HiDow XP Micro review

The HiDow XP Micro is a small, rechargeable wired TENS and EMS unit from Missouri-based HiDow, whose devices are protected by U.S. patents. At $299.00 on HiDow's store, it gives you 2 output channels, 8 modes, 20 intensity levels and a backlit LCD in a body that measures 3.25 by 1.75 by 0.5 inches. The battery is rechargeable through an AC adapter or USB cable, and the kit includes two sets of gel pads in small and large sizes, two electrode wires and a user manual. It comes in black, silver or clear. The weak point is price against features. HiDow's own comparison chart shows the XP Micro without independent intensity or mode control per channel, while the iReliev Premium TENS + EMS offers 14 programs and a rechargeable battery for $149.95. Buyers who want HiDow and per-channel control should look at the $399.00 XPD 12.

Who it is for

buyers who want a rechargeable premium wired unit

Price

$299.00 one-time; free US shipping over $35.

Patented Technology Protected by U.S. Patents: US 9,415,217 B2 and US D759,257 S $299.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 2 output channels for 2 areas at once
• 8 modes and 20 intensity levels
• Rechargeable battery with AC adapter and USB charging cable
• Backlit LCD screen
• Includes small 1.75 by 1.25 inch and large 2.4 inch gel pads

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Rechargeable dual-channel unit in a 3.25 by 1.75 by 0.5 inch body
• Strength: Comes in black, silver or clear
• Strength: Two pad sizes included
• Weakness: Most expensive unit on this list at $299.00
• Weakness: HiDow's chart shows no independent intensity or mode control per channel
• Weakness: Fewer modes than the $149.95 iReliev Premium's 14 programs

Key facts

• Channels: 2
• Modes: 8
• Intensity levels: 20
• Display: Backlit LCD
• Battery: Rechargeable
• Price: $299.00

Where it ranks

HiDow XP Micro is No. 9 in our Best TENS Units verdict.