Joovv Solo 3.0 vs Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus)
Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which, compared side by side.
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Joovv Solo 3.0 (premium, $1,699) vs Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus) (mid, $299 to $359). Editor pick: Joovv Solo 3.0 (Quasar MD is discontinued and no longer sold).
Compared on 3 shared specs · same category (red light).
Joovv Solo 3.0 is the buyable pick. The Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus) is discontinued: the brand no longer sells or services it, and its entry stays on this site for reference only.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Joovv Solo 3.0 | Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus) |
|---|---|---|
| price | $1,699 | $299 to $359 |
| wavelengths | 660nm red + 850nm near-infrared | Red + near-infrared (FDA-cleared) |
| certifications | FDA Class II registered | FDA-cleared |
| warranty | Per Joovv standard policy - verify on joovv.com | Per Quasar MD policy - verify on quasarmd.com |
Joovv Solo 3.0 also publishes: configuration, coverage area, modes, connectivity, modular upgrade
Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus) also publishes: form factor, session time, brand heritage, returns, status
Who should buy which
Entry-tier buyers committing to red light therapy who want Joovv's modular upgrade path and FDA Class II registration, planning to expand to Duo / Max / Quad / Elite over time.
You want maximum spec-per-dollar (Mito Red MitoPRO 1500+ at $1,169 wins on irradiance per dollar), or you want full-body coverage immediately in a single session (jump straight to Duo, Max, Quad, or Elite).
Buyers focused on face-specific photobiomodulation who want the longest-running brand pedigree in the category at the value-tier price point ($299-499). Focus areas: collagen, fine lines, skin inflammation.
You want full-body PBM (Joovv Elite, Mito Red Pro 1500+), targeted recovery for joints (NovaaLab Light Pad), or mask-format coverage (Quasar MD 3D Mask or CurrentBody LED Mask cover more of the face simultaneously).
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Frequently asked
Which is better, the Joovv Solo 3.0 or the Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus)?
The Joovv Solo 3.0. The Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus) is discontinued and no longer sold, so the Joovv Solo 3.0 is the pick for anyone buying today; the Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus) entry stays up for reference only.
How much do they cost?
Joovv Solo 3.0: $1,699. Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus): $299 to $359 (discontinued; last verified price before it left the market). The Joovv Solo 3.0 price is verified against the manufacturer; check its live link for current pricing.
Who should buy which one?
Joovv Solo 3.0: Entry-tier buyers committing to red light therapy who want Joovv's modular upgrade path and FDA Class II registration, planning to expand to Duo / Max / Quad / Elite over time. Quasar MD Handheld Red Light Device (formerly MD Plus): Buyers focused on face-specific photobiomodulation who want the longest-running brand pedigree in the category at the value-tier price point ($299-499). Focus areas: collagen, fine lines, skin inflammation.
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