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Agnes RF vs Profound Matrix (2026)

Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Agnes RF, $30k–$50k; Profound Matrix, $70k–$110k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Both are listed under RF microneedling. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

RF Microneedling

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Device B

RF Microneedling

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Agnes RF vs Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Attribute	Agnes RF	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
New price range	$30k–$50kSource not documented	$70k–$110kSource not documented
Used asking range	$15k–$25kSource not documented	Not published
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New price range

Agnes RF: $30k–$50kSource not documented
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): $70k–$110kSource not documented

Used asking range

Agnes RF: $15k–$25kSource not documented
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Not published

Payback calculator

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Agnes RF vs Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Attribute	Agnes RF	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Agnes RF: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

Agnes RF: Not published
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Agnes RF vs Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Attribute	Agnes RF	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK192728, K203013, K223805, K250217 Read FDA indication wording “AGNES is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.”	FDA ClearedK211217, K240070 Read FDA indication wording “The PROFOUND MATRIX SYSTEM is intended for dermatological procedures, as follows: The MATRIX PRO applicator is indicated for general dermatological procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The SUBLATIVE RF applicator is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin, and for the treatment of facial wrinkles. At higher energy levels greater than 62mJ/pin, the Sublative RF applicator is limited to Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The SUBLIME applicator is indicated for non-invasive wrinkle treatment. At higher energy levels, greater than 100 J/ cm3, the Sublime applicator is limited to Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.”

FDA status & indication

Agnes RF: FDA ClearedK192728, K203013, K223805, K250217
Read FDA indication wording
“AGNES is indicated for use in dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.”
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): FDA ClearedK211217, K240070
Read FDA indication wording
“The PROFOUND MATRIX SYSTEM is intended for dermatological procedures, as follows: The MATRIX PRO applicator is indicated for general dermatological procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The SUBLATIVE RF applicator is indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin, and for the treatment of facial wrinkles. At higher energy levels greater than 62mJ/pin, the Sublative RF applicator is limited to Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV. The SUBLIME applicator is indicated for non-invasive wrinkle treatment. At higher energy levels, greater than 100 J/ cm3, the Sublime applicator is limited to Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Agnes RF vs Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Attribute	Agnes RF	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Agnes RF: 0 recorded pairings
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Agnes RF: —
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): —

Approved reviews

Agnes RF: 0
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Agnes RF vs Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Attribute	Agnes RF	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)
Manufacturer	Agnes Medical	Candela
Built by (OEM)	Agnes Medical Co., Ltd.	Candela Corporation
Category	RF Microneedling	RF Microneedling
Technology	Precision single/tri-needle RF (eyes, acne)	Multi-depth RF microneedling + Sublime/Sublative (RF Microneedling)
Launch year	2019	2022
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Agnes RF: Agnes Medical
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Candela

Built by (OEM)

Agnes RF: Agnes Medical Co., Ltd.
Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Candela Corporation

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