NIRA Pro 3 vs Tria FRX
NIRA Pro 3 and Tria FRX compared on published specifications. NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser; Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser. In use, NIRA Pro 3: mild warmth; brands describe it as painless with no downtime. Tria FRX: warmth, prickling and short-lived redness are expected. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes. NIRA Pro 3: 1450 nm, session 2 min, €792.95. Tria FRX: 1440 nm, session 2–10 min, by setting, US$699.99.
Side by side
| NIRA Pro 3 | Tria FRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Laser | Laser |
| Technology | Non-fractional diode laser | Non-ablative fractional laser |
| Wavelength | 1450 nm | 1440 nm |
| Reported output | Not found on checked page (5 comfort levels) | Not found on checked page (low, medium and high settings) |
| Form and coverage | Handheld glide device | Handheld glide device; face only |
| Session | 2 min | 2–10 min, by setting |
| Schedule (brand) | Daily; up to twice daily per brand | 5 times a week for 12 weeks, then 4 weeks rest |
| Reference price | €792.95 | US$699.99 |
| FDA 510(k) | K222685 Possible match, unconfirmed | K141868 Possible match, unconfirmed |
Key differences
- Both are home lasers, but NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser and Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser.
- Wavelengths: NIRA Pro 3 1450 nm; Tria FRX 1440 nm (none shared).
- Sessions: NIRA Pro 3 2 min; Tria FRX 2–10 min, by setting.
- Reported output: NIRA Pro 3 Not found on checked page (5 comfort levels); Tria FRX Not found on checked page (low, medium and high settings).
- Reference price: NIRA Pro 3 €792.95; Tria FRX US$699.99 (different currencies, not converted).
- FDA record: NIRA Pro 3 K222685 (possible match, unconfirmed); Tria FRX K141868 (possible match, unconfirmed).
What the differences mean
NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser; Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser. In use, NIRA Pro 3: mild warmth; brands describe it as painless with no downtime. Tria FRX: warmth, prickling and short-lived redness are expected. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes.
A non-fractional diode laser heats a continuous area of the dermis gently, below the level that injures the surface. At 1450 nm the light is absorbed mainly by water. The aim is collagen stimulation without the micro-injuries of fractional treatment, so it is not a resurfacing laser.
A non-ablative fractional laser fires a grid of microscopic heat columns, called microthermal treatment zones, into the dermis. The skin between the columns stays intact and heals each zone quickly, which drives collagen remodelling. Wavelengths around 1440–1550 nm are absorbed by water in the skin, so the effect does not depend on skin pigment.
NIRA Pro 3
NIRA focuses on painless laser wrinkle treatment: the Pro 3 uses a non-fractional 1450 nm diode laser that gently heats the dermis in a two-minute daily routine, now with five comfort levels and a 2-year warranty.
Suited to: Fine lines, including the under-eye area; Preferring a gentle, daily routine over intensive cycles.
Tria FRX
Tria has held FDA clearances for home-use lasers since 2010, and the FRX is its second-generation fractional device: a 1440 nm non-ablative fractional laser that creates microscopic treatment zones, the same principle used by in-clinic resurfacing lasers.
Suited to: Texture, tone, dark spots and fine lines (brand indications); Willing to follow a structured 12-week programme.
Research matching both
- Home laser and light devices: what dermatologists found in the evidence Literature and FDA database review · 2015
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between NIRA Pro 3 and Tria FRX?
NIRA Pro 3 is a non-fractional diode laser; Tria FRX is a non-ablative fractional laser. In use, NIRA Pro 3: mild warmth; brands describe it as painless with no downtime. Tria FRX: warmth, prickling and short-lived redness are expected. They work in different ways, so they are not direct substitutes.
Which is cheaper, NIRA Pro 3 or Tria FRX?
Their reference prices are in different currencies (€792.95 and US$699.99) and we do not convert them. Check current prices on the manufacturer pages.
Which has more research behind it?
Of the studies we explain, 3 match NIRA Pro 3’s technology and wavelengths and 7 match Tria FRX’s. Matching studies did not necessarily test these models.