Masks and Wearables

Masks and Wearables: a quick buyer's checklist

1. Fit and sizing. Look at the strap, the stated head or body size range and the weight.
2. Wavelengths. Check which are included, as stated by the maker.
3. Eye shielding. The listing should say whether eye covers are built in, and you should follow the maker's directions.
4. Session length and timer. Compare the stated session length and whether the device shuts off by itself.
5. Power source. Battery, USB or mains power affects use. Check the cable and charging time.
6. Cleaning directions. Look at how the maker says to wipe the unit, since it touches skin and hair.

Wearable output figures are manufacturer-rated, often without a stated method. Read our medical disclaimer if you have a light sensitive condition. Wearables sit close to the face and eyes, so the eye guidance in the manual matters more than the marketing copy does. We pass on the maker's directions as written and add nothing of our own about what a device will do. If a listing leaves out the size range or the eye guidance, we write that it is not stated, and you can ask the seller.

Where to begin

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