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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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Joovv Solo 3.0

Single standalone panel, with no kit, mount or stand add-on

$1,699US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Mid-size modular red and NIR panel with app control

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Criterion	PlatinumLED BIOMAX 300	Joovv Solo 3.0
US price	$659Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review	$1,699Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$667.51 Planning total. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.	$1,699 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, other annual costs, energy use.
Choose if	You want a small panel for one area at a time, with lab-measured output at the distances you'll use.	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-off	Elective returns cost a 20% restocking fee plus shipping, and the tabletop stand is $119 extra.	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: 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	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 variant	targeted panel, with door hook and hanging bracket; no stand	Single standalone panel, with no kit, mount or stand add-on
Dimensions	18.90 x 8.66 x 2.76 in and 11 lb, per PlatinumLED's comparison table.	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.
Installation	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.	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.
Materials	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.	Not stated by the manufacturer
Warranty	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.	2-year warranty, per the product page badge and a product tag on Joovv's store. Coverage terms and exclusions weren't captured.
Returns	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.	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	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	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

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