Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL vs Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE

Both the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL and the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL uses pneumatic wave generation; the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE uses electromagnetic ballistic. Their published purchase figures overlap: $3,949–$13,349 for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL against $5,999–$9,999 for the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE. FDA records located: for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, no record located; for the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE, no record located.

Specs and prices are estimates based on publicly available data as of September 2026. Confirm details with the manufacturer or seller before you buy.

Side by side

SpecificationValue tierWorkhorse Mini / Pro / XLValue tierOceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE
Technology
CategoryValue and direct-import tierValue and direct-import tier
Wave generationPneumaticcompressed-air radialElectromagnetic ballisticcompressor-free radial, per the specification table
Energy fieldWhere the peak energy landsPeaks at the applicator surfacePeaks at the applicator surface
Technology as publishedRadial pressure waveClinical and at-home shockwave and ultrasonic
Stated use or positioningWellnessthe seller frames these devices around wellness rather than diagnosis or treatmentClinical useOceanus also sells an in-home device, the PhysioLITE III
Energy outputPressure in bar, energy flux density in mJ/mm² and energy per pulse in mJ are different quantities. A figure in one row never stands in for another.
Energy per pulsemJNot published60–185 mJequivalent to 1–5 bar, as published
Pressurebar1–8 barMini; the XL runs 1.0–4.0 barNot published
FrequencyHz1–21 Hzall three models1–22 Hz
Applicators and handpiece
Applicators and transmitters5 applicatorsPro: 6, 9, 15, 20 and 25 mm6, 15 and 25 mm heads
Handpiece life3.5 million shotsXL; its manual says about 2 million per projectile4,000,000 pulsesPhysioPRO warranty minimum; PhysioPRO II 2,000,000
Preset protocols46Pro7 presetsplus more than 25 illustrated treatment recommendations
Size and setup
Unit weight26 lb (≈ 11.8 kg)Mini, without case2.07 kg (≈ 4.6 lb)controller unit only
DimensionsNot published12 × 9.5 × 5 inL × W × H
ConfigurationBuilt-in compressorPro; the XL uses a German KNF air pumpTabletop controller with therapy handlealuminum carrying case; the PhysioPRO II is controlled from a phone or tablet app
Other published details8-inch screenPro, with a second massage handle7.0-inch colour touchscreenPhysioPRO; 4 burst modes
Price and buying
Purchase price$3,949–$13,349Mini $3,949 · Pro $10,349 · XL $13,349$5,999–$9,999PhysioPRO II $5,999 · PhysioPRO $9,999
Monthly leaseNot publicly listed$500 per monthadvertised, factory direct
Warranty and guaranteesOne-year warrantylimited; consumables excludedThree years on the controller, one year on accessoriesplus a 30-day money-back guarantee; the company page states a one-year guarantee on all products
Sales and serviceDirect e-commerce purchaseships within the United States onlyFactory-direct leaseonline store, financing and dealers
Regulatory recordRecord types and numbers exactly as located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another product.
FDA record locatedNone locatedNone located
Other marks and claimsNo FDA clearance claimedthe seller's footer says that, apart from any cleared indications referenced in public documentation, the devices have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for medical treatmentAdvertises “FDA registered”a facility registration, not a clearance
Our notes
Where it stands outRadically cheaper, direct e-commerce purchase, one-year warranty.An aggressive lease entry point.
What to checkThe seller frames these devices around wellness rather than diagnosis or treatment. Confirm the exact cleared indications before making any clinical claim.The site advertises “FDA registered”, which is a facility registration and is not the same as clearance. Verify model-specific labelling.

9 further fields have no published figure for either machine.

Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL vs Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE: common questions

What is the difference between the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL and the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE?

Both the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL and the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE put their peak energy at the applicator surface, so they are built for the same clinical job and compare fairly. The Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL uses pneumatic wave generation; the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE uses electromagnetic ballistic. The Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL is described as “Radial pressure wave”, the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE as “Clinical and at-home shockwave and ultrasonic”.

Which is cheaper, the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL or the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE?

Their published purchase figures overlap: $3,949–$13,349 for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL against $5,999–$9,999 for the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE. Monthly figures: Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, not published; Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE, $500 per month. Prices change and estimates are not quotes, so confirm both in writing.

Are the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL and the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE FDA cleared?

FDA records located: for the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL, no record located; for the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE, no record located. A record covers one configuration and one indication, and never transfers to another model, so check it against the exact configuration you are quoted.

How do I choose between the Workhorse Mini / Pro / XL and the Oceanus PhysioPRO / II / LITE?

Start with the clinical job, then ask both vendors for the same five things in writing: the exact model, revision, and which accessories are included at that price; contract term, APR, total payments, and the buyout option at the end; handpiece and consumable life, and what a replacement costs; warranty coverage and US service turnaround time; the exact FDA clearance number and the current labelling for the configuration being quoted.

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