Head to head
Trinity vs StarWalker MaQX (2026)
Compare purchase costs, running costs and the evidence behind each device.
Read the comparison overview
- Purchase cost
- Catalog new-price ranges: Trinity, $100k–$130k; StarWalker MaQX, $90k–$140k. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
- FDA status
- No US 510(k) clearance has been located for the Trinity. StarWalker MaQX holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication.
- Practice fit
- Trinity: q-switched tattoo/pigment. StarWalker MaQX: combination platform. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.
Q-Switched Tattoo/Pigment
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New price range
- Astanza Trinity
- $100k–$130kSource not documented
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- $90k–$140kSource not documented
Used asking range
- Astanza Trinity
- $55k–$80kSource not documented
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- $55k–$85kSource not documented
Payback calculator
- Astanza Trinity
- View ROI calculator
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- View ROI calculator
Next step
Consumable economics
Consumable cost / lock-in
- Astanza Trinity
- —
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Service cost
- Astanza Trinity
- Not published
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- Not published
FDA clearance
FDA status & indication
- Astanza Trinity
- No US 510(k) located
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
Read FDA indication wording
“The Fotona StarWalker Laser System Family, and its accessories, are intended for: 1064 nm wavelength in Q-switched mode: • Removal of dark (black, blue, brown) tattoo ink • Treatment of nevus of ota • Treatment of common nevi • Removal and lightening of unwanted hair • Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles. 1064 nm wavelength in long pulse mode: • Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. The laser is indicated for all skin types, Fitzpatrick I-VI, including tanned skin • Photocoagulation and hemostasis of benign pigmented and benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomae, warts, telangiectasiae, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins and spider veins • Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue • Treatment of wrinkles • Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. 532 nm wavelength in Q-switched mode (nominal delivered energy of 585 nm and 650 nm with the optional 585 nm and 650 nm dye converter handpieces): • Red, tan, purple and orange tattoo ink removal • Sky blue (light) tattoo ink removal […]”
Which chains run each
Chain adoption
- Astanza Trinity
- 0 recorded pairings
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- 0 recorded pairings
Chains using it
- Astanza Trinity
- —
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- —
Approved reviews
- Astanza Trinity
- 0
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- 0
Specs and platform
Manufacturer
- Astanza Trinity
- Astanza
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- Fotona
Built by (OEM)
- Astanza Trinity
- Astanza Laser LLC
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- Fotona d.o.o.
Category
- Astanza Trinity
- Q-Switched Tattoo/Pigment
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- Combination Platform
Technology
- Astanza Trinity
- QS Nd:YAG + QS ruby combo (Nd:YAG)
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- QS/pico-hybrid Nd:YAG platform 4 wavelengths (Nd:YAG)
Launch year
- Astanza Trinity
- 2016
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- 2017
Status
- Astanza Trinity
- Current
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- Current
Manufacturer source record
- Astanza Trinity
- No linked source on file.
- Fotona StarWalker MaQX
- No linked source on file.
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