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Kala Red Light Elite Panel

'No Stand' setup option with hanging kit, US store

$1,139.99US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Full-length red and near-infrared panel on sale, with an unconfirmed 'FDA Cleared' badge

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Our pick for one area, with output you can check

PlatinumLED BIOMAX 300

targeted panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no stand

$659US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Small red and near-infrared panel with lab-measured output out to 24 inches

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Criterion	Kala Red Light Elite Panel	PlatinumLED BIOMAX 300
US price	$1,139.99Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review	$659Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$1,139.99 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, energy use.	$667.51 Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.
Choose if	You want a full-length 660 and 850 nm panel, on sale for several hundred dollars less than a Joovv Solo 3.0 or BON CHARGE Super Max, and you can hang it with the included kit and wait for delivery.	You want a small panel for one area at a time, with lab-measured output at the distances you'll use.
Main trade-off	Power draw and the FDA badge are unclear for this model, the backorder notice leaves delivery timing uncertain, and returns need RMA pre-approval and cost a $15 restocking fee plus return shipping.	Elective returns cost a 20% restocking fee plus shipping, and the tabletop stand is $119 extra.
Key specifications	LEDs: 231 Wavelengths: 660 nm red and 850 nm near infrared, 1:1 ratio Irradiance: 161 mW/cm² at 6 in, per Kala. The page doesn't say who measured it or with what instrument Use distance: Kala recommends about 6 to 18 in from the panel Power: The only wattage figure is 'Light output: 385W (2315W)', but 231 x 5 W would be 1,155 W. No power-consumption figure is given. Input is 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Timer and modes: 5, 10, 15 or 20 minute sessions, seven frequency settings and a pulse recovery mode. Digital timer and remote control, though the page says the panel controller doesn't include a battery EMF: '0.00 at 4 inches', with no unit given In the box*: Panel, user manual, hanging kit, protective goggles, charger and wall adapter, power cord	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 variant	'No Stand' setup option with hanging kit, US store	targeted panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no stand
Dimensions	Listed as 'L220W96H900mm', about 8.7 x 3.8 x 35.4 in. The 96 mm figure is labeled width but reads as the panel's depth. The spec list gives the weight as 30 lb, but Kala's online store lists 9,952 g (about 21.9 lb) for every setup option.	18.90 x 8.66 x 2.76 in and 11 lb, per PlatinumLED's comparison table.
Installation	The 'No Stand' setup includes a hanging kit. The page doesn't say what it hangs from (door, wall or ceiling) or whether you'll need to drill. Roller Boot, Vertical Stand and Horizontal Stand are separate setup options at higher prices. The panel plugs in at 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, and no dedicated circuit 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.
Materials	Iron shell, with lenses at 30 and 60 degrees.	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.
Warranty	2 years, per the spec list on the product page. Kala's return policy says that outside the 30-day return window, its warranty program 'may cover repairs or replacements'. Final-sale items remain under warranty service, and you make a claim by emailing Kala with proof of purchase. Coverage details and exclusions weren't found. The shipping page whose web address mentions warranty gives no warranty terms.	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.
Returns	You can return it within 30 days of delivery for a refund if you bought it directly from kalaredlight.com. It has to be in like-new condition, with all original accessories, manuals and packaging. You need pre-approval through Kala's RMA process first. Then you have 14 days from receiving the RMA to send it back by a trackable method. A $15 restocking fee applies to all returns, and you pay return shipping. Duties and taxes aren't refunded. Kala lists its Vertical and Horizontal Stands, and Kala Goggles, as final sale. The two policy pages give different refund timings after inspection: 5 to 10 business days, or typically within 14 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	Measured wall power draw during a session What the hanging kit attaches to The hanging kit's weight rating Warranty coverage details and exclusions Who pays shipping on warranty claims When it would actually ship under the backorder notice How many sessions per day or week Kala recommends (the FAQ entry on daily use showed no answer) Whether the FDA device-identifier record for 'KALA Elite' covers the unit sold on the US store, since the store's barcode doesn't match the record's identifier How the 161 mW/cm² figure was measured Delivered irradiance at 12 to 18 in, the far end of Kala's use distance Panel weight: 30 lb in the spec list, but 9,952 g (about 21.9 lb) for every setup option in Kala's online store	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

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