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CriterionHooga HGPRO1500MitoPRO 300XPlatinumLED BIOMAX 300
US price$1,199Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$449Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$659Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$1,211.54

Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

$452.45

Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

$667.51

Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

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 small, dimmable panel for your face or a joint that sits on a table, with a three-year warranty.You want a small panel for one area at a time, with lab-measured output at the distances you'll use.
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 covers only small areas, and Mito doesn't publish output at the 12 to 18 inches it recommends.Elective returns cost a 20% restocking fee plus shipping, and the tabletop stand is $119 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
  • LEDs: 60 lenses / 120 chips. Each lens holds two chips on separate circuits, so the panel can run 100% red, 100% near infrared or 50% each
  • Peak wavelengths: 590, 630, 660, 810, 830 and 850 nm. Mito gives the split for the whole MitoPRO X series as 6%, 22%, 22%, 17%, 17% and 17%
  • Irradiance at 6 in: >130 mW/cm² by consumer solar meter and >56 mW/cm² by professional spectroradiometer. Mito reports a LightLab test (report LLIA002765-005, Sep 12, 2025) of 38.2 mW/cm² average and 55.9 mW/cm² peak over the area below the LEDs
  • Power: 125 W power consumption on the product page. The LightLab test measured 111.8 W wall draw and 36.4 W total radiant power
  • Coverage and distance: Face, neck or joints. Mito recommends 10-minute sessions at 12 to 18 in. The manual says 4 to 6 sessions a week, and the product page says 4 to 7
  • Controls and modes: Touchscreen with three modes: all wavelengths, red and amber only, or near infrared only. The manual gives dimming from 1% to 100%, plus near-infrared pulsing. The Bluetooth app adds an NIR Extend mode of up to 20 minutes. Mito's App Store listing shows the app as free with no in-app purchases
  • In the box: Panel, tabletop stand, power cable, user manual, opaque protective goggles and Mito Red IR3 glasses
  • LEDs: 100 LEDs. LightLab counted 48 red, 50 infrared and 2 blue
  • Wavelengths: 480, 630, 660, 810, 830, 850 and 1060 nm in the product description. The comparison table says "7 Wave" but lists only six, leaving out 850 nm
  • Irradiance (lab average, 350–1700 nm): 71.79 mW/cm² at 6 in, 56.25 at 12 in, 43.89 at 18 in and 35.30 at 24 in. At 12 in, red (600–700 nm) averaged 24.61 and near infrared (780–1700 nm) 30.50
  • Power: 180 W and 1.6 A at 110 V on the comparison table. LightLab measured 174.8 W at 120 V
  • Size and weight: 18.90 x 8.66 x 2.76 in, 11 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 remote. Tabletop stand $119 and wall bracket $79, sold separately
  • Use guidance: 10 to 20 minutes per area, up to 2 to 3 areas a day, 3 to 5 times a week. The product page says 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. Its EMF article describes an in-house test with an unnamed detector. It makes no flicker claim
Exact variantSingle panel, sold as the PRO1500 in one configuration, with door mount and hanging kit, no standMitoPRO 300X targeted 9.5 by 14.5 inch panel, with tabletop standtargeted panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no stand
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.9.5 x 14.5 in (width x height, panel only) and 7 lb, per the product page. Mito says to add about 6 to 8 in to the height if you use its floor or universal stand. It doesn't state panel depth.18.90 x 8.66 x 2.76 in and 11 lb, per PlatinumLED's comparison table.
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.The 300X comes with a tabletop stand. The manual says to pull it out and set the panel on a level surface. The manual's door-hanging steps cover only the 750X and 1500X. The $139 floor stand is listed for those two panels only. The $349 universal stand fits every MitoPRO X size. The panel plugs in with the supplied 16 AWG power cord. Mito doesn't state input voltage or amperage, and it doesn't call for a dedicated circuit.The box includes a door hook, a hanging bracket, a cable assembly and snap links, so you can hang it over a door. The tabletop stand costs $119, fits only the 300 and 450, and is sold separately. A wall mount bracket is $79 and a mobile floor stand is $139. Stand sales are final. PlatinumLED lists a 1.6 A draw at 110 V and says its lights adapt to any household voltage, with a cord for your country.
MaterialsNot stated by the manufacturer.Not stated by the manufacturer.LightLab's report describes a formed steel housing, an aluminum circuit board plate and two fans above the LEDs. Each LED has a clear conical plastic optic.
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.Three years on MitoPRO X panels, starting on the delivery date. It covers only the original purchaser who bought from mitoredlight.com or an authorized reseller, and it can't be transferred. It covers defects in material or workmanship under normal use, but not negligence, improper maintenance, modification, theft or loss. Mito doesn't repair units or supply parts. It replaces an eligible panel with a brand-new one. You send back the whole product with all its parts. Mito pays the postage for the first 180 days. After that, you pay to ship it in. Claims start by email to info@mitoredlight.com.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, opening the panel and damage from mis-inserted stand screws aren't covered. Only the original buyer from PlatinumLED or an authorized reseller is covered. Neither page says who pays shipping on a claim.
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.60 days from delivery, postmarked within the window, with no restocking fee. The panel must come back in its original packaging, and damaged or unsellable returns are refused. Return shipping is on you unless you bought Free Returns & Package Protection at checkout. The policy page doesn't price that option, and its fee isn't refunded. Original shipping fees aren't refunded either. Refunds go to your original payment method, and Mito says to allow up to 5 business days.60 days from delivery, for the panel only. It must reach PlatinumLED's returns center by day 60, in its original packaging with all accessories. Elective returns carry a 20% restocking fee, which is $131.80 at list price. The fee applies even though the store description calls this a "60-Day Trial". You pay return shipping, and original shipping isn't refunded. Stands and accessories such as remotes are final sale. You have to email support for a return authorization first. Refunds are processed within 14 days of receipt or proof of return shipment, whichever comes first.
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
  • Irradiance at the recommended 12 to 18 in
  • Whether LightLab tested the current six-wavelength 300X or an earlier two-wavelength unit
  • Input voltage and plug type
  • Panel depth and housing material
  • Whether the 300X ships with the door hook and cables in the manual's general box list
  • Fan noise
  • Near-infrared pulse frequency
  • What the optional return protection costs
  • Who tested the panel to the IEC 60601 standards Mito lists
  • Who pays shipping on a warranty claim
  • US shipping cost, since the store says free and the shipping page gives no price
  • Fan noise
  • Whether the light flickers
  • Measured peak wavelengths, since the lab report gives band totals only
  • Whether Intertek's directory lists the BIOMAX 300 under the IEC 60601 standards PlatinumLED cites
  • Whether the warranty starts at purchase or delivery, since PlatinumLED's pages say both

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.