Our pick
iRestore Professional
The helmet we would buy first: lots of light, a long guarantee and a sale price that undercuts most caps.
9.4Excellent$799, checked Nov 11, 2026
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iRestore Professional vs Theradome PRO LH80
Two helmets, $4 apart. Here is which one to buy, and for whom.
Short answer
The iRestore Professional wins, 9.4/10 against 8.7/10, mostly on light sources and money-back window; the Theradome PRO LH80 hits back on weekly time it asks of you. Pick the iRestore Professional for most people: 282 light sources and a 12-month money-back window for under $800 on the day we checked. Pick the Theradome PRO LH80 for a light, wireless helmet you use twice a week, at a sale price under $800.
Theradome PRO LH80
Twice a week, 20 minutes, no cords: Theradome's 80-laser helmet.
8.7Very good$795, checked Nov 11, 2026
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What decides it
- Price: the Theradome PRO LH80 costs $795, the iRestore Professional $799, a $4 gap (checked Nov 11, 2026).
- Light: the iRestore Professional has 282 light sources (82 lasers + 200 LEDs), the Theradome PRO LH80 80 (80 lasers), as each brand counts them.
- Routine: iRestore Professional 25 minutes every other day, Theradome PRO LH80 20 minutes twice a week. That is about 40 against 88 minutes a week, in favour of the Theradome PRO LH80.
- Hands-free: iRestore Professional hands-free, plugs in; Theradome PRO LH80 hands-free, cordless.
- Guarantee: iRestore Professional 12-month money-back; Theradome PRO LH80 6-month money-back. Warranty: iRestore Professional 2 years, Theradome PRO LH80 1 year.
- FDA wording: iRestore writes: "Our FDA 510(K)-cleared devices ensure both safety and efficacy." Its stated indication is to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V) and females (Ludwig-Savin I to II), Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV. Theradome writes: "Theradome is the first FDA-cleared, Class II laser phototherapy hair growth device for home use."
Side by side
Every spec, compared
A tick marks the better figure in each row.
| Device | iRestore Professional9.4 | Theradome PRO LH808.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $795 |
| Format | Helmet | Helmet |
| Light sources | 82 lasers + 200 LEDs | 80 lasers |
| Wavelength | 655 nm | 680 nm |
| Total output (brand figure) | 1,410 mW | Not stated |
| Routine | 25 minutes every other day | 20 minutes twice a week |
| Time per week | 88 min | 40 min |
| Hands-free | Hands-free, plugs in | Hands-free, cordless |
| Money-back window | 12 months | 6 months |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Weight | 1.25 lb | 0.94 lb |
| FDA wording (brand) | "Our FDA 510(K)-cleared devices ensure both safety and efficacy" | "Theradome is the first FDA-cleared, Class II laser phototherapy hair growth device for home use" |
| Buy | See today's price | See today's price |
Your call
Which one fits you
Pick the iRestore Professional if
- You want the most light for the money and you are fine sitting still with a show or a book
- You want a full year to decide whether it was worth it
- You prefer a helmet that sits the same way every time
The catch: It plugs in. You sit within reach of a socket for 25 minutes, three or four times a week, and the shell is a rigid helmet, not a cap you can wear to the shop.
Pick the Theradome PRO LH80 if
- You want the fewest sessions per week
- You want a hands-free helmet without a cord
- You like a made-in-USA laser story
The catch: 80 lasers is a third of what the 272-laser caps carry, and the warranty is 1 year. Theradome argues dose per laser matters more than count; our formula counts light sources.
More head-to-heads
FAQ
iRestore Professional or Theradome PRO LH80?
Which is better, the iRestore Professional or the Theradome PRO LH80?
The iRestore Professional wins, 9.4/10 against 8.7/10, mostly on light sources and money-back window; the Theradome PRO LH80 hits back on weekly time it asks of you. Pick the iRestore Professional for most people: 282 light sources and a 12-month money-back window for under $800 on the day we checked. Pick the Theradome PRO LH80 for a light, wireless helmet you use twice a week, at a sale price under $800.
Which is cheaper?
The Theradome PRO LH80: $795 against $799, both checked November 11, 2026. iRestore Professional: Black Friday sale price; iRestore showed "save $700", so $1,499 regular. Theradome PRO LH80: Black Friday price, discount applied at checkout per the page; regular $1,468.99.
Which one asks for less time?
The Theradome PRO LH80. iRestore says 25 minutes every other day for the iRestore Professional; Theradome says 20 minutes twice a week for the Theradome PRO LH80.
Are both FDA cleared?
iRestore writes: "Our FDA 510(K)-cleared devices ensure both safety and efficacy." Its stated indication is to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood-Hamilton IIa to V) and females (Ludwig-Savin I to II), Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV. Theradome writes: "Theradome is the first FDA-cleared, Class II laser phototherapy hair growth device for home use." Ask your doctor which kind of device suits your hair loss.
What is the catch with each?
iRestore Professional: It plugs in. You sit within reach of a socket for 25 minutes, three or four times a week, and the shell is a rigid helmet, not a cap you can wear to the shop. Theradome PRO LH80: 80 lasers is a third of what the 272-laser caps carry, and the warranty is 1 year. Theradome argues dose per laser matters more than count; our formula counts light sources.