Rank #1 in Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99
Philips Lumea 8000 Series BRI949/00 IPL Device
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Philips Lumea 8000 Series, model BRI949/00, takes the top spot in this guide at £329.99 — the highest price of any IPL here, and about £60 more than the Ulike Air 10 at £269.98. It carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 3,875 ratings and ranks 11th in Amazon's IPL Hair Removal Systems category, so it has both the largest review base and the strongest category placement of the devices in this article. Philips describes four curved attachments for body, face, bikini and underarm, plus a Satin Compact Pen Trimmer, and claims up to 98% hair reduction after four treatments, with reduced hair for up to two years rather than the 12 months the packaging may still show.
The number that does not hold up on this listing is not the price, though. It is the size. The specification table gives product dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 cm and a weight of 1.16 kg in the same row, which cannot both describe the same object: a handheld IPL with four attachments is not one centimetre on any side. The same table names the product as BR1949/BR1947, while the title and the item model number field both say BRI949/00, and it names three treatment areas where the title names four. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from any test we ran.
How those 3,875 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £329.99 — the highest of the IPL devices in this guide |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 3,875 ratings |
| Star breakdown | 73 five-star, 14 four-star, 4 three-star, 2 two-star, 7 one-star; the bars add up to 100 while the listing reports 3,875 ratings |
| Product dimensions (as listed) | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 1.16 kg |
| Model (as listed) | BRI949/00 in the title and item model number; the Product Name field says BR1949/BR1947 |
| Attachments | 4 named in the title (body, face, bikini, underarm); 3 named in the spec sheet |
| Treatment claims | Treat every 2 weeks for the initial 6-week phase; up to 98% hair reduction after 4 treatments; packaging may still show a 12-month claim |
| Ranking and availability | 11th in IPL Hair Removal Systems (27,837th in Health & Personal Care); first available 6 Nov. 2018 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I have been using this for a few months and have had great results. Before I would have to shave my legs every couple of days but now even after 2 weeks there is hardly any growth. I have dark hair and pale skin so it works well for me. For other areas like underarms and bikini line it has also reduced the hair growth a lot but there are some patches that have not yet gone completely. I find the device easy to use and it is not painful compared to other methods of hair removal. I looked at a few different options before purchasing and I am very happy with my choice.”
Verified purchase“Easy to use and painless! Although I haven't had long enough for long term review , have already noticed benefit of use”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best IPL Hair Removal Devices 2026: 10 Ranked, Two at £109.99.
Questions people ask
How much does the Philips Lumea 8000 Series BRI949/00 cost?
The listing price is £329.99, which is the highest price of the IPL devices covered in this guide.
What is the customer rating?
4.4 out of 5 from 3,875 ratings. The star bars run from 73 five-star down to 7 one-star, and those bars add up to 100 rather than to the 3,875 ratings quoted.
How big is the device?
The Amazon specification table says 1 x 1 x 1 cm and 1.16 kg. A handheld IPL with four attachments cannot be one centimetre on every side, and the listing offers no second measurement to check.
How often do you treat with it?
Philips says to treat every 2 weeks for the initial phase of 6 weeks. The bullets claim up to 98% hair reduction after 4 treatments, and clinically proven results after 2.
What is in the box?
The title lists four smart curved attachments for body, face, bikini and underarm areas, plus a Satin Compact Pen Trimmer. The spec sheet names only three areas, so the two fields disagree.
Does the model number match across the listing?
No. The title and the item model number both read BRI949/00, but the Product Name field reads BR1949/BR1947.
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