Zeno vs. ThermaClear - it’s on!
	Zeno	ThermaClear
Size:	4.5″ long x 1.5″ wide x 0.5″ thick	5″ long x 2″ wide x 1″ thick
Weight:	3.1 ounces	4.4 ounces
Warm-Up Time:	Up to two minutes	Approx. ten seconds
Application Time:	2.5 minutes	2 seconds
Uses Allowed In One Session:	Up to three	Unlimited
Recharge Time Between Uses:	Up to 30 seconds	Up to 8 seconds
Recharging Time:	Up to six hours	None - use fresh batteries
Treatment Tip Life	90 to 150 treatments	Replace once a year or if damaged
Replacement Tip Price:	$35 or $50
MSRP:	$185 - $200	$150
So okay…the Zeno takes up less space and it has a rechargeable battery, but in this case I don’t think either is that big of a selling point. The ThermaClear manages to accomplish the same thing that the Zeno does for less money, less hassle, and in less time. Having used heat therapy on pimples for over a year, I can definitely say that the treatment is effective; having a choice of application methods is exactly what I want as a consumer. Were I buying a zit-zapper today, I would have to go with the ThermaClear. The ThermaClear is available directly from the manufacturer. MSRP: $149.95 What I Like: No expensive replacement tips to purchase; much quicker treatment; less expensive than the Zeno; larger treatment tip size than Zeno What Needs Improvement: Well, it’s larger than the Zeno and the heat may be a bit intense for more sensitive users, but otherwise I think it is a better deal