Capillus Review: Laser Cap Prices, FDA Clearances and Evidence

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Last verified November 1, 2026. Prices and specs were checked on capillus.com that day. FDA status comes from FDA 510(k) data via 510kdatabase.net. We haven't measured this device ourselves.

Verdict

Verdict: Capillus has seven FDA clearances for laser caps, and its caps run for about 6 minutes a day. The Capillus PRO (272 diodes, 650 nm) matches a model named in those clearances. The newer Spectrum and TriSpectrum add 808 nm and 780 nm, but we couldn't find them named in a clearance, and they cost $2,699 and $3,299. For most people, the PRO or a Kiierr cap is the better value.

Who it's for and who it isn't

• For: pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in people who want a very short daily session.
• Not for: anyone who wants a cleared multi-wavelength cap: we couldn't confirm the Spectrum models' clearance.
• Not for: hair loss from other causes, or advanced baldness.

Prices (checked November 1, 2026)

Cap	Price on capillus.com	Laser diodes	Wavelengths
Capillus PRO	$1,699	272	650 nm
Capillus Spectrum	$2,699	312	650 and 808 nm
Capillus TriSpectrum	$3,299	312	650, 780 and 808 nm

All three have a 3-year limited warranty and a 6-month satisfaction guarantee with returns up to 6 months after purchase¹.

Verified specs

• Wavelengths and diodes: as in the table, per Capillus¹.
• Output: Capillus doesn't publish power per diode or scalp irradiance on the page we checked, and we found no independent measurement.
• Schedule: about 6 minutes daily¹.
• Treatment area: the scalp under the cap.

FDA status

Capillus LLC holds seven 510(k) clearances, all product code OAP (laser hair comb or cap), from 2015 to 2017. They name the Capillus 272 Pro (K143199, K160285, K163170), 272 Office Pro, 82, 202, 302, 312 and 352². K163170 covers the 82, 202, 272 Pro, 272 Office Pro, 302, 312 and 352³. Capillus says the PRO, Spectrum and TriSpectrum are all cleared, but none of the clearances we found names the Spectrum or TriSpectrum, or mentions 780 or 808 nm. Ask Capillus for the K number before you pay extra for them.

What the evidence supports

Hair thinning is grade A−: a 2024 meta-analysis of 38 studies with 3,098 patients found laser and LED devices improved hair density vs placebo, with high variation between studies⁴. An earlier meta-analysis found lower-frequency treatment did better than higher-frequency⁵. Capillus reports a 51% average increase in terminal hair count over 17 weeks of daily PRO use, but its page doesn't give the sample size or design, so we don't rely on it. We found no trial showing that adding 808 nm improves hair growth over 650 nm alone. See the evidence map.

Pros and cons

Pros

• FDA-cleared PRO model for pattern hair loss.
• 6-minute daily sessions.
• 3-year warranty and 6-month returns.

Cons

• Expensive, especially the Spectrum models.
• Spectrum clearance unconfirmed.
• No published output.
• Ongoing use needed.

Alternatives

• Kiierr laser cap: cleared 272 model for $1,199 to $1,599.
• iRestore: cleared helmets from $499.

FAQ

Is Capillus FDA-cleared?

Several Capillus caps are, including the 272 Pro, under product code OAP. We couldn't find the Spectrum or TriSpectrum named in a clearance.

Is 6 minutes enough?

Capillus's schedule is what it tested. The meta-analyses found more treatment isn't better, so short sessions aren't a red flag.

Do the extra wavelengths help?

We found no trial showing 808 or 780 nm adds hair growth over 650 nm in a cap.

References

1. Capillus. Laser therapy caps collection: prices, diodes, wavelengths, schedule, warranty and guarantee. Checked 1 November 2026. Source
2. 510kdatabase.net. Capillus LLC: seven 510(k) clearances, product code OAP (FDA data). Source
3. 510(k) K163170: Capillus 82, 202, 272 Pro, 272 Office Pro, 302, 312 and 352, product code OAP, cleared 31 January 2017 (FDA data via 510kdatabase.net). Source
4. Perez SM, et al. Low-level laser and LED therapy in alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dermatologic Surgery, 2024. doi:10.1097/dss.0000000000004442 Source
5. Liu KH, et al. Comparative effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for adult androgenic alopecia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Lasers in Medical Science, 2019;34(6):1063-1069. Source