NSK Varios Combi Pro2 Review (2026): Price, Specs, Pros & Cons
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How we reviewed this: this is a specification-based review. It uses NSK's published documentation (instructions for use, product pages and launch material) and prices listed publicly by dental distributors, checked on 8 October 2026. Preventio Hub has not bench-tested this unit and gives no rating. Where a figure is not published, we say so.
Verdict in brief
- What it is: NSK's combined tabletop unit, pairing a Varios piezoelectric scaler with an air polisher. It succeeds the Varios Combi Pro.
- Key published specs: 28–32 kHz, up to 11 W; titanium scaler handpieces; W 249 × D 290 × H 115 mm; 3.5 kg without bottle and chamber; wireless multi-function foot control.
- Powders: NSK FLASH pearl (calcium carbonate) for prophylaxis; check NSK's instructions for use for perio powders. No erythritol on the EU market.
- EU price: €5,833–€5,899 ex-VAT at a major online distributor, October 2026.
What is the NSK Varios Combi Pro2?
The Varios Combi Pro2 is NSK's combined tabletop system, presented as the successor to the Varios Combi Pro. The basic set (NSK order code Y1500505) contains the control unit, two titanium Varios scaler handpieces (VA2-LUX-HP Ti and VA2-LUX-SC Ti), a powder handpiece (Prophy) with Prophy-Chamber2 and Prophy-Hose2, a wireless foot control, hoses and irrigation and CLM bottle sets. A UK distributor's listing adds a smart display panel, independent unit and chambers, auto-cleaning, a CLM cleaning mode and a jet nozzle for the perio powder handpiece.
NSK Varios Combi Pro2 specifications
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic drive frequency | 28–32 kHz | NSK |
| Maximum ultrasonic output | 11 W | NSK |
| Scaler handpieces | Titanium VA2-LUX-HP Ti and VA2-LUX-SC Ti | NSK |
| Air polishing | Powder handpiece (Prophy) with Prophy-Chamber2; jet nozzle for the perio powder handpiece | NSK, DD Group |
| Cleaning | Auto-cleaning (four self-cleaning modes per a distributor) and a CLM mode for the water circuit with b.clean solution; the unit locks until the cleaning solution has drained | DD Group, Dentaltix |
| Display | Smart display panel | DD Group |
| Foot control | Wireless multi-function | NSK, DD Group |
| Power supply | AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz | NSK |
| Dimensions and weight | W 249 × D 290 × H 115 mm; 3.5 kg (irrigation bottle and chamber not included) | NSK |
| Warranty (UK listing) | 12 months | DD Group |
| Water heating | Not listed in the documentation we reviewed | — |
| EU price, ex-VAT (Oct 2026) | €5,833.33 (FR store; recommended €7,291.66) to €5,899 (ES store; recommended €7,373.75) | Dentaltix |
Which powders can it use?
NSK's prophylaxis powder is FLASH pearl, a calcium carbonate powder. For periodontal use the unit has a perio powder handpiece with a jet nozzle; check NSK's instructions for use for the approved perio powders and pocket-depth indications. On the EU market erythritol is not an option for non-EMS devices, because EMS holds the European patent on erythritol air polishing powder. See our powder selection guide.
How much does the Varios Combi Pro2 cost?
In October 2026 a major EU online distributor listed the basic set at €5,833.33 ex-VAT in its French store (€7,000 including 20% VAT; recommended price €7,291.66) and €5,899 ex-VAT in its Spanish store (recommended €7,373.75). NSK's iCart Prophy2 trolley was listed separately at €1,516.67 ex-VAT. A UK distributor listed the basic set at £7,196.98 retail. Dental treatment is VAT-exempt in the EU, so most clinics cannot reclaim VAT on equipment.
Strengths
- Compact published dimensions: W 249 × D 290 × H 115 mm and 3.5 kg (without bottle and chamber).
- Titanium scaler handpieces in the basic set.
- Automated cleaning with self-cleaning modes and a CLM waterline mode.
- Wireless multi-function foot control.
- Public EU price at a major online distributor.
Limitations
- 220–240 V only, per NSK's specification.
- No erythritol on the EU market (EMS patent).
- Perio powder and water heating details are not on NSK's public product page.
- The trolley is a separate purchase (€1,516.67 ex-VAT at the same distributor).
How does it compare with other combined tabletop systems?
Published specifications and public prices for the seven combined tabletop systems in our directory, in alphabetical order, checked on 8 October 2026.
| System | Ultrasonic | Size and weight | Public price (checked 8 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acteon OPUS | Newtron piezo; compatible with 70+ Newtron tips; ColourDrive power coding; QuickSense handpiece recognition | W 250 × H 270 × D 320 mm; 3.7 kg | £6,295 UK retail (DD Group); EU price on request |
| Dentsply Sirona Cavitron Jet Plus | Cavitron 30K ultrasonic scaler (30,000 strokes per second, per an older service manual) | Not listed for the current model (an older service manual gives 2 kg) | €8,143 ex-VAT, Dentaltix FR (shown unavailable); €5,657.61 DMI Ireland (VAT treatment not stated); £5,522.82 UK retail (DD Group) |
| EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master | PIEZON piezo, 24–32 kHz, up to 8 W output; PIEZON NO PAIN with PS instrument | H 245 × W 260 × L 290 mm; up to 5 kg (full) | Not publicly listed by the EU/UK distributors we checked |
| EMS GBT Machine | PIEZON PS NO PAIN MAX module; automatic handpiece recognition | Not found in the documentation we reviewed | Not publicly listed by the distributors we checked |
| Mectron Combi Touch | Piezo, 24–36 kHz automatic scan; modes endo, perio/scaler, restorative, soft | L 410 × W 260 × H 145 mm; 4.8 kg | €6,190 ex-VAT (Perio configuration) or €6,890 with trolley, Dentaltix FR |
| NSK Varios Combi Pro2 | Varios piezo, 28–32 kHz, up to 11 W; titanium scaler handpieces | W 249 × D 290 × H 115 mm; 3.5 kg without bottle and chamber | €5,833–€5,899 ex-VAT, Dentaltix FR/ES; £7,196.98 UK retail |
| Woodpecker PT-E | Piezo, 30 ± 5 kHz, 3–20 W; six ultrasonic modes | Not found in the documentation we reviewed | €6,399–€6,999 ex-VAT (Esadental IT; Foquim PT incl. trolley) |
See Combined Tabletop Systems Compared for powders, air polishing handpieces, heating and foot controls.
Who is it for?
- Practices with limited bench space that want scaling and air polishing in one unit.
- Practices already using NSK handpieces and couplings that prefer one supplier for service.
- Practices not committed to EMS's GBT protocol.
Who should look elsewhere?
- Clinics that want erythritol powder: on the EU market that means EMS equipment.
- Practices on 100–120 V supplies, given NSK's 220–240 V specification.
Frequently asked questions
What does the NSK Varios Combi Pro2 combine?
A Varios piezoelectric scaler (28–32 kHz, up to 11 W) and an air polisher with a Prophy powder handpiece and a jet nozzle for the perio powder handpiece, in one tabletop unit with a wireless multi-function foot control.
How big is the Varios Combi Pro2?
NSK lists the control unit at W 249 × D 290 × H 115 mm and 3.5 kg, without the irrigation bottle and chamber.
Which powders does it use?
NSK's FLASH pearl (calcium carbonate) is its prophylaxis powder; check NSK's instructions for use for approved perio powders. On the EU market erythritol is not an option for non-EMS devices.
What voltage does it need?
NSK's specification lists AC 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.
How much does the NSK Varios Combi Pro2 cost?
In October 2026 a major EU online distributor listed the basic set at €5,833.33 ex-VAT in its French store and €5,899 ex-VAT in its Spanish store. A UK distributor listed £7,196.98 retail.
Sources
- NSK, Varios Combi Pro2 product info: specifications and basic-set contents.
- DD Group (UK), Varios Combi Pro2 basic set: features, warranty, UK price.
- Dentaltix, French store and Spanish store listings: prices and cleaning features, checked 8 October 2026.
Correction note (8 October 2026): this review was rewritten as a specification-based review. Earlier versions included testing statements, ratings, comparative claims and figures that we could not verify against manufacturer documentation or public listings; they have been removed. See our editorial standards.