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Handheld device

Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand

wand only, in rose gold, gold or charcoal, without the LightBoost serum

$169US price, checked Oct 23, 2026

Handheld red light wand with warmth, vibration, current and an FDA clearance

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Handheld device

LUMEBOX 2.0

Portable handheld red and near-infrared device, one configuration, stand sold separately

$629US price, checked Oct 23, 2026

Handheld red and near-infrared device, listed with FDA but not cleared

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Criterion	Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand	LUMEBOX 2.0
US price	$169Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review	$629Checked Oct 23, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$169 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: energy use.	$629.47 Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.
Choose if	You want a small FDA-cleared cosmetic wand that combines red light, warmth, vibration and current.	You want a portable red and near-infrared device with irradiance published at 1 cm.
Main trade-off	FDA's clearance needed no clinical data, and Solawave states a 2-year lifecycle against a 1-year warranty.	It has no FDA clearance, no output figure at its advised distance and a 15% restocking fee on returns.
Key specifications	Technologies: Four, as Solawave describes them: red light at 630 nm, galvanic current, therapeutic warmth (up to 42 °C in the manual) and a vibrating facial massage LEDs: 14 LEDs from 7 dual-core chips, red only at 630 nm Light output: The manual lists a maximum optical power density of 49.5 to 60.5 mW/cm². The FDA summary lists 55 mW/cm² ±10% for the red light. Neither gives a distance or a method Electrical current: Solawave calls it galvanic current and gives no level. The FDA summary describes a pulsed biphasic output of up to 328 µA Session: 12 minutes: 3 minutes on each of four zones, with a vibration cue at each 3-minute mark and automatic shut-off at 12 minutes. Hold the button for 2 seconds to start Schedule: Solawave's pages give four different schedules, from 3 days a week to once a day FDA clearance: 510(k) K232863, decision December 13, 2023, for the Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand (HD-15, HD-15A). The FDA cleared the HD-15A for over-the-counter cosmetic facial and neck stimulation. Its red light is cleared for treating wrinkles on the face. Product codes are OHS and NFO Link to the Solawave wand: FDA's device record lists brand Solawave, model HD-15A, under K232863, and FDA's registration and listing names the Solawave 4-in-1 Skincare Wand under K232863. Solawave's own pages give no 510(k) number Power and battery: 3.7 V, 500 mAh (1.85 Wh) lithium-ion, not removable. Solawave says a charge lasts up to 90 minutes, about 7 treatments. Charging supply 5 V, 1 A, about 4 hours Eye and skin safety: No goggles. The manual says not to shine the LEDs into your eyes or use the wand on or near the eye area. It also asks for a light sensitivity test on the inner forearm first, with a 24-hour wait. The FDA summary lists IEC 62471 light-safety testing In the box: Skincare wand, magnetic USB charging cable, travel case, quick start guide and instruction manual	Wavelengths: 660 nm red and 850 nm near infrared, run as red, near infrared or both together. Lumebox says each dual-chip bulb emits both LEDs: 15 LEDs rated 3 W each, per the spec sheet. The product page and manual give no LED count Irradiance: Red 125 mW/cm² and near infrared 140 mW/cm² at 1 cm, averaged over 15 readings in Lumebox's charts. Lumebox says a first lab measured above 150 mW/cm², and it published the lower figures from a second lab. No reading at the 6 in distance it advises Session: A 12-minute cycle with a beep at 6 and 12 minutes, then a mandatory 3-minute cool-down. For skin, Lumebox suggests about 6 minutes at 6 in, 3 to 5 times a week. For joints and muscles, it suggests 6 to 12 minutes close to the skin, 3 to 7 times a week Power: The spec sheet lists 12 W consumption and about 6 W output. The manual lists 5.4 to 6.9 W depending on mode. The adapter is DC 9 V 3 A Battery: Lithium-ion pack, capacity not stated. The spec sheet gives 140 to 150 minutes per charge. The manual gives up to 3 hours to charge, at least 500 full charge cycles and a 3-year product life FDA status: Registered and listed with FDA under product code ILY (lamp, infrared, therapeutic heating), a Class II category exempt from 510(k). The listing shows no 510(k) number Eye safety: Goggles come in the box. The manual says to wear eyewear, especially in near-infrared mode, and not to stare at the LEDs. It classes the device as IEC 62471 risk group 1 (low risk) Standards and EMF: The manual lists IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-11, 60601-2-57, 62233 and 62471, and an IP22 rating. Lumebox reports 0.2 µT at 0 cm from an SGS test dated May 13, 2022 In the box: Handheld device, travel case, internal battery, comfort-grip handle, AC adapter, user manual and protective eyewear Controls: One power button: tap to start and to cycle red, near infrared and both, and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off. It remembers the last mode. Lumebox mentions no app
Exact variant	wand only, in rose gold, gold or charcoal, without the LightBoost serum	Portable handheld red and near-infrared device, one configuration, stand sold separately
Dimensions	15 x 15 x 152 mm (0.59 x 0.59 x 5.98 in) and 30 g (1.06 oz), per Solawave's manual.	7.25 x 4.25 x 1.75 in and about 4 lb, per the spec sheet on Lumebox's specs page. The page doesn't say which version of the device the sheet describes, and the manual gives no size or weight to check it against.
Installation	None. The wand runs on a built-in 3.7 V, 500 mAh lithium-ion battery that you can't remove. It charges in about 4 hours through a 1 m magnetic cable to a 5 V USB-A adapter. Solawave says to avoid fast chargers and not to charge it overnight, and the wand won't work while charging. A travel case comes in the box.	None. It's a handheld unit with an internal lithium-ion battery that charges from the included AC adapter (100 to 240 V, DC 9 V 3 A). The manual says it won't run while plugged in and takes up to 3 hours to charge fully. An optional comfort-grip handle screws onto the back. A stand is sold separately.
Materials	An aluminum body with a plastic (PC) light cover, per Solawave's page and manual. The manual warns against use if you're allergic to aluminum or plastics.	Not stated by the manufacturer.
Warranty	One year from the date of original purchase, covering manufacturer's defects on paid orders. Solawave replaces a defective wand free within that year. It needs proof of purchase and covers only the original buyer from an authorized seller. Accident, misuse, abuse, alteration, theft or loss, unauthorized accessories or repair, and the wrong voltage are excluded. Prepaid return labels for warranty claims are only for wands bought on solawave.co and shipped from a US address, and shipping on warranty returns isn't refunded. Solawave also says the wand has a limited lifecycle of two years under nominal use.	One year from purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship. It's limited to the original buyer and doesn't cover units bought from third-party sellers. Lumebox chooses between repair, replacement and refund, and says it may pay to ship a repaired or replacement unit back to you. The policy doesn't say who pays to ship the unit to Lumebox. Exclusions include improper use, modifications, unauthorized repair and normal wear and tear. Claims go by email to help@thelumebox.com.
Returns	60 days from receipt to start a return, with a prepaid label for US orders. Solawave doesn't rule out opened or used wands if they come back in good working condition with normal wear. The package must be in transit to Solawave within 15 days of creating the label, with the product, original packaging, instructions and accessories. Solawave deducts the cost of any missing, dirty or damaged component and doesn't refund shipping fees. Refunds can take up to 10 business days after Solawave receives the return. A wand bought from a retailer goes back through that retailer.	30 days to return it, with a 15% restocking fee and return shipping at your cost. The policy counts the 30 days from purchase and wants the return postmarked within them, while the FAQ and manual count from receipt. You need an Authorized Return Number from help@thelumebox.com, and the device must come back in its original condition and packaging with all components. The original shipping and handling isn't refunded. Lumebox says refunds take about two weeks after it gets the unit. The policy doesn't say whether a used device qualifies.
Unresolved questions	The distance and method behind the 49.5 to 60.5 mW/cm² figure Whether the FDA clearance covers the warmth and vibration functions, which the summary doesn't describe The title, authors and journal of the study of 33 people on the product page Terms for returns under the buy-one-get-one offer, which Solawave links to a separate policy Power draw while running What a replacement magnetic charging cord costs Flicker levels from the LEDs	Irradiance at 6 in, the distance Lumebox advises for skin Whether SGS is the lab behind the 1 cm figures, and how the readings were taken Battery capacity and the cost of a replacement battery US shipping cost Whether the spec sheet's size, weight and LED count describe the current 2.0 Whether the 30-day return window runs from purchase or from receipt Flicker measurements, since Lumebox says flicker isn't an issue on a battery device but publishes no test Who pays to ship the unit to Lumebox for a warranty claim Housing material

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