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Soprano Titanium vs Vectus (2026)

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Purchase cost: No new-price range is on file for either Soprano Titanium or Vectus. Request current quotes to compare purchase costs.
Practice fit: Soprano Titanium: triple-wavelength diode. Vectus: diode laser. Check each model’s US regulatory status and labeled indications for your intended use.

Device A

Triple-wavelength diode

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Diode laser

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Price comparison

Price comparison: Alma Soprano Titanium vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano Titanium	Cynosure Vectus
New price range	Not published	Not published
Used price reference	$56,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026	$27,475 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
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Used price reference

Alma Soprano Titanium: $56,975 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026
Cynosure Vectus: $27,475 (single dealer asking price)Reported source: Used listing · Oct 2, 2026

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Supplies & running costs

Supplies & running costs: Alma Soprano Titanium vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano Titanium	Cynosure Vectus
Supplies & restrictions	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	Read supply costs & requirements Cynosure describes contact cooling and the Skintel melanin reader, but its public Vectus page does not give supply or handpiece-repair prices. Confirm required cleaning products, accessories and service intervals for the exact unit. Per-session supply cost and out-of-warranty repair costs remain unverified. Manufacturer-provided · Oct 7, 2026 View running-cost details

Supplies & restrictions

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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Cynosure Vectus: Read supply costs & requirements
Cynosure describes contact cooling and the Skintel melanin reader, but its public Vectus page does not give supply or handpiece-repair prices. Confirm required cleaning products, accessories and service intervals for the exact unit. Per-session supply cost and out-of-warranty repair costs remain unverified.
Manufacturer-provided · Oct 7, 2026
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FDA status & indications

FDA status & indications: Alma Soprano Titanium vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano Titanium	Cynosure Vectus
FDA status & indication	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 ClearedK120622 Read FDA indication wording “5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”

FDA status & indication

Alma Soprano Titanium: FDA ClearedK222064
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“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.”
Cynosure Vectus: FDA ClearedK120622
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“5 10(k) Number (if known): It Palomar Vectus Laser The Palomar Vectus Laser is intended for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including tanned skin for use In aesthetic, dermatology, general and plastic surgery applications for the treatment of: * The treatment of vascular lesions, such as angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions. " Treatment of leg veins. " The treatment of benign pigmented lesions. " Hair removal and permanent hair reduction. * Treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae. The SkinteT-M Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin. melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence.”

Which chains run each

Which chains run each: Alma Soprano Titanium vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano Titanium	Cynosure Vectus
Chain adoption	0 recorded pairings	1 recorded pairing
Chains using it	—	Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)
Approved reviews	0	0

Chain adoption

Alma Soprano Titanium: 0 recorded pairings
Cynosure Vectus: 1 recorded pairing

Chains using it

Alma Soprano Titanium: —
Cynosure Vectus: Foxy Box Laser + Wax Bar(Confirmed)

Approved reviews

Alma Soprano Titanium: 0
Cynosure Vectus: 0

Specs and platform

Specs and platform: Alma Soprano Titanium vs Cynosure Vectus
Attribute	Alma Soprano Titanium	Cynosure Vectus
Manufacturer	Alma	Cynosure
Built by (OEM)	Alma Lasers Ltd.	Palomar Medical Technologies
Category	Triple-wavelength diode	Diode laser
Technology	755/810/1064 nm combined wavelengths; TRIO applicator options (Diode laser)	810nm high-power diode, large spot (Diode laser)
Launch year	2019	2012
Status	Current	Current
Manufacturing relationship evidence	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.	No separate manufacturing-relationship record linked.

Manufacturer

Alma Soprano Titanium: Alma
Cynosure Vectus: Cynosure

Built by (OEM)

Alma Soprano Titanium: Alma Lasers Ltd.
Cynosure Vectus: Palomar Medical Technologies

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