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Xeo vs eLight (2026)

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

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Purchase cost
The catalog lists $80k–$120k for Xeo. No new-price range is on file for eLight. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Practice fit
Xeo: multi-app platform. eLight: IPL+RF (elos). Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Multi-app platform

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IPL+RF (ELOS)

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Price comparison

New price range

Cutera Xeo
$80k–$120kSource not documented
Syneron eLight
Not published

Used asking range

Cutera Xeo
$18k–$40kSource not documented
Syneron eLight
$5k–$12kSource not documented

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Cutera Xeo
Syneron eLight

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Consumable economics

Consumable cost / lock-in

Cutera Xeo
Supply pricing is not documented with a dated source yet. Request an itemized supply quote.
Syneron eLight

Service cost

Cutera Xeo
Not published
Syneron eLight
Not published

FDA clearance

FDA status & indication

Cutera Xeo
FDA ClearedK233237
Read FDA indication wording
IPL Hair Removal Device is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair. The IPL Hair Removal Device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
Syneron eLight
FDA ClearedK024064, K030186
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The Polaris DS is indicated for non invasive hair removal.

Which chains run each

Chain adoption

Cutera Xeo
0 recorded pairings
Syneron eLight
0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Cutera Xeo
Syneron eLight

Approved reviews

Cutera Xeo
0
Syneron eLight
0

Specs and platform

Manufacturer

Cutera Xeo
Cutera
Syneron eLight
Syneron

Built by (OEM)

Cutera Xeo
Cutera Inc.
Syneron eLight
Syneron Medical Ltd.

Category

Cutera Xeo
Multi-app platform
Syneron eLight
IPL+RF (ELOS)

Technology

Cutera Xeo
Platform: CoolGlide YAG + LimeLight IPL + ProWave 770 (IPL)
Syneron eLight
IPL + bipolar RF (ELOS) (IPL)

Launch year

Cutera Xeo
2003
Syneron eLight
2004

Status

Cutera Xeo
Current
Syneron eLight
Legacy-used-market

Manufacturer source record

Cutera Xeo
No linked source on file.
Syneron eLight
No linked source on file.

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