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Profound Matrix vs Morpheus8 (2026)

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

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Purchase cost: Catalog new-price ranges: Profound Matrix, $70k–$110k; Morpheus8, $40k–$120k depending on configuration (standalone Morpheus8 console $40k–$60k; InMode multi-handpiece platform bundle $80k–$120k). 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: Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro) vs InMode Morpheus8
Attribute	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)	InMode Morpheus8
New price range	$70k–$110kSource not documented	$40k–$120k depending on configuration Configuration prices standalone Morpheus8 console $40k–$60k InMode multi-handpiece platform bundle $80k–$120k Reported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026
Used asking range	Not published	$25k–$60k depending on configuration and hoursReported source: Used listing · Aug 12, 2026
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New price range

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): $70k–$110kSource not documented
InMode Morpheus8: $40k–$120k depending on configuration
Configuration prices
standalone Morpheus8 console $40k–$60k
InMode multi-handpiece platform bundle $80k–$120k
Reported source: Dealer quote · Aug 12, 2026

Used asking range

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Not published
InMode Morpheus8: $25k–$60k depending on configuration and hoursReported source: Used listing · Aug 12, 2026

Payback calculator

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Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)

InMode Morpheus8

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro) vs InMode Morpheus8
Attribute	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)	InMode Morpheus8
Consumable cost / lock-in	Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.	RFID single-use tips per treatment: 12-pin Prime, 24-pin, 40-pin Body and T-tip (K200947, K231790). Genuine tips are locked to your InMode account; InMode does not publish list tip pricing.
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
InMode Morpheus8: RFID single-use tips per treatment: 12-pin Prime, 24-pin, 40-pin Body and T-tip (K200947, K231790). Genuine tips are locked to your InMode account; InMode does not publish list tip pricing.

Service cost

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Not published
InMode Morpheus8: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro) vs InMode Morpheus8
Attribute	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)	InMode Morpheus8
FDA status & indication	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 ClearedK192695, K240017 Read FDA indication wording “The InMode System with the Morpheus8 (Fractora) Applicators is intended for use in Dermatologic and General Surgical procedures for Electrocoagulation and Hemostasis. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, use of the Morrpheus8 (Fractora) Applicator is limited to Skin Types I-IV.”

FDA status & indication

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.”
InMode Morpheus8: FDA ClearedK192695, K240017
Read FDA indication wording
“The InMode System with the Morpheus8 (Fractora) Applicators is intended for use in Dermatologic and General Surgical procedures for Electrocoagulation and Hemostasis. At higher energy levels greater than 62 mJ/pin, use of the Morrpheus8 (Fractora) Applicator is limited to Skin Types I-IV.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro) vs InMode Morpheus8
Attribute	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)	InMode Morpheus8
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	7 recorded pairings
Chains using it	—	Next Health(Reported) VIO Med Spa(Confirmed) Formula Wellness(Reported) SkinSpirit(Confirmed) Ever/Body(Reported) SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed) Alchemy 43(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): 0 recorded pairings
InMode Morpheus8: 7 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): —
InMode Morpheus8: Next Health(Reported)
VIO Med Spa(Confirmed)
Formula Wellness(Reported)
SkinSpirit(Confirmed)
Ever/Body(Reported)
SKINNEY Medspa(Confirmed)
Alchemy 43(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): 0
InMode Morpheus8: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro) vs InMode Morpheus8
Attribute	Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro)	InMode Morpheus8
Manufacturer	Candela	InMode
Built by (OEM)	Candela Corporation	InMode Ltd.
Category	RF Microneedling	RF Microneedling
Technology	Multi-depth RF microneedling + Sublime/Sublative (RF Microneedling)	Fractional bipolar RF microneedling (RF Microneedling)
Launch year	2022	2019
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturer source record	No linked source on file.	No linked source on file.

Manufacturer

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Candela
InMode Morpheus8: InMode

Built by (OEM)

Candela Profound Matrix (Matrix Pro): Candela Corporation
InMode Morpheus8: InMode Ltd.

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