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Trinity vs Q-Plus C (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $100k–$130k for Trinity. No new-price range is on file for Q-Plus C. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
FDA status: No US 510(k) clearance has been located for the Trinity. Q-Plus C holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication.
Practice fit: Both are listed under q-switched tattoo/pigment. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Q-Switched Tattoo/Pigment

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Q-Switched Tattoo/Pigment

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Astanza Trinity vs Quanta System Q-Plus C
Attribute	Astanza Trinity	Quanta System Q-Plus C
New price range	$100k–$130kSource not documented	Not published
Used asking range	$55k–$80kSource not documented	$20k–$38kSource not documented
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New price range

Astanza Trinity: $100k–$130kSource not documented
Quanta System Q-Plus C: Not published

Used asking range

Astanza Trinity: $55k–$80kSource not documented
Quanta System Q-Plus C: $20k–$38kSource not documented

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Astanza Trinity

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Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Astanza Trinity vs Quanta System Q-Plus C
Attribute	Astanza Trinity	Quanta System Q-Plus C
Consumable cost / lock-in	—	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Astanza Trinity: —
Quanta System Q-Plus C: —

Service cost

Astanza Trinity: Not published
Quanta System Q-Plus C: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Astanza Trinity vs Quanta System Q-Plus C
Attribute	Astanza Trinity	Quanta System Q-Plus C
FDA status & indication	No US 510(k) located	FDA ClearedK073549, K123168 Read FDA indication wording “The Q-Plus T Q-Switched laser is intended for treatment of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology. Ruby (694nm) The Q-Plus T Q-Switched laser is intended for use for cutting, vaporization and ablation of soft tissue and the removal of tattoos and benign pigment lesion. Some examples of pigment lesions are • Lentigines caf6-au-lait-blotches * Ephalides * Benign Naevi such as: * Naevus of Ota * Naevus of Ito * Epidermal Naevi * Congenital Naevi · Beckers Naevi * Blue Nevus * Naevus Spillus · Mongolian Spot Technological The device includes a Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser source Characteristics: with lOOOmJ max energy at 1064 nm and 500mJ max energy at 532 nm wavelengths, and a Q-Switched Ruby laser source with 1000mJ max energy at 694nm wavelength. The optical delivery system for the three wavelengths is the articulated arm. In addition, the Q-Plus T includes a power supply; a cooling system; an optical delivery system; a microprocessor based controller; and safety features to ensure use of the appropriate laser, wavelength and hand piece.”

FDA status & indication

Astanza Trinity: No US 510(k) located
Quanta System Q-Plus C: FDA ClearedK073549, K123168
Read FDA indication wording
“The Q-Plus T Q-Switched laser is intended for treatment of vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and for hair, tattoo removal and the incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology. Ruby (694nm) The Q-Plus T Q-Switched laser is intended for use for cutting, vaporization and ablation of soft tissue and the removal of tattoos and benign pigment lesion. Some examples of pigment lesions are • Lentigines caf6-au-lait-blotches * Ephalides * Benign Naevi such as: * Naevus of Ota * Naevus of Ito * Epidermal Naevi * Congenital Naevi · Beckers Naevi * Blue Nevus * Naevus Spillus · Mongolian Spot Technological The device includes a Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser source Characteristics: with lOOOmJ max energy at 1064 nm and 500mJ max energy at 532 nm wavelengths, and a Q-Switched Ruby laser source with 1000mJ max energy at 694nm wavelength. The optical delivery system for the three wavelengths is the articulated arm. In addition, the Q-Plus T includes a power supply; a cooling system; an optical delivery system; a microprocessor based controller; and safety features to ensure use of the appropriate laser, wavelength and hand piece.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Astanza Trinity vs Quanta System Q-Plus C
Attribute	Astanza Trinity	Quanta System Q-Plus C
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Astanza Trinity: 0 recorded pairings
Quanta System Q-Plus C: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Astanza Trinity: —
Quanta System Q-Plus C: —

Approved reviews

Astanza Trinity: 0
Quanta System Q-Plus C: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Astanza Trinity vs Quanta System Q-Plus C
Attribute	Astanza Trinity	Quanta System Q-Plus C
Manufacturer	Astanza	Quanta System
Built by (OEM)	Astanza Laser LLC	Quanta System S.p.A.
Category	Q-Switched Tattoo/Pigment	Q-Switched Tattoo/Pigment
Technology	QS Nd:YAG + QS ruby combo (Nd:YAG)	QS Nd:YAG 532/1064 + ruby 694 (Nd:YAG)
Launch year	2016	2010
Status	Current	Legacy-used-market
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Astanza Trinity: Astanza
Quanta System Q-Plus C: Quanta System

Built by (OEM)

Astanza Trinity: Astanza Laser LLC
Quanta System Q-Plus C: Quanta System S.p.A.

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