A four-pack can be the least expensive order to place, while a bulk pack can have a lower cost per electrode. The better purchase depends on how many compatible pads you need and how quickly you will use the replacements.
Our selected offers range from $4.97 for four Balego electrodes to $72.88 for 200 KF5050 electrodes, before applicable tax. We offer free standard U.S. shipping with no minimum order, so a single replacement pack does not require a larger cart to qualify.
Use the comparison below to separate three amounts: the order total, the price per individual pad, and the cost of a fresh four-pad set.
How much do replacement TENS pads cost?
| Product and selected option | What one order unit contains? | Price before tax* | Approx. cost per pad | Approx. cost per four-pad set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balego reusable electrodes—2-inch square | 1 package × 4 pads = 4 pads | $4.97 | $1.24 | $4.97 |
| Everyway KF5050—16-pad option | 4 packages × 4 pads = 16 pads | $12.99 | $0.81 | $3.25 |
| Richmar InTENSity—40-pad order | 10 packages × 4 pads = 40 pads | $16.95 | $0.42 | $1.70 |
| Everyway KF5050—200-pad option | 50 packages × 4 pads = 200 pads | $72.88 | $0.36 | $1.46 |
These are purchasing comparisons, not claims that the products perform identically. The Balego and InTENSity selections are listed as 2 × 2 inches; KF5050 measures 50 × 50 mm, approximately 2 inches square. Confirm that the electrode specifications and connection meet your device’s requirements before comparing costs.
If you need help matching the device first, use our replacement TENS pad by device guide.
Does “four-pack” mean four pads or four packages?
The wording can describe different quantities.
On our Balego electrode listing, one order unit contains four individual pads. On the KF5050 listing, the selector labeled “4 packs” contains 16 pads because each of those four packages holds four electrodes.
The same distinction applies to the larger options: a 40-pad order supplies ten four-pad packages; a 200-pad order supplies fifty. Neither count describes the number of treatment sessions the electrodes will provide.
Before comparing listings, identify the total individual pad count, the number of inner packages, and whether the displayed price covers one package or the entire bundle.
Can I buy just four TENS pads with free shipping?
Yes. Our Balego four-pad package is available as a single order unit with free standard U.S. shipping. The $4.97 comparison above applies to the 2-inch square selection; check the selected option when choosing another size.
A small order can make sense when you need one replacement set, use pads infrequently, or are confirming an approved alternative before ordering more. There is no need to buy unused stock simply to reach our shipping threshold: we do not have a minimum for standard U.S. shipping.
For details about comparing shipping offers, see our free-shipping and delivered-price guide.
When does buying TENS pads in bulk save money?
Compare the total amount you expect to spend on the same acceptable product over a useful purchasing period.
The KF5050 options provide a same-product example. At the prices above:
| Purchasing plan | Total pads purchased | Merchandise total |
|---|---|---|
| Five orders of the 16-pad option | 80 | $64.95 |
| Six orders of the 16-pad option | 96 | $77.94 |
| One order of the 200-pad option | 200 | $72.88 |
If you expect to buy six 16-pad orders at those prices, the 200-pad option costs $5.06 less in merchandise and provides more replacement stock. If you only need five smaller orders, their combined $64.95 cost is still below the $72.88 bulk purchase.
This is a price break-even calculation, not a reason to accumulate pads you cannot use. It assumes unchanged prices, no additional discounts, and our standard U.S. shipping; tax is excluded. Confirm storage instructions and any package expiration or use-by information before committing to more inventory.
The InTENSity 40-pad option offers another order size between a small replacement supply and a 200-pad purchase. Compare it when that specific electrode meets your device requirements.
Which order size fits your replacement needs?
| Your purchasing situation | Option worth comparing | Budget consideration |
|---|---|---|
| You need one fresh four-pad set. | Balego four-pack | Lowest upfront total among the selected offers |
| You want a few separately packaged KF5050 sets. | KF5050 16-pad option | Four replacement sets without purchasing fifty |
| You use the specified InTENSity electrodes and want ten replacement sets. | InTENSity 40-pad order | Intermediate order size with ten separate four-pad packages |
| Your clinic regularly uses compatible KF5050 electrodes. | KF5050 200-pad option | Lowest unit price in this selected comparison; largest upfront purchase |
Order quantity does not establish compatibility, comfort, or useful life. Use the electrode specified for your equipment or a confirmed suitable replacement. Our TENS electrode buying guide covers the size, connector, and construction questions that come before the price comparison.
How should I calculate delivered cost per electrode?
Use the amount charged for the electrode order after discounts, then add shipping and any mandatory fees. Include applicable tax when calculating your final out-of-pocket total.
Delivered cost per pad = final order cost ÷ total individual pads purchased.
Use the same tax and shipping basis for every offer. A price labeled “from” may refer to a different size or quantity, and a free-shipping banner may have an order minimum. For a mixed cart, include the shipping cost fairly attributable to the electrode purchase rather than assigning the full cart’s shipping to every item.
If you need an adapter or replacement lead wire to use an otherwise acceptable electrode, include that first-order accessory cost separately. For example, our 48-count Uni-Tab electrodes use a tab connection. Their pad count alone does not make them a direct replacement for a pigtail electrode.
Does “buy 10” mean ten pads or ten packages?
Check the selling unit on the particular listing. Our Balego four-pack page currently displays a 10% discount offer for purchases of 10 or more units. Because one unit is a four-pad package, ten units represent 40 electrodes.
Check the cart’s qualifying quantity and final price. Do not assume that different sizes, different products, or separately placed orders combine toward a discount unless the offer permits it.
A quantity discount on several small packs and the price of a preconfigured bulk pack are separate offers. Compare the resulting totals after the applicable discount, rather than comparing discount percentages alone.
What do reusable TENS pads cost per session or month?
The package quantity cannot answer that by itself. Reusable pads are assigned to one person, and usable life varies with the electrode, handling, skin conditions, and storage. A four-pad package does not necessarily mean one session, and a 40-pad order does not mean 40 sessions.
For your own records, divide the cost of a set by the number of suitable sessions it actually provided. Use observed suitable life rather than treating a published maximum as a guarantee, and replace pads when their condition requires it.
For a monthly replacement budget, count new sets opened, rather than every treatment visit. For example, opening four of the ten four-pad sets in a $16.95 InTENSity order allocates $6.78 of electrode purchase cost to that month, before tax. The initial order still costs $16.95; $6.78 is the portion used in that example.
For broader inventory planning, use our clinic bulk-purchasing guide. Keep electrode storage and replacement decisions tied to the instructions for the product you receive.
Choose the quantity you can use.
Start with a compatible electrode, identify the actual pad count, and compare the delivered order total. Then decide whether you need one fresh set, a few sealed replacements, or a regular clinic supply.
Order our Balego four-pack, compare KF5050 package quantities, or select the InTENSity 40-pad order. You can also browse our electrotherapy electrode collection for other sizes and connection types.




