Medicube Booster Pro vs ZIIP HALO, Which Should You Buy
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4 independent reviewers
Andrew Conrad Barile, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) | CEO and Founder, Xtreem Pulse LLC
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Dr. Andrew Conrad Barile is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the CEO and Founder of Xtreem Pulse LLC, the engineering company behind PureLift. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College and is a licensed physical therapist.
He brings over two decades of clinical and entrepreneurial experience across physical therapy, craniosacral therapy and medical device innovation, built on a working knowledge of human anatomy and muscle physiology.
For PureLift LAB he reviews how current is delivered across all ten levels, from sub-sensory nanocurrent and skin-level microcurrent to motor-level EMS, and how the Infuse pass fits into the same ten-minute routine.
Bertica M. Rubio, M.D.
Board-Certified Physician, Dartmouth Medical School | Medical Director, Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic
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Dr. Bertica M. Rubio is a board-certified physician and Medical Director of the Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic in Redlands, California. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her pediatrics residency at UC Irvine Medical Center.
With decades of clinical experience, she specialises in age management medicine, regenerative medicine, wound healing and growth factor therapies, and her practice integrates evidence-based medical science with advanced aesthetic treatment.
For PureLift LAB she reviews articles for medical accuracy across the whole dial, from the gentle nanocurrent and microcurrent settings through to muscle-level EMS and the Infuse pass.
Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Head and Neck Surgeon | Fellow, American College of Surgeons | Mount Sinai
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Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at ENT and Allergy Associates in West Nyack, New York. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He completed his otolaryngology residency at New York University Medical Center, serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
For PureLift LAB he brings a wider clinical lens, connecting at-home facial stimulation from microcurrent to EMS to the anatomy underneath, with the same rigour we apply to every device specification.
Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann
Chair of Angiology, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg | Clinic Director, University Clinic for Angiology
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Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann is Chair of Angiology at the Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane and Clinic Director of the University Clinic for Angiology at the Brandenburg University Hospital.
He trained at the University of Hamburg, was a Max Planck Society Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, and held senior consultant posts at the Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin before his appointment as Chair in 2016.
One of Europe's leading authorities on arteriogenesis, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and US and EU patents, he reviews for PureLift LAB how the evidence on electrical stimulation is read and where its limits lie.
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Buy the ZIIP HALO if you want a dedicated nanocurrent and microcurrent device with app treatments and a published study, and buy the Medicube Booster Pro if you want several skincare modes at a lower price.
This comparison covers what separates them, such as:
- what each device does
- price and what is in the box
- gels and running costs
- the evidence each brand publishes
- warranty and FDA status
and many more!
We make PureLift, a competing device, so this comparison sticks to what each brand publishes and says plainly where each one wins.
Key Points:
ZIIP lists the HALO at $399.99 with four 30 ml gels in the box; Medicube lists the Booster Pro at $249 regular.
ZIIP HALO combines nanocurrent and microcurrent with app treatments, while the Booster Pro combines electroporation, microcurrent, mid-frequency EMS, an electric-needle mode, vibration and LED.
ZIIP cites an independent SGS study over 42 days reporting a 28 percent reduction in the appearance of forehead wrinkles; Medicube cites testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences.
ZIIP offers a two year warranty when bought from ZIIP or an authorized retailer.
Neither product page mentions FDA clearance; we identified clearances K212342 and K161484 for the original HALO, and none for the Booster Pro.
The short answer
ZIIP HALO if microcurrent toning is your focus and you like app-guided treatments.
Medicube Booster Pro if you want skincare absorption, pore care and a microcurrent step in one lower-priced device.
Every figure comes from the brand's own website or listings, checked in October 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
Side by side
| ZIIP HALO 2.0 | Medicube Age-R Booster Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $249 regular, seen at $230 on sale |
| Technologies | Nanocurrent and microcurrent | Booster, MC, Derma Shot, Air Shot, sonic vibration, LED |
| In the box | Four 30 ml gels, Firm, Refresh, Glow, Clear | Device and USB cable |
| Gel | ZIIP gels recommended | No special gel required, per Medicube |
| Published output | Reviewers report 900 nanoamps to 500 microamps | Not published |
| Warranty | Two years from ZIIP or authorized retailers | See Medicube's terms |
| FDA 510(k) | K212342, K161484 for the original HALO | None found |
What each device does
ZIIP HALO
ZIIP says the HALO adapts electrical currents to the skin's natural bioelectricity. The preloaded 4 Minute Facial uses both microcurrent and nanocurrent, and the free app adds Instant Lift, All-In-One, Clarity and Tone treatments. See our ZIIP HALO 2 review.
Medicube Booster Pro
Medicube lists six functions, and a Protoclinical guide describes Booster as electroporation, MC as microcurrent and Derma Shot as mid-frequency EMS. See our Medicube Booster Pro review.
Evidence each brand publishes
ZIIP cites an independent SGS study run over 42 days with about 31 to 32 adults, reporting a 28 percent reduction in the appearance of forehead wrinkles and a 24 percent increase in firmness measured by Cutometer.
Medicube cites testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences on its product page.
Brand-funded studies are useful but small. The independent research picture is in our research summary.
Running costs
ZIIP includes four gels and sells replacements, so add those to the yearly cost. Medicube says no special gel is required.
Who each one suits
Choose ZIIP HALO if
You want a dedicated microcurrent and nanocurrent device, app treatments and a two year warranty.
Choose the Booster Pro if
You want several skincare modes, including absorption and pore care, at a lower price.
If neither fits, a third option
Both devices share gaps that matter to some buyers: neither publishes its output on its product page, and ZIIP relies on its own gels while Medicube has no FDA clearance we could find.
We make PureLift, so weigh this accordingly. Our devices run nanocurrent at level 1, microcurrent at level 2 and EMS from level 3 to 10 on one dial, publish their output at a stated load, up to 7 mA at 500 ohms on PureLift Face, and work with any water-based conductive serum. PureLift Face is $499 and cleared under K190269.
If the two devices above suit you, buy one of them. If you want a stronger setting or a published output, see our direct comparisons: PureLift vs NuFACE, PureLift vs ZIIP HALO, PureLift vs FOREO BEAR and PureLift vs Medicube Age-R.
Safety
Do not use any facial current device if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, if you are pregnant or if you have epilepsy, and skip broken or irritated skin. The full list is in our safety article.
Frequently asked questions
Is ZIIP HALO better than Medicube Booster Pro
They do different jobs. ZIIP HALO is a dedicated nanocurrent and microcurrent device, while the Booster Pro is a multi-mode skincare device with one microcurrent mode.
Which is cheaper, ZIIP or Medicube
The Medicube Booster Pro at $249 regular costs less than the ZIIP HALO at $399.99.
Does ZIIP HALO have EMS
ZIIP describes nanocurrent and microcurrent, not EMS. The Booster Pro's Derma Shot is described as mid-frequency EMS.
Are ZIIP and Medicube FDA cleared
Neither product page mentions clearance. We identified clearances for the original HALO and none for the Booster Pro.
Do I need gel with ZIIP or Medicube
ZIIP includes and recommends its own gels. Medicube says no special gel is required.
This article sits inside our full map of the category, where we set out all 33 devices we track, what each one carries and what each brand publishes: Nine Technologies on One Dial, What the Rest of the Market Actually Carries.