| US price | $1,199Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review | $659Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review | $1,299Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review |
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| Three-year ownership estimate | $1,211.54 Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh. | $667.51 Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh. | $1,322.18 Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh. |
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| Choose if | You want a full-length 660 and 850 nm panel that hangs on a door, with output given at several distances. | You want a small panel for one area at a time, with lab-measured output at the distances you'll use. | You want one large panel that works without an app or subscription and can grow into a linked BIOMAX setup. |
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| Main trade-off | Its output figures aren't backed by a named test, it has no pulse or dimming, and return shipping comes out of your refund. | Elective returns cost a 20% restocking fee plus shipping, and the tabletop stand is $119 extra. | You can't work out a dose from published figures, and a return costs $259.80 plus shipping. |
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| 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: 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
| - 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
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| Exact variant | Single panel, sold as the PRO1500 in one configuration, with door mount and hanging kit, no stand | targeted panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no stand | single full-body panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no stand |
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| Dimensions | 36 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. | 18.90 x 8.66 x 2.76 in and 11 lb, per PlatinumLED's comparison table. | 35.83 x 11.81 x 2.76 in and 33 lb, per PlatinumLED's comparison table. |
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| Installation | A 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 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. | 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. |
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| Materials | 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. | 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. |
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| Warranty | Three 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. 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. | 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. |
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| Returns | 60 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, 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. | 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. |
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| 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
| - 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
| - 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
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