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Soprano XLi vs Vectus (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $70k–$95k for Vectus. No new-price range is on file for Soprano XLi. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit: Soprano XLi: diode laser (shr). Vectus: diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Diode laser (SHR)

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Device B

Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Alma Soprano XLi vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano XLi	Cynosure Vectus
New price range	Not published	$70k–$95kSource not documented
Used asking range	$12k–$24kSource not documented	$18k–$35kSource not documented
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New price range

Alma Soprano XLi: Not published
Cynosure Vectus: $70k–$95kSource not documented

Used asking range

Alma Soprano XLi: $12k–$24kSource not documented
Cynosure Vectus: $18k–$35kSource not documented

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Alma Soprano XLi

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Cynosure Vectus

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Alma Soprano XLi vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano XLi	Cynosure Vectus
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	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

Alma Soprano XLi: —
Cynosure Vectus: Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.

Service cost

Alma Soprano XLi: Not published
Cynosure Vectus: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Alma Soprano XLi vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano XLi	Cynosure Vectus
FDA status & indication	FDA ClearedK052874, K083848, K102716 Read FDA indication wording “The SOPRANO™ Hair Removal Diode Laser is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction. The SOPRANO™ System is indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin.”	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.”

FDA status & indication

Alma Soprano XLi: FDA ClearedK052874, K083848, K102716
Read FDA indication wording
“The SOPRANO™ Hair Removal Diode Laser is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction. The SOPRANO™ System is indicated for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin.”
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

Which chains run each: Alma Soprano XLi vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano XLi	Cynosure Vectus
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Alma Soprano XLi: 0 recorded pairings
Cynosure Vectus: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

Alma Soprano XLi: —
Cynosure Vectus: Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Alma Soprano XLi: 0
Cynosure Vectus: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Alma Soprano XLi vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano XLi	Cynosure Vectus
Manufacturer	Alma	Cynosure
Built by (OEM)	Alma Lasers Ltd.	Palomar Medical Technologies
Category	Diode laser (SHR)	Diode laser
Technology	810nm diode SHR (Diode laser)	810nm high-power diode, large spot (Diode laser)
Launch year	2011	2012
Status	Discontinued	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Alma Soprano XLi: Alma
Cynosure Vectus: Cynosure

Built by (OEM)

Alma Soprano XLi: Alma Lasers Ltd.
Cynosure Vectus: Palomar Medical Technologies

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