Class 4
EVOlaser Versus Lightforce®
Comparing the EVOlaser to other Class-4 Lasers
Our business was always been about educating consumers about PBM but it slowly evolved into being the largest independent laser seller in the US. Because of our background, we spend a lot of time analyzing every system so that we call sell lasers based on specs and performance and not marketing claims. The table compares the spec and performance of the EVO laser to several major brands and it shows how the EVOlaser is the better system. If you also add price into the analysis, it should be pretty obvious that the EVOlaser crushes the competition by offering superior performance at a fraction of the price of other systems. The EVO laser product line includes the single wavelength 9 watt (EVOlaser S9), a dual-wavelength 30 watt (EVOlaser D30) and quad-wavelength 30 watt (EVOlaser Q27) and tri-wavelength 45 watt (EVOlaser FX). In the following table, we selected the most comparable verion of the EVOlaser to each competing version.
Compare to LightForce , Klaser, Aspen, Summus, Apollo.
The following table shows the specs for competing systems to the best of our knowledge.| Specification | EVOlaser D30 | LightForce® XPi (XLi) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Diode Power (watts) | 30 | 25 (40) |
| 2. Wavelengths (nm) | 810, 980 Adjustable | 810 / 980 Fixed Blend* |
| 3. Pulsing | Sweep, Single & CW | Single & CW Only |
| 4. Software Upgradable | Thru WiFi | Yes |
| 5. Pulsing Steps | Up to 12 | 1 Only |
| 6. Adapts for Patient Size and skin color | Yes | Yes |
| 7. Hand Free Option | Yes | No |
| 8. Deliver Rates | 0-25 j/sec CW, 0-24.8 j/sec pulse | 25 j/s CW, 12j/s pulse
(40 j/s CW, 20 j/s Pulse) |
| 9. Warranty | 5 Years | 2 Years |
| 10. Interchangeable Heads | 6 | 6 |
| 11. Estimated Prices | $12,995 | ˜$25,000 (˜$45,000) |
| Includes Custom Marketing | Yes | Yes |
| Includes Biophotonica® Training Package | Yes | No |
Notes:
1. This is the total power of the diodes in the system and does not mean it will 100% of that power.
2. This shows the wavelengths used and if the blend of the different wavelengths are independently adjustable. Some systems are a "fixed blend" of multi-wavelengths meaning that the owner does not have independent control of the each wavelength. 810nm is the best wavelength for a photo-chemical reaction. 980nm is mainly for pain and inflammation control and produces about 1/30th the photo-chemical reaction as 810nm (based on research).
3. Systems with "sweep" will automatically rotate through multiple pulsing frequencies in one program allowing the laser to optimized
to treat multiple symptoms in one program. Lower-tech systems have just one "single" pulsing frequency per program.
4. Cloud connected system can be get software and protocol update over the internet. Laser therapy is still evolving so this allows some laser to continuously improve over time while non-cloud connected systems go obsolete.
5. Pulsing technology is rapidly changing. Better systems allow for multiple pulsing steps. For example, this can allow the same program to be optimized for both pain (step 1) and inflammation reduction (step 2) and so on.
6. Every book you read about PBM will state that dosage is based on condition, patient size and skin color. Darker and larger patients need a higher dosage. This is also just common sense. Better system follow the best practices.
7. Hands free systems allow practitioners to have the laser fully automated. The EVOlaser has a Bluetooth remote so the patient can turn on and off the system themselves.
8. Delivery rate is really what you are paying for but some system claim high deliver rates but don't really deliver the marketed rate in most therapy sessions. Claiming high peak powers is a way to make the system seem like it is worth more than it really is.
9. Higher quality system have a better warranty.
10. Interchangeable heads allow the owner to swap out the emitter for different applications, proving better results.
11. Some times, you are just paying excessively for a brand name. Some older brands charge outrageous prices without delivering any better performance or efficacy.
As you can see from the comparison table, the EVOlaser offers superior performance at a fraction of the cost of a similar class-4 lasers. Both EVO and the competing manufacturers offer multiple models but in all the cases, the EVOlaser offers superior performance at a much lower cost.
Conclusion: The EVO laser offers superior performance to the Lightforce at a fraction of the price. Research shows that 810nm has up to 30 times better depth of pentration than 980nm so a good protocol will usually include at least 50% of the energy at 810nm. This can not be done with a LightForce (formerly LightCure) system. The EVO allows for total control of the ratio between the 2, 3 or 4 wavelengths. This give practitioner more flexibility and better results. The EVO laser offers superior performance in real day-to-day usage. EVO also makes a 9-watt 810nm system, for those looking to save even more. The 5 year warranty will also save you lot of money and hassle if you have any problems in the future.