Verification
+2.5 OmniluxSolawave 2.0–7.0 vs Omnilux 2.0–7.0.
Brand comparison
Solawave vs Omnilux
Solawave scores 5.2 across 6 products; Omnilux scores 6.4 across 8. They overlap in led face & neck masks. That is 50% of what Solawave sells and 88% of what Omnilux sells. Solawave leads on ease of use, Omnilux on verification.
5.2
6.4
Across everything we scored, Omnilux sits 1.25 ahead — led by verification.
Brand verdict
ahead · +1.25 (6.4 vs 5.2)
Pick Solawave when
Ease of use matters most8.0vs7.0
Pick Omnilux when
Verification matters most7.0vs4.5
What only Solawave sells — and only Omnilux
Not a loss for either brand. If you need one of these, the choice is already made.
Only Solawave
Only Omnilux
Where Solawave and Omnilux differ
Median scores on a 0–10 scale. Each row is one criterion.
Coverage
+2.5 OmniluxSolawave 1.0–8.0 vs Omnilux 1.0–6.0.
Warranty & Support
+2.0 OmniluxSolawave 1 Year (6); Omnilux 2 Years (8).
Ease of Use
+1.0 SolawaveOmnilux all scored 7.0.
Wavelength Spec
tiedSolawave 5.0–9.0 vs Omnilux 5.0–7.0.
Build Quality
tiedOmnilux all scored 7.0.
Light Output
Not enough data on either side. Solawave 1 of 6; Omnilux 2 of 8.
Value
Only Solawave is scored here (9.0 from 3 of 6). 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
Solawave
6 of 6
Omnilux
8 of 8
What Solawave 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 SolawaveOmnilux: 6 of 8 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
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
YouTube
+1.0 OmniluxSolawave: 1 of 6 scored products carry this reading.
Source details
Solawave
- The one video on the Bye Acne, Doctor Sarah's (March 2023, 8,888 views, affiliate links, not sponsored), walks through Solawave's claims and published research on light therapy rather than a long-term test of the device.
- Solawave's other independent YouTube coverage is about its 4-in-1 wand, where Britt Witkin's 90-day review on a brand-sent unit found the skin felt smoother but saw little change in fine lines.
Brand rollup across scored products.
1 of 6 scored products carry this reading
Owner reviews
+1.0 OmniluxSolawave: 1 of 6 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
Solawave: 1 of 6 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
Solawave 6.0–7.0 vs Omnilux 6.0–8.0.
Best Solawave vs best Omnilux, 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: 2 · Solawave only: 1 · Omnilux only: 2
Wavelength bands — Shared: Red (620-680 nm), Near-infrared (800-880 nm). Solawave only: Amber (600-619 nm). Omnilux only: Blue (400-499 nm), Far near-infrared (881-1100 nm).
Omnilux 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
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
5.4
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
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
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
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
Solawave vs Omnilux: the numbers
5.2
Products scored6 of 6
Price range$69 – $399
6.4
Products scored8 of 8
Price range$95 – $395
Solawave vs Omnilux: common questions
Is Solawave or Omnilux better?
Solawave 5.2 from 6 scored products; Omnilux 6.4 from 8.
What is the biggest difference between Solawave and Omnilux?
Verification: Solawave medians 4.5, Omnilux medians 7.0 (Omnilux by 2.5).
Which is better for coverage, Solawave or Omnilux?
Omnilux on coverage — Solawave 2.5, Omnilux 5.0.
Which is better for warranty & support, Solawave or Omnilux?
Omnilux on warranty & support — Solawave 2.0, Omnilux 4.0.
What does Solawave make that Omnilux does not?
Solawave sells handheld devices; Omnilux does not, in the products we scored.
What does Omnilux make that Solawave does not?
Omnilux sells wraps, pads & belts; Solawave does not, in the products we scored.
Which Solawave and Omnilux led face & neck masks should I buy?
Solawave: Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro LED Face Mask. Omnilux: Omnilux Contour Face LED Mask.
How does Stuff VS Things score Solawave and Omnilux?
Our own product medians: 6 Solawave 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