 from 77 ratings, split 65 percent five-star against 20 percent one-star, so this row carries a different product's reading.
Brand rollup across scored products.
6 of 8 scored products carry this reading
Owner reviews
+2.0 OmniluxiRestore: 1 of 9 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
iRestore
- No US retailer shows reviews of either Apex panel: Target lists both with none, and a retailer search found no other listing with reviews of an iRestore panel.
- IRestore's native retailer pools are about its hair helmet and face masks: Costco's listing for the Professional helmet with serum and battery pack, now unavailable, holds 3.6 from 370 reviews, split 181 five-star against 81 one-star, and its face-and-neck mask duo holds 4.2 from 234, 154 five-star against 16 one-star.
- Walmart's iRestore files are labelled as from irestorelaser.com and are not counted.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 9 scored products carry this reading
iRestore: 1 of 9 scored products carry this reading.
YouTube
+1.0 OmniluxiRestore: 1 of 9 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
iRestore
- No video reviews either Apex panel, and there is no independent video of any iRestore panel: YouTube searches for the Apex 1500 and 2160, together and by name, returned none.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 9 scored products carry this reading
iRestore: 1 of 9 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
iRestore
- Neither belt is discussed on Reddit.
- Reddit's iRestore owners are hair-helmet buyers: a March 2026 warning thread (87 upvotes, 41 comments) describes a full refund refused after a year of use in favour of a 25 percent service fee.
- That guarantee is the helmets' 12-month one; the belts carry a 60-day trial.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 9 scored products carry this reading
Best iRestore vs best Omnilux, category by category
LED Face & Neck Masks
See all LED Face & Neck Masks productsShared: 4 · iRestore only: 1
Wavelength bands — Shared: Blue (400-499 nm), Red (620-680 nm), Near-infrared (800-880 nm), Far near-infrared (881-1100 nm). iRestore only: Green and yellow (500-599 nm).
Omnilux leads
5.5
22nd of 47 in LED Masks
Independent spectrometer reading on record, 10.5 mW/cm2
Three published peaks: 415, 635 and 830 nm
Integrated silicone eye shields
Measured at 10.5 mW/cm2 against 35 to 60 stated
9.0
1st of 47 in LED Masks
Independent spectrometer reading of about 27 mW/cm2 against a stated ~30, inside 20 percent
FDA record for model TN19G traces to 510(k) K191629
Two published peaks, 633 nm red and 830 nm near-infrared
The 510(k) is filed under the OEM's name, faceLITE, not Omnilux
5.2
27th of 47 in LED Masks
150 lasers plus 650 LEDs
Eight published peaks, 415 to 1072 nm
Five 10-minute modes, cordless
Stated 70 to 126 mW/cm2, never measured
7.5
6th of 47 in LED Masks
510(k) K210948 names the device, Omnilux CLEAR
Built-in eye shields; no separate goggles
Two published peaks, 415 nm blue and 633 nm red
The stated 44 mW/cm2 has no independent measurement behind it
5.2
29th of 47 in LED Masks
Wide bib reaches the décolletage (Vetted Cart)
Two published peaks, 635 and 830 nm
Ventilated silicone
No 510(k) and no device listing
7.2
9th of 47 in LED Masks
Three published peaks: 633, 830 and 1072 nm
Independent spectrometer reading of about 28 mW/cm2 against a stated ~30
132 LEDs in 66 dual-chip bulbs
Sold as FDA cleared, but the FDA device record for model TN2227 carries no premarket submission number
iRestore vs Omnilux: the numbers
5.2
Products scored9 of 11
Price range$499 – $2,699
6.4
Products scored8 of 8
Price range$95 – $395
iRestore vs Omnilux: common questions
Is iRestore or Omnilux better?
iRestore 5.2 from 9 scored products; Omnilux 6.4 from 8.
What is the biggest difference between iRestore and Omnilux?
Verification: iRestore medians 2.0, Omnilux medians 7.0 (Omnilux by 5.0).
Which is better for build quality, iRestore or Omnilux?
Omnilux on build quality — iRestore 5.0, Omnilux 7.0.
Which is better for ease of use, iRestore or Omnilux?
Omnilux on ease of use — iRestore 5.0, Omnilux 7.0.
What does iRestore make that Omnilux does not?
iRestore sells laser hair growth caps & helmets and red light therapy panels; Omnilux does not, in the products we scored.
Which iRestore and Omnilux led face & neck masks should I buy?
iRestore: iRestore Illumina Face Mask. Omnilux: Omnilux Contour Face LED Mask.
How does Stuff VS Things score iRestore and Omnilux?
Our own product medians: 9 iRestore and 8 Omnilux. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
Other comparisons
Scores calculated 4 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score