RF + Microcurrent · Handheld

메디큐브 AGE-R 울트라튠 40.68

Name: 메디큐브 AGE-R 울트라튠 40.68
Brand: medicube (APR)

40.68 MHz radiofrequency combined with microcurrent for firmness.

medicube (APR)

Manufacturer claimCollagen boosting, firmness

Technology evidence

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Multi-function — the contributing technology cannot be separated

Product evidenceNo public product-level study found

Research protocol matchUnknown

RegulatoryUnknown

Decision snapshot

Price₩698,000

Technology categoryRF + Microcurrent (multi)

Technology evidenceNo grade

Product evidenceUnknown

Dose disclosurePartial (2/6)

Protocol matchUnknown

Time burdenUnknown

Consumable lock-inUnknown

ManufacturingKorea

Separate signals only — no combined score.

Technology

RF (radiofrequency) · general tech evidence B

Radiofrequency current heats the dermis to trigger collagen contraction and remodelling

Microcurrent · general tech evidence D

Micro-ampere currents intended to stimulate facial muscle and cells

Dose transparency · Partial (2/6)

RF · Frequency40.68 MHz

RF · Output / energyNot disclosed

RF · Target temperatureNot disclosed

Microcurrent · Current (µA/mA)Not disclosed

Microcurrent · WaveformNot disclosed

Microcurrent · Frequency40.68 MHz

Undisclosed values are never estimated; “Not disclosed” is itself information for comparison.

Evidence

RF (radiofrequency) B — Home RF has a randomised split-face controlled trial (2022, 12 weeks, cosmetic on the other side) and an intraindividual controlled trial (2024) reporting wrinkle and dermal-thickness improvement. Output, temperature and protocol differ by device, so results do not transfer to a given product as-is.

Microcurrent D — Cell studies and small before/after series exist, but controlled randomised trials on skin ageing are scarce and protocols vary; reviews conclude more rigorous trials are needed.

Product grade (studies of this model only): A ≥2 independent RCTs (30+ each) · B one RCT or two controlled studies · C uncontrolled, small or maker-linked. Without them the technology grade is shown, except for multi-function devices and LED without published wavelengths. Without a published dose, study results cannot be assumed to apply to this product.

Technology evidenceMulti-function — the contributing technology cannot be separated

Product evidenceUnknown (no study of this model)

Research protocol matchUnknown

Can the effect be attributed to one technology?No — multi-function, cannot be separated

Protocol match detail

FrequencyUnknown

CurrentUnknown

Treatment timeUnknown

Treatment frequencyUnknown

Actual output is not published, so the technology evidence cannot be assumed to apply to this product. Multi-function device studies are never reused as evidence for a single technology.

Clinical studies

Studies of this model

No public product-level study found. We will add any public study the maker points to.

Marketing claim vs evidence

ClaimManufacturer claim“Collagen boosting”

EvidenceNo public study found

Measured resultNone

Independent replicationUnknown

Mechanism vs result

Mechanism shownPartial

Biological effect shownUnknown

Visible cosmetic result shownUnknown

“It heats tissue” is not “a visible lift is proven”. Home devices run far below clinic power for safety.

An immediate “lifted” look may be muscle stimulation or swelling change; persistence is mostly unmeasured.

Outcome susceptibility to placebo / natural variation

High

This does not mean the product has no effect. It shows how easily the reported result could be influenced by expectation, time, swelling, hydration or measurement conditions.

No study compared against a control, so reported change cannot be separated from the factors below.

Natural skin variation · Hydration · Swelling · Lighting · Camera angle · Make-up · Weight change · Sleep · Menstrual cycle · Skincare used alongside · Massage effect

Before / after reliability

Unknown

A: controlled conditions + objective device measurement + blinded assessment · B: mostly controlled · C: partly · D: large lighting/angle differences · F: marketing image. Only photos checked for lighting, camera, angle, expression and distance are graded; photos alone never confirm an effect.

OWNER REALITY

What owners actually experienced

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Topic	What the evidence says	What owners say
Effect Satisfied with performance	Product evidence unknown · technology —	No data
Use Actual use (median)	Recommended protocol unknown	No data
Price Owner fair price (median)	Current price ₩698,000	No data
Service Satisfied with support	Warranty unknown	No data

Not enough owner data yet.

Have you used this product? Share your experience. Answers are shown only as aggregates and no personal details are collected.

Owner answers are user reports, not findings. Verified and unverified answers are separated; under 10 responses only counts are shown, under 30 a small-sample note is added.

Treatment burden

Session time not confirmed from official instructions or a study protocol.

Must you keep using it to maintain results?Unknown

Consumable lock-inUnknown

If the effect is small, this time is a cost too. Maintenance needs are shown only when sourced.

Pricing

Retail price₩698,000List price

Estimated markupNot shown — no BOM or factory-cost basis

List price. Store and membership prices run lower (₩399,000 membership example) · 2026-10-02

“Estimated markup” is used only with a real BOM or factory-cost basis. This product has none, so no number is invented. The price premium above is a ratio of real retail prices.

What is inside typical build · estimated

RF oscillator and amplifier circuit
Metal electrode head
Temperature sensor (thermistor)
Control MCU and display
Li-ion battery
Housing and charging dock
(Some models) conductive gel
Micro-ampere current generator
Metal electrodes (spheres or bars)
Skin-impedance sensing (some models)
Control MCU
Housing
Conductive gel (consumable)

The usual build of devices using this technology — not a teardown of this product. The parts total (BOM) is not computed without a basis.

What are you paying for?

HardwareUnknown

CertificationUnknown

BrandUnknown

MarketingUnknown

DistributionUnknown

ConsumablesUnknown

Gap to cheapest in categoryUnknown

Not a cost breakdown. Undisclosed items stay “Unknown”.

Cheaper products in the same technology category

No cheaper product in this technology category yet.

Comparable technology category; dose similarity is mostly unknown. Output, wavelength and extras may differ. Equal grades mean neither side has stronger evidence.

Total ownership cost

Device₩698,000

Consumables (gel, pads, cartridges)Unknown

App / subscriptionUnknown

Battery replacementUnknown

1-year cost₩698,000

3-year cost₩698,000

Cost per studied protocol

No study of this model, so no cost per studied protocol is shown.

Cost per result is compared directly only between studies with the same endpoint, measurement method and duration. Ratios across different studies are not computed.

BUYING GUIDE

What to check before buying

Multi-function devices

With several technologies, the effect cannot be attributed to one of them.

Output per technologyCheck dose disclosure for each technology separately.

Studies of this modelMulti-function devices do not inherit technology evidence.

Evaluation criteria, not a product ranking.

Country · OEM/ODM

Brand🇰🇷 Korea

HQKorea

Made inKorea

Manufacturer(주)에이피알 계열 — 판매처 고시에 따라 (주)에이피알 또는 (주)에이피알팩토리로 표기

Battery made inUnknown

OEM / ODMIn-house

Brand nationality and country of manufacture can differ. Country and OEM are shown only when confirmed by product notices, manuals or import data; OEM structure is never inferred.

Safety · electrical

KCR-R-pg1-ME-UTUN

KC is electrical/radio conformity and is not a Korean medical-device approval number.

Official warnings not yet checked from the manual. Items to check for this technology: Burn / overheating warning · Metal implants / pacemaker contraindication · Use during pregnancy · Pacemaker / implanted electronics · Skin irritation

Medical device regulatory status

Korea MFDSNot confirmed — database not searched

FDAUnknown

CEUnknown

ClassUnknown

Clearance or certification is not proof of effect.

Clinical evidence

Studies of this model (graded)None

Claims and related-device studiesNone

Product evidenceUnknown

Issues

Report charging, battery, overheating, burns, app, electrode, LED, weak output, shutdowns or consumable recognition problems. Reports are reviewed before publishing and makers can reply.

Report a problem

A/S

WarrantyUnknown

Korea serviceUnknown

Repair availableUnknown

International warrantyUnknown

Return policyUnknown

Return difficultyUnknown · window ?d · opened Unknown · customer pays return Unknown · hygiene exclusion Unknown

Disclosure0/5

ASK OWNERS

Ask owners

Personal details are rejected automatically. Answers are owner experiences, not facts confirmed by AMS.

Sources

메디큐브 — 울트라튠 40.68 · Manufacturer (official)
다음 뉴스 — 울트라튠 40.68 리뷰(가격) · Press
메디큐브 모바일 — 상품정보 고시(제조자·제조국·KC) · Retailer disclosure
Radiofrequency-based treatments for facial rejuvenation: systematic review (ASJ Open Forum) · Peer-reviewed
Effectiveness of a radiofrequency device for rejuvenation of aged skin at home: randomized split-face trial (2022) · Peer-reviewed
Home-based RF for facial rejuvenation: open-label intraindividual controlled trial (Ai, J Cosmet Dermatol 2024) · Peer-reviewed
Microcurrent therapy for skin rejuvenation: efficacy, safety and future directions (preprint review) · Peer-reviewed

Checked 2026-10-02 · The same criteria apply to every product. Send corrections through the report page.