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CriterionBON CHARGE Super Max Red Light Therapy DevicePlatinumLED BIOMAX 900MitoPRO 1500X
US price$1,599Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$1,299Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$1,299Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$1,599

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: energy use.
$1,322.18

Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

$1,310.55

Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

Choose ifYou want one tall panel with the mounting hardware in the box, and you have a solid door to hang it from.You want one large panel that works without an app or subscription and can grow into a linked BIOMAX setup.You want one door-hung panel for full-body sessions, with dimmable red and near-infrared light and a three-year warranty.
Main trade-offA one-year warranty with buyer-paid shipping on claims, only two wavelengths, and no measuring distance for irradiance, so the dose delivered at 3 to 12 inches is unknown.You can't work out a dose from published figures, and a return costs $259.80 plus shipping.Mito publishes no output figure at its recommended distance, and returning the 25 lb panel costs you shipping without the optional protection.
Key specifications
  • LEDs: 300 LEDs, 5 W dual chip
  • Wavelengths: 660 nm red and 850 nm near infrared
  • Irradiance: >162 mW/cm² in the spec table, comparison table and product description. No measuring distance given
  • Power and input: 1,500 W, AC 85–265 V
  • Timer and modes: Selectable 5 to 30 minute sessions on the product page, but the store's product description says sessions of up to 20 minutes. Modes: red, near infrared or both
  • Stated use distance: 3 to 12 in from the panel
  • EMF and flicker: 0.05–0.1 µT EMF, with flicker listed as zero. No measuring distance given
  • In the box: Panel, power cord, 2 braided steel cables, threaded posts, protective goggles, height-adjusting pulley, door mount
  • LEDs: 300 LEDs. LightLab's report lists 144 red, 150 infrared and 4 blue, which adds up to 298
  • Wavelengths: 480, 630, 660, 810, 830, 850 and 1060 nm in the store description. The comparison table says "7 Wave" but lists only six, leaving out 850 nm
  • Irradiance: None published for the 900 at any distance. The chart and "3rd Party Verified" report under it are for the BIOMAX PRO ULTRA. The 900's own LightLab test measured total output in an integrating sphere, not irradiance at a distance
  • Power: 490 W and 4.4 A at 110 V in Solo mode. 380 W and 3.45 A in Remote mode. LightLab measured 490.9 W at 119.7 V
  • Size and weight: 35.83 x 11.81 x 2.76 in, 33 lb. Maximum heat rating 130°F (55°C)
  • In the box and mounting: Panel, eye protection, door hook, hanging bracket, power and patch cables, cable assembly with snap links, six screws, a wrench and a simple remote. Wall bracket $79 and stands $139 to $869, sold separately. None names the 900
  • Use guidance: The product page says 10 to 20 minutes per area, up to 2 to 3 areas a day, 3 to 5 times a week. It gives 8 to 14 in for deep tissue and 16 to 24 in for the face. The FAQ says 10 to 15 minutes at 6 to 12 in for deep tissue
  • EMF and flicker: PlatinumLED lists 0.0 µT at 4 in. The only test it describes used an unnamed EMF detector. It makes no flicker claim
  • LEDs: 300 lenses with 600 chips. Mito says each lens holds two chips on separate circuits
  • Wavelengths: 590, 630, 660, 810, 830 and 850 nm. Mito gives the split as 6%, 22%, 22%, 17%, 17% and 17%
  • Modes and dimming: The touchscreen runs all six wavelengths (half red and amber, half near infrared), red and amber only, or near infrared only. The manual says red and near infrared each dim from 1 to 100%. The app adds NIR Extend: up to 20 minutes of near infrared with a 1-minute red break every 4 minutes
  • Irradiance at 6 in: Mito lists >73 mW/cm² by professional spectroradiometer and >160 mW/cm² by consumer meter. The lab report Mito summarizes gives 53.5 mW/cm² average and 72.5 mW/cm² peak. Mito publishes no figure for any other distance
  • Power: Mito lists 445 W. The lab measured 418.7 W at the wall. Input voltage isn't stated
  • Size and coverage: 10 x 43 in and 25 lb. Mito rates it for full body, and the smaller 750X for upper or lower body
  • Controls: Touchscreen with session timer, brightness control and alarm. One panel connects to the phone app by Bluetooth, and Mito's App Store listing shows the app as free with no in-app purchases. Running several panels together takes a wireless remote, which Mito includes only with 2- and 4-panel arrays
  • Use guidance: 10-minute sessions at 12 to 18 in, at least 6 hours apart on the same area. The manual says 4 to 6 sessions a week, and the product page says 4 to 7. Mito advises no more than 15 minutes and never over 20. It gives the near-infrared-only cap as both 5 and 10 minutes
  • In the box: Panel, power cable, user manual, over-the-door hook, steel hanging cables, 4 vinyl straps, opaque goggles and Mito Red IR3 glasses
  • EMF and flicker: Mito says the panel emits 'no detectable EMF' at 6 in or more and is flicker-free, but publishes no measurements. The manual's only flicker entry, IEC 61000-3-3, tests the panel's effect on mains power, not light flicker
Exact variantSuper Max (single model), 35.5 x 11.8 x 2.56 in panel with door mountsingle full-body panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no standsingle 10 by 43 inch panel, with over-the-door hook and hanging cables, no stand
Dimensions91 x 30 x 6.5 cm (35.5 x 11.8 x 2.56 in) and 14 kg (31 lb), per the spec table on the product page.35.83 x 11.81 x 2.76 in and 33 lb, per PlatinumLED's comparison table.10 x 43 in (width x height, panel only) and 25 lb. Mito says to add about 6 to 8 in to the height on a floor or universal stand. It doesn't state the depth. Mito's lab-test table lists the panel as 42 x 9 in instead, without explaining the difference.
InstallationIt hangs over a door from the included door mount, using braided steel cables, threaded posts and a height-adjusting pulley. The setup text says it can also stand on a solid surface. BON CHARGE's comparison table lists 'Door Mount' as the stand option for this model, and the product page lists no floor stand. It plugs in with the supplied power cord (AC 85–265 V). No dedicated circuit is described.The door hook and hanging bracket come in the box, and PlatinumLED's FAQ mentions an included over-the-door hanging kit. Stands cost extra, stand sales are final, and no stand listing names the 900. The Mobile Floor Stand ($139) fits "BIO and BIOMAX panels" but tells you to check its weight capacity, which isn't published. The wall bracket ($79) and four other stands say "BIOMAX panels only". Those stands run from $219 for the XL Mobile Floor Stand to $869 for the XL Motorized Horizontal Stand. The 900 draws 4.4 A at 110 V in Solo mode, and PlatinumLED says its lights also run on 220 V.An over-the-door hook, steel hanging cables and four vinyl straps come in the box. The manual shows how to hang the 1500X from a door but gives no weight limit for the hook. Mito's floor stand ($139) and universal vertical or horizontal stand ($349) fit the 1500X but cost extra. The panel plugs in with the supplied 16 AWG cord. Mito doesn't state input voltage, current draw or outlet needs. The only electrical rating in the manual is the 10 A, 250 V fuse. The manual gives an operating range of 45°F to 115°F.
MaterialsNot stated by the manufacturer.LightLab's report describes a formed steel housing, an aluminum circuit board mounting plate and four fans above the LEDs. Each LED has a clear conical plastic optic.Not stated by the manufacturer.
Warranty1-year manufacturer's warranty. The product-page FAQ says it runs from the date of purchase, but the store's refund policy says one year from delivery. To claim under the policy, you email BON CHARGE and return the product at your own cost within the warranty period. BON CHARGE then repairs, replaces or refunds at its option, and it pays shipping back on repaired or replaced items. Products used contrary to instructions, abused, modified, damaged or fitted with substitute parts aren't covered.Three years. PlatinumLED's warranty page says it runs from the delivery date in one place and from the purchase date in another. The refund policy says purchase. It covers a light that isn't working properly. PlatinumLED decides case by case whether to send parts, troubleshoot by phone or email, or replace the unit with a new or refurbished one. Claims need photo or video evidence. Drops, misuse and opening the panel aren't covered. Only the original buyer from PlatinumLED or an authorized reseller is covered. Neither page says who pays shipping on a claim.Three years on MitoPRO X panels, starting on the delivery date. It covers defects in material or workmanship under normal use, for the original purchaser only. Negligence, improper maintenance, modification, theft and loss aren't covered. Mito doesn't repair panels or supply parts. It replaces eligible units, and you send back the whole product. Mito pays for the return label only in the first 180 days. Claims start by email to info@mitoredlight.com, and Mito may ask for photos or video of the defect.
ReturnsYou can return items within 30 days of receipt for an exchange, refund or store credit, and you pay return shipping. The refund policy names no restocking fee. Items from bundles, promotions or free gifts must come back unused and in original condition. Report a faulty product within 14 days of delivery. If an item is found faulty, BON CHARGE pays the return shipping. General condition requirements for a standard return weren't confirmed.60 days from delivery, for the panel only. It must arrive back at PlatinumLED by day 60, in its original packaging with all accessories. Elective returns carry a 20% restocking fee, which is $259.80 at list price. You pay return shipping, and original shipping isn't refunded. Stands and accessories such as remotes are final sale. You need a return authorization by email first. The refund policy says refunds are processed within 14 days of receipt or proof of return shipment.60-day trial from delivery, with no restocking fee. The return must be postmarked within the 60 days and go back in the original packaging. You pay return shipping unless you added Free Returns & Package Protection at checkout. Mito doesn't state that option's price. Shipping fees and the protection fee aren't refunded. Shipping damage must be reported within 10 days of delivery.
Unresolved questions
  • Delivered irradiance at BON CHARGE's 3 to 12 in use distance
  • Measured wall power draw during a session
  • Recommended session length and frequency
  • General condition requirements for a standard return
  • What it costs to ship the panel back
  • Housing material
  • The door mount's weight rating
  • The FDA product code or listing number behind the 'FDA Class II registered' statement
  • Irradiance at any distance
  • Whether the simple remote's "full power" means 490 W or the 380 W Remote mode
  • Which stand can carry a 33 lb panel, since no weight limits are published
  • Who pays shipping on a warranty claim
  • Whether the warranty starts at purchase or delivery
  • US shipping cost, since the store says free and the shipping page gives no price
  • Fan noise
  • Whether the light flickers
  • Peak wavelengths, since the lab report gives none
  • What the scanned ETL and CB documents for the 600 and 900 actually cover
  • Irradiance at the recommended 12 to 18 in
  • Input voltage and plug type
  • Panel depth and housing material
  • Fan noise
  • Measured light flicker and EMF
  • The price of the optional return protection
  • Whether the wireless remote is sold on its own, and its price
  • The door hook's weight limit
  • Whether the near-infrared-only cap is 5 or 10 minutes
  • Which standards UL's medical equipment listing covers
  • Why the lab-test table lists 42 x 9 in and only 660 and 850 nm
  • The spectroradiometer model behind the lab figures

These comparisons use published specifications, not head-to-head tests. Prices and terms are dated. Unknown costs are not zero. Check the exact variant before you buy.