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CriterionHooga HGPRO1500Joovv Solo 3.0
US price$1,199Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$1,699Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$1,211.54

Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

$1,699

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: installation, other annual costs, energy use.
Choose ifYou want a full-length 660 and 850 nm panel that hangs on a door, with output given at several distances.You want a mid-size, app-controlled panel you can pair with more Joovv panels later, and you value the stated safety certification and the HSA/FSA payment option.
Main trade-offIts output figures aren't backed by a named test, it has no pulse or dimming, and return shipping comes out of your refund.It costs more than larger rival panels, publishes no wavelengths or wattage, and lists no mounting hardware in the box, so a mount or stand may cost extra.
Key specifications
  • LEDs: 300 dual-chip LEDs, listed as 300 x 5 W, with a 60-degree beam angle
  • Wavelengths: Each dual-chip LED holds a 660 nm red and an 850 nm near-infrared emitter. Hooga doesn't say how output splits between them
  • Irradiance and coverage: 218 mW/cm² at 3 in, 189 at 6 in, 136 at 12 in and 102 at 18 in. Coverage grows from 43 x 14 in to 60 x 29 in over that range. Hooga names no meter, lab or method
  • Power: 530 W power consumption on the product page, but 300 W on Hooga's comparison chart. Both give 1,500 W as the rated or 'LED power class' figure. Input is AC 85–265 V
  • Controls: Red, near infrared or both, set with the panel's MODE button. The manual lists a 5, 10 or 15 minute timer, and the panel starts with no timer set. No pulse or brightness control, and Hooga mentions no app
  • Use guidance: For skin, 18 in for 2 to 3 minutes per area. For deeper tissue, 6 to 12 in for 6 to 10 minutes. Hooga suggests 3 to 5 sessions a week, and no more than 2 a day
  • EMF and flicker: Hooga claims 0.0 μT at 6 in. The product page calls the panel flicker-free, and the certifications page calls it low-flicker. No test report, instrument or method is published
  • In the box: Panel, US power cord, series linking power cord, door mount, hanging kit with adjustable pulley, protective goggles and user manual
  • LED count: 150 (product tag on Joovv's store)
  • Light type: Red and near-infrared. Wavelengths aren't published on the product page
  • Irradiance: Over 100 mW/cm², from a product tag on Joovv's store. No measurement distance given
  • Modes: Recovery+ (pulsing LEDs), Ambient Mode, Alarm Clock and an NIR mode. Joovv says to use eye protection when NIR mode, including Recovery+, is active
  • Control and pairing: iOS and Android app. Pairs with other Joovv devices by Bluetooth or hardwire cables
  • Safety certification: Joovv says Intertek tested and certified its Generation 3.0 devices to applicable IEC 60601 medical electrical safety requirements
  • FDA GUDID record: Product code ILY ("Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating"). Exempt from premarket submission, over the counter and in commercial distribution
Exact variantSingle panel, sold as the PRO1500 in one configuration, with door mount and hanging kit, no standSingle standalone panel, with no kit, mount or stand add-on
Dimensions36 x 8.6 x 3.1 in and 21 lb, per Hooga's comparison chart and the table on its product page. Hooga's online store lists a weight of 13,154 g (about 29 lb) without saying whether that includes packaging.8.75 × 36 in, from a product tag on Joovv's online store. Depth isn't stated. The store also gives a weight of 25 lb but doesn't say whether that's the panel or the packed shipment.
InstallationA door mount and a hanging kit with an adjustable pulley come in the box. The manual says to hang the kit and panel from the door mount, then plug the panel into any outlet. Mobile stands are sold separately. Input is AC 85–265 V, and no dedicated circuit or electrician is described.No electrical work is described. The product page has separate "Choose your kit" and "Choose your setup" selectors. Product tags on Joovv's online store name door, wall, stand and tabletop-stand setups. Setup prices weren't shown in the page text reviewed. In-box contents aren't stated, including any mounting hardware.
MaterialsNot stated by the manufacturer.Not stated by the manufacturer
WarrantyThree years on the PRO1500, per the product page, the store listing and the manual. The manual counts the three years from delivery and says the warranty covers all parts and labor. Hooga's warranty page says coverage starts on the date of purchase, with no activation step. Abuse, misuse, modification, drops and non-Hooga parts aren't covered. If Hooga needs the panel back, you pay to ship it. Claims go by email to contact@hoogahealth.com.2-year warranty, per the product page badge and a product tag on Joovv's store. Coverage terms and exclusions weren't captured.
Returns60 days from delivery. The panel must be in the condition you received it, in its original packaging. Returns aren't free: Hooga deducts the return shipping cost from your refund once it receives the item. US customers can print a prepaid label at Hooga's discounted rates. The policy also says 'open-box items cannot be refunded'. It doesn't say whether that covers any panel you've unboxed during the 60 days or only units sold as open-box. Items that aren't in original condition, or come back after 60 days, get only a partial refund. Approved refunds go back to the original payment method within 3 to 5 business days.A product tag on Joovv's online store lists a 60-day trial period. The product page links to a Returns page but gives no return conditions or return-shipping costs.
Unresolved questions
  • How the irradiance figures were measured, and with what instrument
  • Actual wall power draw, given the 530 W and 300 W figures
  • How output splits between red and near infrared
  • Housing material
  • The door mount's weight rating
  • Fan noise
  • What return shipping costs for a 21 lb panel
  • Whether 'open-box items cannot be refunded' applies to a panel you've unboxed and tried
  • Which models the scanned FCC, CE and RoHS certificates name
  • The FDA listing record itself, which Hooga shares only on request
  • Wavelengths and the red and NIR mix
  • Power draw in watts
  • Outlet requirements
  • Irradiance at a stated distance
  • Recommended session length
  • Panel depth
  • Whether the 25 lb catalog weight is the panel or the shipped box
  • In-box contents, including any mounting hardware or eyewear
  • Return conditions and return-shipping costs
  • Warranty exclusions
  • Whether the companion app carries any fee
  • Device-specific clinical evidence, which wasn't reviewed

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.