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Cryo T-Shock vs Penguin (2026)

The biggest practical difference is cost of entry: Cryo T-Shock's new pricing is $22k–$30k, while Penguin's is $15k–$25k. Cryo T-Shock's manufacturer is establishment registered with the device listed — that is not FDA clearance or approval. Penguin holds FDA 510(k) clearance for its marketed indication. Both are used for local cryotherapy, so choose on consumable cost per treatment, cleared indications and how many treatments you can realistically book each month.

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Category group: Facial & wellness (hydradermabrasion, facials, recovery)

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Cryo T-Shock vs CRYO Penguin
Attribute	Cryo T-Shock	CRYO Penguin
New price range	$22k–$30k	$15k–$25k
Used asking range	$12k–$18k	$8k–$12k
Payback calculator	View ROI calculator	View ROI calculator
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New price range

Cryo T-Shock: $22k–$30k
CRYO Penguin: $15k–$25k

Used asking range

Cryo T-Shock: $12k–$18k
CRYO Penguin: $8k–$12k

Payback calculator

Cryo T-Shock: View ROI calculator
CRYO Penguin: View ROI calculator

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Cryo T-Shock

CRYO Penguin

Consumable economics

Consumable economics: Cryo T-Shock vs CRYO Penguin
Attribute	Cryo T-Shock	CRYO Penguin
Consumable cost / lock-in	The only consumable is proprietary gel/gel patches for slimming passes — Cryoskin is sold as a multi-year monthly subscription (device, app, warranty, marketing bundled), total term cost equivalent to a ~$25k-45k device — verify current terms with Artix/Neveskin. Pagani's Cryo T-Shock is bought outright (~$22k-30k new), no subscription.	—
Service cost	Not published	Not published

Consumable cost / lock-in

Cryo T-Shock: The only consumable is proprietary gel/gel patches for slimming passes — Cryoskin is sold as a multi-year monthly subscription (device, app, warranty, marketing bundled), total term cost equivalent to a ~$25k-45k device — verify current terms with Artix/Neveskin. Pagani's Cryo T-Shock is bought outright (~$22k-30k new), no subscription.
CRYO Penguin: —

Service cost

Cryo T-Shock: Not published
CRYO Penguin: Not published

FDA clearance

FDA clearance: Cryo T-Shock vs CRYO Penguin
Attribute	Cryo T-Shock	CRYO Penguin
FDA status & indication	Registered — no device clearance identified	FDA ClearedK203661 “The CRYO Penguin is indicated for use when cold therapy is indicated for the temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains or other minor sports injuries and as an adjunct to rehabilitative treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with stretch).”

FDA status & indication

Cryo T-Shock: Registered — no device clearance identified
CRYO Penguin: FDA ClearedK203661
“The CRYO Penguin is indicated for use when cold therapy is indicated for the temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains or other minor sports injuries and as an adjunct to rehabilitative treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with stretch).”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Cryo T-Shock vs CRYO Penguin
Attribute	Cryo T-Shock	CRYO Penguin
Chain adoption	2 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	CryoZone(Confirmed) Chill Cryotherapy (ChillRx)(Inferred)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Cryo T-Shock: 2 recorded pairings
CRYO Penguin: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cryo T-Shock: CryoZone(Confirmed)
Chill Cryotherapy (ChillRx)(Inferred)
CRYO Penguin: —

Approved reviews

Cryo T-Shock: 0
CRYO Penguin: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Cryo T-Shock vs CRYO Penguin
Attribute	Cryo T-Shock	CRYO Penguin
Manufacturer	Elettronica Pagani S.r.l.	CRYO
Built by (OEM)	Elettronica Pagani S.r.l. (Italy)	CRYO Science
Category	Local cryotherapy	Local cryotherapy
Technology	Thermal contrast cryo (hot/cold)	Localized nitrogen-vapor cryo/cryofacial
Launch year	2018	2018
Status	Current	Current
OEM platform	Elettronica Pagani cryo-contrast platformDocumentedAlso badged as: Pro Design Plus SAS Cryoskin 2.0, Pro Design Plus SAS Cryoskin 3.0, Pro Design Plus SAS Cryoskin 4.0, Artemis Distribution LLC Neveskin	—

Manufacturer

Cryo T-Shock: Elettronica Pagani S.r.l.
CRYO Penguin: CRYO

Built by (OEM)

Cryo T-Shock: Elettronica Pagani S.r.l. (Italy)
CRYO Penguin: CRYO Science

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