The battle of IPL hair removal handset has bought two of the biggest names in the IPL hair removal industry as opponents; Ulike sapphire Air hair removal IPL series and Silk’n IPL hair removal devices. Both brands sell their devices around the whole world and are well-known globally.
One brand brags about its ice-cooling technology while the other takes pride in its device head with rotatable design. That is not all, there is much more to both devices like,
- Safety mechanisms
- Efficacy of results
- Intensity levels
- Price
All these things can confuse you about which of the two you should invest in. So, let us compare both side by side and find the ultimate winner for you.
The Differences Between Ulike and Silk’n
Let us explore all the features of Ulike and Silk’n one by one.
1. Top Devices of Ulike Vs. Silk’n
Both Ulike and Silk’n have several devices. Out of all these devices let us talk about the best sellers of both brands.
The best of Ulike’s devices include,
When it comes to Silk’n, it takes pride in,
In both brands, the devices have some differences like,
- Design
- Energy output
- Intensity levels
- Treatment modes
- Duration of Results
2. Design and Ease of Handling
Both Ulike devices come in a wand-like shape.
- Ulike Air 3 is a sleek device that fits perfectly in the palm
- Ulike Air 10 is curved in the middle part to provide a good grip
Regarding the devices of Silk’n,
- Silk’n Infinity Fast is a handheld device with approximately equal length and width
- Silk’n 7 is a gun-shaped device
Out of all these devices, the following features make devices easy to handle,
- The grip of Ulike Air 10
- Lightweight of Ulike Air 3
- Design of Silk’n 7
However, Silk’n Infinity FastInfinity Fast is a little difficult to hold, and it slips out of hands.
3. Number of Attachments
Ulike keeps their IPL devices simple. Its windows are designed in a way that they reach every part of the body efficiently. However,
- Ulike Air 3 has a single light window
- Ulike Air 10 has dual light windows that allow better performance
On the other hand,
- Silk’n Infinity has a single head for hair removal on full body and face
- Silk’n 7 Black has 3 attachments for face, body, and intimate areas
Furthermore, note that the head of Silk’n 7 is rotatable and moves in 6 directions at 360 degrees to reach all parts of the body seamlessly.
4. Specific Technology for Skin Protection and Skin Comfort
Both devices of Ulike are incorporated with,
- Skin tone sensors to ensure that the device flashes on compatible skin tone
- Advanced ice-cooling technology that lowers the temperature of the radiation
- IPL technology to target unwanted hair follicle
Furthermore, Ulike is
- FDA-Cleared
- Clinically tested
The major technology behind Silk’n is eHPL which is a combination of galvanic and optical energy. Also, it is an FDA-cleared brand. However, it only has,
- Skin tone sensors to ensure the safety of the device
5. Results
The timeline of the results of Ulike is around 6 months, just like a standard IPL device. To get upto 99% of the results, you have to do,
- 2 to 3 hair removal sessions per week for 3 to 4 weeks
- 1 hair removal session biweekly for the next 8 weeks
Ulike Air10 gives 96% results in 2 weeks while Ulike Air 3 provides 93% results in just 3 weeks.
Both devices of Silk’n give 92% of the results in 3 months. Also, the time of treatment is,
- 6 hair removal sessions with one after every 2 weeks
6. Intensity and Treatment Levels
Just like the design, the Ulike Air series has a basic number of intensity levels.
- Ulike Air 3 has 3 levels of intensity including soft, normal, and fast
- Ulike Air 10 has the same 3 levels with the addition of SHR mode for stubborn hair
Moreover, there are options to either glide the device on your skin or stamp it on the tricky areas.
The intensity levels of Silk’n devices are greater than that of Ulike. And its treatment levels are the same as that of Ulike. Moreover, the treatment time of Ulike is 10 to 15 minutes for full body and it is around 20 minutes for Silk’n devices.
7. Inside the Package
Ulike provides the complete package at the price of the device. Whether it is Ulike Air 10 or Ulike Air 3 IPL hair removal handset, you receive the following things in the package,
- Ulike Sapphire Air 3 or Air 10 IPL hair removal handset
- Power cord with adaptor
- Small safety razor
- Goggles for protection of the eyes
- A storage case for the device
Silk’n is like a mini version of Silk’n IPL devices. So, it only comes with an adaptor and a storage case. In comparison, Silk’n 7 black IPL hair removal devices come with a whole set including,
- Silk’n 7 IPL device
- Safety razor
- Luxury storage case
But, there are no safety goggles inside both packages of Silk’n.
8. Price
When it comes to the prices of the hair removal devices, Ulike is the clearly more economical hair removal option. Its prices are,
- $329 for Ulike Sapphire Air 3
- $319 for Ulike Sapphire Air 10
Moreover, Ulike Air 3 and Air 10 devices can be bought on Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Deals.
The price range for Silk’n IPL hair removal devices is given as,
- $399 for Silk’n Infinity Fast IPL device
- $599 for Silk’n 7 IPL Hair removal handset
Also, these devices are also available at a discount of $100 to $150 on the Black Friday sale.
9. Ratings and Reviews
Regarding ratings and reviews, Ulike is a well-known Chinese brand with 6 million+ consumers globally. With most of its consumers satisfied,
- The ratings of Ulike Air 10 are 4.76 out of 5 stars from around 900 consumers
- The ratings of Ulike Air 3 are 4.63 out of 5 stars from around 2409 consumers
In contrast, there are no ratings or reviews on the official site of Silk’n. If we refer to the ratings on Amazon, it is rated 3.5 to 4 out of 5 stars by approximately 200 customers.
How to Choose Between Ulike and Silk’n?
The details of each feature of both devices are discussed above. Now, let us take a bird’s eye view of both and decide which of the two you should go for.
Parameter | Ulike | Silk’n | Winner |
Devices | Ulike Sapphire Air 3
Ulike Sapphire Air 10 |
Silk’n Infinity Fast
Silk’n 7 Black |
Both |
Price range | $329 to $399 | $399 to $599 | Ulike |
The price range on discount | $239 to $319 | $299 to $449 | Ulike |
In the box | ● IPL device
● Safety goggles ● Charger and cord ● Safety razor ● Storage case |
● IPL device
● Charger and cord ● Luxury case ● Safety razor |
Ulike |
Intensity levels | 3 | 5 | Silk’n |
Treatment modes | Glide and stamp | Glide and stamp | Both |
Ice-cooling technology | Yes | None | Ulike |
Skin tone sensors | Yes | Yes | Both |
UV filters | Yes | Yes | Both |
Attachments | None | 3 | Silk’n |
Choose Ulike If
Considering the table and your requirements, we suggest you buy a Ulike IPL hair removal handset if,
- You want an economical hair removal device
- You expect to see results in less than one month
- You can commit to 3 hair removal sessions per week for 3 to 4 weeks
- Your skin is sensitive to pain and you prefer a device with a cooling mechanism in it
- You do not worry about multiple attachments for different areas of the body
- You do not want to buy a set of safety goggles separately
Choose Silk’n If
Silk’n IPL hair removal devices are a better option for people looking for an IPL hair removal handset with,
- Multiple attachments for face, body, and other areas
- Rotating head so that they do not have to move hands in weird positions
- Enough patience to see results in 3 months
- Cannot do IPL hair removal sessions every other day
- Can compromise on the lack of reviews and ratings available on the official website
- Can spend more money on an IPL device
Conclusion
Ulike and Silk’n are two of the top IPL hair removal brands in the industry of hair removal devices. Both brands have 3 IPL devices. Out of which, 2 are recent and well-accepted. We have compared the 2 devices of each brand in this article and reached the conclusion that,
- Ulike offers a more comfortable hair removal experience
- Ulike is more affordable and provides a complete hair removal set
- Silk’n IPL device has a greater number of intensity and attachments
Now, it is upto you to buy whichever of the two devices suits your requirements more.