Value
+4.0 SolawaveSolawave: 3 of 6 scored products carry this criterion; CurrentBody: 4 of 10 scored products carry this criterion.
Brand comparison
Solawave vs CurrentBody
Solawave scores 5.2 across 6 products; CurrentBody scores 5.6 across 10. They overlap in led face & neck masks. That is 50% of what Solawave sells and 60% of what CurrentBody sells. Solawave leads on value, CurrentBody on coverage.
All 6 Solawave products
Solawave
6 of 6 products scored · $69 – $399
- Value — 9.0 against 5.0
- Verification — 4.5 against 2.0
5.2
5.6
All 11 CurrentBody products
CurrentBody
10 of 11 products scored · $80 – $2,313
- Coverage — 5.0 against 2.5
- Warranty & Support — 4.0 against 2.0
Across everything we scored, CurrentBody edges ahead by 0.42 — too close to call.
Both brands also sell into Handheld Devices. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Too close to call
has the edge · 5.6 vs 5.2
CurrentBody is ahead by a nose: 0.42 points, less than a score moves between two sizes of the same system. The trade-offs below decide it.
Pick Solawave when
Value matters most9.0vs5.0
Pick CurrentBody when
Coverage matters most5.0vs2.5
What only Solawave sells — and only CurrentBody
Not a loss for either brand. If you need one of these, the choice is already made.
Only Solawave
Nothing outside the shared categories.
Where Solawave and CurrentBody differ
Median scores on a 0–10 scale. Each row is one criterion.
Verification
+2.5 SolawaveSolawave 2.0–7.0 vs CurrentBody 2.0–7.0.
Coverage
+2.5 CurrentBodySolawave 1.0–8.0 vs CurrentBody 1.0–10.0.
Warranty & Support
+2.0 CurrentBodySolawave 1 Year (6); CurrentBody 2 Years (10).
Build Quality
+1.0 SolawaveSolawave 5.0–7.0 vs CurrentBody 5.0–7.0.
Ease of Use
+1.0 SolawaveSolawave 6.0–9.0 vs CurrentBody 5.0–9.0.
Wavelength Spec
tiedSolawave 5.0–9.0 vs CurrentBody 2.0–7.0.
Light Output
Not enough data on either side. Solawave 1 of 6; CurrentBody 2 of 10.
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
Solawave
6 of 6
CurrentBody
10 of 10
What Solawave and CurrentBody 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 SolawaveCurrentBody: 1 of 10 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
CurrentBody
- The Series 2 blue mask has no Amazon US listing.
- CurrentBody's most-rated device on Amazon US is the LED Face Mask Series 2, at 4.1 from 699 ratings, split 71 percent five-star against 15 percent one-star.
- Its critical reviews centre on reliability, including masks that stopped working after about a month.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 10 scored products carry this reading
Owner reviews
+1.5 SolawaveSolawave: 1 of 6 scored products carry this reading; CurrentBody: 1 of 10 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
Solawave
- No US retailer yet rates the Neck & Chest Pro in usable numbers: Walmart shows 5.0 from 2, Ulta none, and Nordstrom's Pro listing has no reviews yet.
- Walmart's 4.8 from 79 on the older Neck & Chest mask is Solawave's own review file, every review read labelled as from Solawave and collected in a promotion, so it is not counted.
- The nearest native pool is Walmart's Wrinkle Retreat Pro face mask at 4.0 from 44, split 68 percent five-star against 18 percent one-star.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 6 scored products carry this reading
CurrentBody
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 10 scored products carry this reading
YouTube
+1.0 CurrentBodySolawave: 1 of 6 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
Solawave
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 6 scored products carry this reading
Solawave: 1 of 6 scored products carry this reading; CurrentBody: 1 of 10 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
Solawave
- The Mini appears by name on Reddit only in passing: a February 2025 r/LastThingYouBought buyer shares the purchase but gives no verdict on it, and a September 2026 r/redlighttherapy thread about using it on a knee reads as promotional and is not counted.
- Threads about Solawave's handheld wand are mostly sceptical.
- In r/30PlusSkinCare (2023) owners call it too small and tedious, and the most-upvoted reply says she saw no difference and returned it, while a February 2024 thread describes push-button wands failing after recharging, replaced three or four times.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 6 scored products carry this reading
CurrentBody
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 10 scored products carry this reading
Solawave 6.0–7.0 vs CurrentBody 6.0–8.0.
Best Solawave vs best CurrentBody, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
LED Face & Neck Masks
See all LED Face & Neck Masks productsShared: 3 · CurrentBody only: 3
Wavelength bands — Shared: Amber (600-619 nm), Red (620-680 nm), Near-infrared (800-880 nm). CurrentBody only: Blue (400-499 nm), Green and yellow (500-599 nm), Far near-infrared (881-1100 nm).
CurrentBody leads
8.6
2nd of 47 in LED Masks
510(k) K252983 names this model and matches its specification
Four published peaks with output split by wavelength
3-minute sessions, cordless, with remote and battery display
Stated 65 mW/cm2 never independently measured
6.6
10th of 47 in LED Masks
Three published peaks: 633, 830 and 1072 nm
Independent spectrometer reading on record, 18.5 mW/cm2
Liquid-silicone shell with chin strap for jawline coverage
Measured at 18.5 mW/cm2 against a stated 30, 38 percent short
5.4
23rd of 47 in LED Masks
Same four peaks and 320 LEDs as the Wrinkle Retreat Pro
3-minute sessions, cordless, with remote
Medical-grade silicone, two strap sizes in the box
FDA listed under ILY, not cleared, though its product page says FDA cleared
6.2
13th of 47 in LED Masks
Published peaks at 415 nm blue and 633 nm red, confirmed by an independent spectrometer
220 LEDs, 110 per colour
Chin strap for jawline coverage
Blue and red cannot run separately
4.9
35th of 47 in LED Masks
Four published peaks including amber and deep red
3-minute sessions, cordless and hands-free
Medical-grade silicone, goggles in the box
Sold as FDA cleared; the current model is listed under ILY, not cleared
5.8
16th of 47 in LED Masks
Six published peaks: 415, 532, 590, 633, 830 and 1072 nm
750 LEDs, against 236 on Series 2
Four presets plus app control that chooses the wavelength by LED
Sold as FDA cleared; no 510(k) names this model, and the listing cites a clearance for a different 566-LED mask
Solawave vs CurrentBody: the numbers
5.2
Products scored6 of 6
Price range$69 – $399
5.6
Products scored10 of 11
Price range$80 – $2,313
Solawave vs CurrentBody: common questions
Is Solawave or CurrentBody better?
Solawave 5.2 from 6 scored products; CurrentBody 5.6 from 10. Too close to call overall: CurrentBody has the edge by 0.42, which is inside the margin, so the difference is in the criteria.
What is the biggest difference between Solawave and CurrentBody?
Value: Solawave medians 9.0, CurrentBody medians 5.0 (Solawave by 4.0).
Which is better for verification, Solawave or CurrentBody?
Solawave on verification — Solawave 4.5, CurrentBody 2.0.
Which is better for coverage, Solawave or CurrentBody?
CurrentBody on coverage — Solawave 2.5, CurrentBody 5.0.
What does CurrentBody make that Solawave does not?
CurrentBody sells wraps, pads & belts, laser hair growth caps & helmets, and red light therapy panels; Solawave does not, in the products we scored.
Which Solawave and CurrentBody led face & neck masks should I buy?
Solawave: Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro LED Face Mask. CurrentBody: CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2.
How does Stuff VS Things score Solawave and CurrentBody?
Our own product medians: 6 Solawave and 10 CurrentBody. 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