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Lumenis Splendor X: Price, Specs, FDA Clearance and Alternatives
Splendor X is a laser hair removal system with Alexandrite (755 nm) and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) sources, square spots up to 27 mm and a BLEND X mode that combines both wavelengths for a wider range of skin and hair types. Bios, an Italian manufacturer, makes it, and Lumenis sells it.
The short answer
Splendor X is FDA cleared for permanent hair reduction on skin types I to VI with its 755 nm and 1064 nm lasers, and a December 2024 clearance added a permanent reduction claim for the combined configuration. Bios makes it and Lumenis sells it. Lumenis doesn’t publish prices.
Who should buy a Splendor X?
Shortlist it if
- Laser hair removal is a high-volume service across a wide range of skin and hair types.
- Large areas such as legs and backs fill much of your schedule.
- Lumenis can show you its US service coverage and parts stock for the system.
Compare another option if
- You want the most common 755 and 1064 nm comparison: see GentleMax Pro Plus.
- You prefer a diode with three wavelengths in one applicator: compare Soprano Titanium.
Our take: Splendor X or GentleMax Pro Plus?
Splendor X is the newer design; GentleMax Pro Plus is the known quantity. Square spots, two cooling systems, built-in plume evacuation and the blend mode are real differences. A 2026 multicenter study reported better hair reduction with the blend than with either wavelength alone, though two authors consult for Lumenis.
Demo both on your own patients’ skin types and ask each company for treatment times on legs and backs. Then compare service: Splendor X is made by Bios and sold by Lumenis, so get Lumenis’s US service and parts commitments in writing.
Document-based buying analysis. Not a NuWays MD hands-on test of this device.
Splendor X specifications at a glance
Before you compare
| Specification | Splendor X | What it means for your practice |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG, alone or in BLEND X (combined configuration only) | 755 nm suits lighter skin and finer hair; 1064 nm suits darker skin. The blend aims to cover both. |
| Spot sizes | Square spots from 2 to 27 mm; round spots from 2 to 30 mm | Square spots tile without gaps or overlap, which Lumenis says speeds up large areas. |
| Cooling | Cryo-Touch contact cooling plus Cryo-Air cold air (Lumenis) | Comfort and skin protection; confirm both are included. |
| Plume evacuation | Built-in plume evacuator with HEPA filter | One less separate unit in the room; price replacement filters. |
| Connectivity | WiZ connectivity for remote service, upgrades and usage data (Lumenis) | |
| Other uses | Vascular and pigmented lesions, wrinkles, scars, warts and nail fungus, by wavelength (FDA record); Lumenis notes presets are not yet available for some | Hair removal is the core use; check presets before selling the others. |
Sources: Lumenis · FDA 510(k) K241407.
See it next to the alternativesSpecs, cleared uses and ownership questions in one table.
What is the Splendor X FDA cleared for?
Each 510(k) number links to its record in the FDA database. The summary PDFs are listed under Sources.
510(k) K243445 (Splendor X (Alex, Alex2, Nd:YAG, Alex+Nd:YAG)), cleared December 30, 2024. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. Adds a permanent hair reduction claim for the combined 755 and 1064 nm configuration.
| Configuration | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| Alex + Nd:YAG (755 + 1064 nm) | Stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K243445.
510(k) K241407 (Splendor X (Alex, Alex2, Nd:YAG, Alex+Nd:YAG)), cleared June 14, 2024. Product code GEX; Class II medical device. Cleared as equivalent to Bios’s Square Epil family (K161632).
| Wavelength | Cleared uses (summarized) |
|---|---|
| 755 nm Alexandrite | Temporary and permanent hair reduction on skin types I to VI, including tanned skin; benign pigmented lesions; wrinkles; benign vascular lesions such as port wine stains, hemangiomas and telangiectasias. |
| 1064 nm Nd:YAG | Hair removal and permanent hair reduction on skin types I to VI and pseudofolliculitis barbae; benign vascular and pigmented lesions, including dark tattoos; coagulation of soft tissue; red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars; wrinkles; temporary increase of clear nail in nail fungus. |
Source: FDA 510(k) K241407.
Clearance describes what a device may be marketed for; it does not predict results for a given patient.
Splendor X clinical studies
Published studies we found on this system, its earlier models and related technology, each labeled by what it tested. Most are small, and some have manufacturer-affiliated authors, so use them to frame questions for the demo rather than as proof of results.
What we found: 1 on this system.
- This systemUse of Simultaneous Emission of Nd:YAG and Alexandrite Lasers in BLEND Mode for Hair Removal and Permanent Hair ReductionFive sessions in skin types I to VI; at 12 months hair counts fell about 85% with the blend, against 73% with 755 nm and 64% with 1064 nm alone. Two authors are Lumenis consultants and investigators.
Links open the PubMed record.
How much does a Splendor X cost?
| Price evidence | What we found |
|---|---|
| New system (manufacturer quote) | Lumenis does not publish prices, and we found no reliable public price for a new Splendor X. |
| Used (asking prices) | Not reviewed for this profile. Confirm the configuration; only Alex plus Nd:YAG units run BLEND X. |
| Documented sale prices | None found. |
What ownership adds after purchase
| Cost area | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Service | Bios makes Splendor X and Lumenis sells it. Get Lumenis’s US service response time and parts stock in writing. |
| Filters and supplies | Price plume-evacuator HEPA filters and any cooling consumables per year. |
| Spot sizes | Confirm which square and round spot sizes are included. |
| Training | Ask how many training days come with the system and whether presets cover every use you plan to sell. |
Splendor X alternatives to compare
| Device | Technology | Why compare it |
|---|---|---|
| Candela GentleMax Pro Plus | 755 nm alexandrite / 1064 nm Nd:YAG | Candela’s 755 and 1064 nm system, the most common comparison. |
| Cynosure Elite iQ | 755 / 1064 nm laser | Cynosure’s 755 and 1064 nm system with a skin-melanin reader. |
| Alma Soprano Titanium | 755 / 810 / 1064 nm diode platform | Alma’s diode platform with 755, 810 and 1064 nm in one applicator. |
Different technologies are not interchangeable. Compare configurations, cleared uses and ownership costs before you book demos.
Questions to ask before you sign
- Which configuration: Alex, Alex2, Nd:YAG or Alex plus Nd:YAG (needed for BLEND X)?
- Which FDA clearance covers BLEND X as you will use it?
- Which spot sizes are included?
- Who services the system in the US, Lumenis or Bios, and where are parts stocked?
- What do plume-evacuator filters and other supplies cost per year?
- What is the total with tax, freight, installation, training and financing?
Plan the purchase
Plan your Splendor X purchase.
- Compare it side by side with its closest alternatives.
- Check what each quote includes: configuration, supplies, service and financing.
- Model the monthly payment against realistic treatment volume in the ROI calculator.
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Sources
Show all 3 sources
- Lumenis: Splendor X (November 7, 2026). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K241407: Splendor X (June 14, 2024). Checked November 7, 2026.
- FDA 510(k) K243445: Splendor X (December 30, 2024). Checked November 7, 2026.