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Soprano XL vs Vectus (2026)
Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.
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- Purchase cost
- Catalog new-price ranges: Soprano XL, $64,500; Vectus, $70k–$95k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
- Practice fit
- Soprano XL: diode laser (shr). Vectus: diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.
Diode laser (SHR)
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New price range
- Alma Soprano XL
- $64,500Reported source: Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026
- Cynosure Vectus
- $70k–$95kSource not documented
Used asking range
- Alma Soprano XL
- $8,499–$22,500Reported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026
- Cynosure Vectus
- $18k–$35kSource not documented
Payback calculator
- Alma Soprano XL
- View ROI calculator
- Cynosure Vectus
- View ROI calculator
Next step
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Browse current modelsConsumable economics
Consumable cost / lock-in
- Alma Soprano XL
- Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote. — card-metered — license cards or dongles gate treatments
- Cynosure Vectus
- Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Service cost
- Alma Soprano XL
- Not published
- Cynosure Vectus
- Not published
FDA clearance
FDA status & indication
- Alma Soprano XL
- Cynosure Vectus
- FDA ClearedK120622
Read FDA indication wording
“5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”
Which chains run each
Chain adoption
- Alma Soprano XL
- 0 recorded pairings
- Cynosure Vectus
- 1 recorded pairing
Chains using it
- Alma Soprano XL
- —
- Cynosure Vectus
- Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)
Approved reviews
- Alma Soprano XL
- 0
- Cynosure Vectus
- 0
Specs and platform
Manufacturer
- Alma Soprano XL
- Alma
- Cynosure Vectus
- Cynosure
Built by (OEM)
- Alma Soprano XL
- Alma Lasers Ltd.
- Cynosure Vectus
- Palomar Medical Technologies
Category
- Alma Soprano XL
- Diode laser (SHR)
- Cynosure Vectus
- Diode laser
Technology
- Alma Soprano XL
- 810nm diode SHR (Diode laser)
- Cynosure Vectus
- 810nm high-power diode, large spot (Diode laser)
Launch year
- Alma Soprano XL
- 2009
- Cynosure Vectus
- 2012
Status
- Alma Soprano XL
- Legacy-used-market
- Cynosure Vectus
- Current
Manufacturer source record
- Alma Soprano XL
- No linked source on file.
- Cynosure Vectus
- No linked source on file.
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