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GentleMax Pro vs Soprano Titanium (2026)

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Purchase cost: The catalog lists $69,950 (dealer-described unused 2019 unit with three handpieces) for GentleMax Pro. No new-price range is on file for Soprano Titanium. Check the source notes and request current quotes.
Technology: GentleMax Pro: Nd:YAG. Soprano Titanium: Diode laser.
Practice fit: GentleMax Pro: dual-wavelength platform. Soprano Titanium: triple-wavelength diode. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Candela GentleMax Pro vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Candela GentleMax Pro	Alma Soprano Titanium
New price range	$69,950 (dealer-described unused 2019 unit with three handpieces)Reported source: Dealer quote · Oct 7, 2026	Not published
Used price reference	28975-67000 (core cluster 37700-57500)Reported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026	$56,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
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New price range

Candela GentleMax Pro: $69,950 (dealer-described unused 2019 unit with three handpieces)Reported source: Dealer quote · Oct 7, 2026
Alma Soprano Titanium: Not published

Used price reference

Candela GentleMax Pro: 28975-67000 (core cluster 37700-57500)Reported source: Used listing · Aug 30, 2026
Alma Soprano Titanium: $56,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Candela GentleMax Pro vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Candela GentleMax Pro	Alma Soprano Titanium
Supplies & restrictions	Read supply costs & requirements Budget for DCD cryogen and applicable replacement parts. Current US manufacturer prices for cryogen, distance gauges and flashlamps, and cryogen usage for a specified treatment, have not been verified here. The catalog therefore does not establish a per-treatment cost. Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026 Supply restrictions: no published lock — no electronic gating documented View running-cost details	Read supply costs & requirements Alma’s 2022 Soprano Titanium brochure states no consumables and lists a facial-tip accessory. Budget separately for ordinary clinic supplies, replacement accessories and service. Accessory price observation, checked October 6, 2026: Alpha Beauty Laser advertises a facial tip for USD 420 (crossed-out seller price USD 450) and claims compatibility with Titanium and Platinum handles. This is one third-party accessory offer, not Alma MSRP, an authorized-dealer quote, a per-treatment cost or independently confirmed compatibility. Shipping and tax are not established. The previously cited GoLaser USB shot-dongle description concerns Ellipse equipment, not Soprano. It does not establish a Titanium treatment-card requirement. Confirm any usage or transfer terms for the specific unit. Dealer quote · Oct 6, 2026 View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

Candela GentleMax Pro: Read supply costs & requirements
Budget for DCD cryogen and applicable replacement parts. Current US manufacturer prices for cryogen, distance gauges and flashlamps, and cryogen usage for a specified treatment, have not been verified here. The catalog therefore does not establish a per-treatment cost.
Dealer quote · Aug 30, 2026
Supply restrictions: no published lock — no electronic gating documented
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Alma Soprano Titanium: Read supply costs & requirements
Alma’s 2022 Soprano Titanium brochure states no consumables and lists a facial-tip accessory. Budget separately for ordinary clinic supplies, replacement accessories and service. Accessory price observation, checked October 6, 2026: Alpha Beauty Laser advertises a facial tip for USD 420 (crossed-out seller price USD 450) and claims compatibility with Titanium and Platinum handles. This is one third-party accessory offer, not Alma MSRP, an authorized-dealer quote, a per-treatment cost or independently confirmed compatibility. Shipping and tax are not established. The previously cited GoLaser USB shot-dongle description concerns Ellipse equipment, not Soprano. It does not establish a Titanium treatment-card requirement. Confirm any usage or transfer terms for the specific unit.
Dealer quote · Oct 6, 2026
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Candela GentleMax Pro vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Candela GentleMax Pro	Alma Soprano Titanium
FDA status & indication	FDA record cited — see scopeK140122, K201111 Record scope: Family clearance: K140122 (CANDELA GENTLEMAX FAMILY, Candela Corp., decision 9 May 2014) and K201111 (GentleMax Pro Plus, Candela, decision 26 May 2020, family). Checked 4 Sep 2026. Read FDA indication wording “The GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 7S5nm Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction isdefined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. Permanent hair reduction is 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick [- VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles. The photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions (such as pant-wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias) 1064nm Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. Permanent hair reduction isdefined 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. The lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions such as but not limited to port wine stains, hemangioma, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins and spider veins. Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafd au ]ait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles. 1064nm Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., derniatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and for yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)”	FDA ClearedK222064 Read FDA indication wording “Trio SHR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module with SHR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser module include: The Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode is intended for temporary hair reduction. Trio HR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module HR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser HR module include: Benign vascular and vascular dependent lesions The 810 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 810nm Modified Diode Laser Module 2 cm2 include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, and SHR Modes) The 755 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 755nm Diode Laser Module include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. • Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, SHR Modes) NIR Applicator intended use and indications for use: The Alma Lasers NIR Modules intended use is to emit energy in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum to provide topical heating. The indications for use for NIR Modules are: • Elevating the tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle pain and joint pain and stiffness, Premarket Notification Traditional 510(k) Section 8: Alma Lasers Soprano Titanium • The temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, • The temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and • The relaxation of muscles; may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.”

FDA status & indication

Candela GentleMax Pro: FDA record cited — see scopeK140122, K201111
Record scope: Family clearance: K140122 (CANDELA GENTLEMAX FAMILY, Candela Corp., decision 9 May 2014) and K201111 (GentleMax Pro Plus, Candela, decision 26 May 2020, family). Checked 4 Sep 2026.
Read FDA indication wording
“The GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 7S5nm Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction isdefined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. Permanent hair reduction is 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick [- VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles. The photocoagulation of dermatological vascular lesions (such as pant-wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias) 1064nm Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. Permanent hair reduction isdefined 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. The lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions such as but not limited to port wine stains, hemangioma, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins and spider veins. Coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafd au ]ait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratosis, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is indicated for pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser treatments. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles. 1064nm Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., derniatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and for yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)”
Alma Soprano Titanium: FDA ClearedK222064
Read FDA indication wording
“Trio SHR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module with SHR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser module include: The Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode is intended for temporary hair reduction. Trio HR Mode intended use and indications for use: The Soprano Trio diode laser module HR mode is intended for use in dermatology procedures requiring coagulation. The indications for use for the Soprano Trio diode laser HR module include: Benign vascular and vascular dependent lesions The 810 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 810nm Modified Diode Laser Module 2 cm2 include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, and SHR Modes) The 755 nm applicator intended use and indications for use: The indications for use for the 755nm Diode Laser Module include: • The Hair Removal (HR) and Super Hair Removal (SHR) Mode are intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth defined as a long term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6,9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. • Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin.(HR, SHR Modes) NIR Applicator intended use and indications for use: The Alma Lasers NIR Modules intended use is to emit energy in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum to provide topical heating. The indications for use for NIR Modules are: • Elevating the tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle pain and joint pain and stiffness, Premarket Notification Traditional 510(k) Section 8: Alma Lasers Soprano Titanium • The temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, • The temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and • The relaxation of muscles; may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Candela GentleMax Pro vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Candela GentleMax Pro	Alma Soprano Titanium
Chain adoption	3 recorded pairings	0 recorded pairings
Chains using it	Milan Laser Hair Removal(Confirmed) SEV Laser(Confirmed) Body Details(Confirmed)	—
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Candela GentleMax Pro: 3 recorded pairings
Alma Soprano Titanium: 0 recorded pairings

Chains using it

Candela GentleMax Pro: Milan Laser Hair Removal(Confirmed)
SEV Laser(Confirmed)
Body Details(Confirmed)
Alma Soprano Titanium: —

Approved reviews

Candela GentleMax Pro: 0
Alma Soprano Titanium: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Candela GentleMax Pro vs Alma Soprano Titanium
Attribute	Candela GentleMax Pro	Alma Soprano Titanium
Manufacturer	Candela	Alma
Built by (OEM)	Candela Corporation	Alma Lasers Ltd.
Category	Dual-wavelength platform	Triple-wavelength diode
Technology	755nm alex + 1064nm Nd:YAG (Nd:YAG)	755/810/1064 nm combined wavelengths; TRIO applicator options (Diode laser)
Launch year	2013	2019
Status	Discontinued	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Candela GentleMax Pro: Candela
Alma Soprano Titanium: Alma

Built by (OEM)

Candela GentleMax Pro: Candela Corporation
Alma Soprano Titanium: Alma Lasers Ltd.

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