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LUMEBOX 2.0
Handheld red and near-infrared device, listed with FDA but not cleared
$629US price, checked
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Porsche also cofounded Superhuman Chambers, which sells hyperbaric chambers · About the author. This is general information, not medical advice, and no clinician has reviewed it.
The verdict
LUMEBOX 2.0 is a handheld device with 660 nm red and 850 nm near-infrared light, and its spec sheet lists 15 LEDs. It suits you if you want a portable unit for the face or one joint, with irradiance published at a stated distance. The catch: FDA lists it as a registered device but hasn't cleared it, and Lumebox gives no output figure at the 6 inches it advises.
The trade-off
It has no FDA clearance, no output figure at its advised distance and a 15% restocking fee on returns.
At a glanceHandheld device
- Wavelengths
- 660 nm red and 850 nm near infrared, run as red, near infrared or both together
- LEDs
- 15 LEDs rated 3 W each, per the spec sheet
- Irradiance
- Red 125 mW/cm² and near infrared 140 mW/cm² at 1 cm…
- Session
- A 12-minute cycle with a beep at 6 and 12 minutes…
Model reviewed: Portable handheld red and near-infrared device, one configuration, stand sold separately
$629
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- Returns 30 days to return it, with a 15% restocking fee and return shipping at your cost. See conditions
- Warranty One year from purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship. See conditions
About this price
List price on Lumebox's US product page, in US dollars. The page labels $629 'Sale price' but prints no regular price, so it's recorded as the list price. Tax is extra, and Lumebox doesn't state a US shipping cost. The $59 stand isn't counted. Spare parts are $29.95 for the charger, $19.95 for the handle, $24.95 for the case and $19.95 for goggles.
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A GOOD FIT FOR
You want a portable red and near-infrared device with irradiance published at 1 cm.
- You want one portable device for the face and for spot use on a joint or muscle
- You want both 660 nm red and 850 nm near infrared, which you can run separately or together
- You want an irradiance figure with a stated distance (1 cm) and the readings behind it
- You travel and want a case and a 100 to 240 V adapter in the box
THINK TWICE IF
- You want an FDA-cleared device, since FDA lists it under a 510(k)-exempt code with no 510(k) number
- You want to cover large areas at once, since a handheld unit treats one area at a time. The PlatinumLED BIOMAX 300 is a panel with lab-measured output at several distances
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding, photosensitive or using steroids, per Lumebox's own contraindications
- You want a low-cost trial, since returns carry a 15% restocking fee and you pay shipping
- You want to run it while plugged in, which the manual says it won't do
What still needs checking
- Irradiance at 6 in, the distance Lumebox advises for skin
- Whether SGS is the lab behind the 1 cm figures, and how the readings were taken
- Battery capacity and the cost of a replacement battery
- US shipping cost
- Whether the spec sheet's size, weight and LED count describe the current 2.0
- Whether the 30-day return window runs from purchase or from receipt
- Flicker measurements, since Lumebox says flicker isn't an issue on a battery device but publishes no test
- Who pays to ship the unit to Lumebox for a warranty claim
- Housing material
Is Lumebox FDA cleared?
No. FDA’s registration and listing database lists Lumebox under product code ILY with no 510(k) number. A search of FDA’s 510(k) data for the name Lumebox found no match1114.
ILY is ‘lamp, infrared, therapeutic heating’, a Class II category that FDA exempts from 510(k), so devices in it can be sold without a clearance13. Lumebox calls itself ‘FDA-registered’1 and ‘registered with the FDA as a Class II Medical Device’4. That’s a listing, not a clearance, and it isn’t an FDA finding that the device works1113.
Lumebox’s manual says the device isn’t intended to cure, heal or diagnose any medical condition5.
The practical details.
| Exact variant | Portable handheld red and near-infrared device, one configuration, stand sold separately |
|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 660 nm red and 850 nm near infrared, run as red, near infrared or both together. Lumebox says each dual-chip bulb emits both |
| LEDs | 15 LEDs rated 3 W each, per the spec sheet. The product page and manual give no LED count |
| Irradiance | Red 125 mW/cm² and near infrared 140 mW/cm² at 1 cm, averaged over 15 readings in Lumebox's charts. Lumebox says a first lab measured above 150 mW/cm², and it published the lower figures from a second lab. No reading at the 6 in distance it advises |
| Session | A 12-minute cycle with a beep at 6 and 12 minutes, then a mandatory 3-minute cool-down. For skin, Lumebox suggests about 6 minutes at 6 in, 3 to 5 times a week. For joints and muscles, it suggests 6 to 12 minutes close to the skin, 3 to 7 times a week |
| Power | The spec sheet lists 12 W consumption and about 6 W output. The manual lists 5.4 to 6.9 W depending on mode. The adapter is DC 9 V 3 A |
| Battery | Lithium-ion pack, capacity not stated. The spec sheet gives 140 to 150 minutes per charge. The manual gives up to 3 hours to charge, at least 500 full charge cycles and a 3-year product life |
| FDA status | Registered and listed with FDA under product code ILY (lamp, infrared, therapeutic heating), a Class II category exempt from 510(k). The listing shows no 510(k) number |
| Eye safety | Goggles come in the box. The manual says to wear eyewear, especially in near-infrared mode, and not to stare at the LEDs. It classes the device as IEC 62471 risk group 1 (low risk) |
| Standards and EMF | The manual lists IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-11, 60601-2-57, 62233 and 62471, and an IP22 rating. Lumebox reports 0.2 µT at 0 cm from an SGS test dated May 13, 2022 |
| In the box | Handheld device, travel case, internal battery, comfort-grip handle, AC adapter, user manual and protective eyewear |
| Controls | One power button: tap to start and to cycle red, near infrared and both, and hold for 2 to 3 seconds to turn off. It remembers the last mode. Lumebox mentions no app |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 4.25 x 1.75 in and about 4 lb, per the spec sheet on Lumebox's specs page. The page doesn't say which version of the device the sheet describes, and the manual gives no size or weight to check it against. |
| Materials | Not stated by the manufacturer. |
Before you buy
InstallationNone
None. It's a handheld unit with an internal lithium-ion battery that charges from the included AC adapter (100 to 240 V, DC 9 V 3 A). The manual says it won't run while plugged in and takes up to 3 hours to charge fully. An optional comfort-grip handle screws onto the back. A stand is sold separately.
WarrantyOne year from purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship
One year from purchase, covering defects in materials and workmanship. It's limited to the original buyer and doesn't cover units bought from third-party sellers. Lumebox chooses between repair, replacement and refund, and says it may pay to ship a repaired or replacement unit back to you. The policy doesn't say who pays to ship the unit to Lumebox. Exclusions include improper use, modifications, unauthorized repair and normal wear and tear. Claims go by email to help@thelumebox.com.
Returns30 days to return it, with a 15% restocking fee and return shipping at your cost
30 days to return it, with a 15% restocking fee and return shipping at your cost. The policy counts the 30 days from purchase and wants the return postmarked within them, while the FAQ and manual count from receipt. You need an Authorized Return Number from help@thelumebox.com, and the device must come back in its original condition and packaging with all components. The original shipping and handling isn't refunded. Lumebox says refunds take about two weeks after it gets the unit. The policy doesn't say whether a used device qualifies.
More about this assessment
LUMEBOX 2.0 is a handheld device with 660 nm red and 850 nm near-infrared light, sold for $629 on Lumebox's US store. Its spec sheet lists 15 LEDs. FDA lists it under product code ILY, which is exempt from 510(k), and shows no 510(k) number, so it isn't FDA cleared. Lumebox reports 125 mW/cm² red and 140 mW/cm² near infrared at 1 cm. It gives no figure at the 6 inches it advises for skin. A session is a 12-minute cycle followed by a 3-minute cool-down. The warranty is one year, and returns carry a 15% restocking fee. Lumebox says the studies it cites used research devices, not Lumebox.
Strengths on paper
- Irradiance is published with a distance: 125 mW/cm² red and 140 mW/cm² near infrared at 1 cm
- Lumebox says it used the lower of two lab results rather than the higher one
- Red, near infrared or both, with a 12-minute timer that beeps at 6 and 12 minutes
- The manual states IEC 62471 risk group 1, and goggles come in the box
- Travel case, grip handle, adapter and goggles are included
- Lumebox reports EMF at 0 cm from the device rather than at a distance
- The manual states battery cycle life (500 cycles) and a 3-year product life
- Lumebox lists prices for the charger, handle, case, goggles and stand
Limitations
- No 510(k) clearance: FDA lists it under product code ILY, which is exempt from 510(k)
- No irradiance figure at the 6 in distance Lumebox advises for skin, so its advice can't be turned into a dose
- The spec sheet and manual disagree on output wattage (5.8 W and 6.0 W against 5.4 W and 6.1 W)
- Returns carry a 15% restocking fee, and you pay return shipping
- One-year warranty, against a 3-year product life in the manual
- It can't run while plugged in, and each 12-minute cycle is followed by a 3-minute cool-down
- Lumebox's own page says the studies it cites used research devices, not LUMEBOX
- The manual gives no LED count, size or weight, and the spec sheet may describe an earlier version
Running costs.
PLAN YOUR OWNERSHIP COSTS
What will it cost to own?
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3-year planning total
$629.47Every field has a value. This is an estimate, not a quote.
Energy component: $0.47
Purchase + installation + years × (annual consumables + annual other) + watts/1000 × hours/day × 365 × years × $/kWh. Annualized allowances, not an exact replacement schedule. Excludes taxes, shipping, finance and resale unless entered.Replacement parts & cost assumptions
Recorded recurring parts and refills:
- Replacement charger (AC adapter): $29.95. Lumebox lists the charger at $29.95. It gives no replacement interval, and one comes in the box.
- Replacement protective goggles: $19.95. Lumebox lists goggles at $19.95. One pair comes in the box, and Lumebox gives no replacement interval.
- Comfort-grip handle: $19.95. Lumebox lists the 2.0 handle at $19.95. One comes in the box.
- Carrying case: $24.95. Lumebox lists the carrying case at $24.95. One comes in the box.
- Purchase is the $629 list price on Oct 23, 2026. Tax is extra, and Lumebox doesn't state a US shipping cost.
- Installation is $0. It's a battery handheld that charges from the included adapter. The $59 stand is optional and isn't counted.
- Nothing needs replacing on a schedule, and there's no subscription or app. A replacement charger is $29.95, a handle $19.95, a carrying case $24.95 and goggles $19.95.
- Watts uses the 12 W red-light consumption on the spec sheet. The spec sheet and manual give different output figures, and neither is stated as measured wall draw.
- Hours per day is 0.2, one 12-minute cycle a day. The manual recommends consistent daily use, though Lumebox's own routines run 3 to 7 sessions a week.
- At 12 W and 0.2 hours a day, that's about 0.9 kWh a year.
- The battery is internal and not user-serviceable, and Lumebox doesn't publish a replacement price. The manual lists at least 500 full charge cycles and a 3-year product life.
Evidence & sources.
Does red light therapy work? Our evidence review grades the research as Mixed. That grade is about the claim, not about this product.
- Regulator recordFDA's registration and listing database lists Lumebox under product code ILY, lamp, infrared, therapeutic heating, with no 510(k) number. It names Dongguan Heron Opto Co., Ltd. in China as the manufacturer, with Lumebox as its US agent.1114 A listing records the maker and the device. It isn't a clearance or approval, and it isn't an FDA finding that the device works. FDA's device identifier entry for LUMEBOX model LB-001A (published Aug 22, 2023) also shows only ILY and no 510(k). FDA's classification page marks ILY as exempt from 510(k). FDA's 510(k) database has no entry for Lumebox (checked Oct 20, 2026).
- Manufacturer claimLumebox's FAQ says the device is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device, and its manual says it meets relevant IEC safety standards.45 Class II is the class of the ILY product code, not a clearance. The manual says it isn't intended to cure, heal or diagnose any medical condition.
- Manufacturer claimLumebox reports 125 mW/cm² red and 140 mW/cm² near infrared at 1 cm.1367 The comparison device isn't named, and the charts name no lab. The testing page names an SGS report dated Feb 16, 2022 for samples of LUMEBOX, which may not be the 2.0. No independent measurement of the 2.0 is published.
- Manufacturer claimLumebox says red light therapy has been shown in studies to support healthy-looking skin and temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain.115 Lumebox's own page says those studies used research devices, not LUMEBOX. Its sources page lists published papers on other devices and on cell biology. Lumebox lists no trial of the device itself.
Sources (15)
- LUMEBOX 2.0 Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 23, 2026
- LUMEBOX 2.0 listing on Lumebox's store (price and availability) Lumebox · manufacturer · price read from the store’s product data · checked Oct 20, 2026
- FAQ Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions About Lumebox Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- LUMEBOX user manual and guide (V27) Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Specs Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Testing Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Returns Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Warranty Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Lumebox store search listing (accessory prices) Lumebox · manufacturer · data file · checked Oct 20, 2026
- openFDA registration and listing search: proprietary name lumebox U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) · regulator · data file · checked Oct 20, 2026
- openFDA GUDID device search: brand name lumebox U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) · regulator · data file · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Product classification: lamp, infrared, therapeutic heating (product code ILY) U.S. Food and Drug Administration · regulator · checked Oct 20, 2026
- openFDA 510(k) search: device name lumebox (no matches) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) · regulator · data file · checked Oct 20, 2026
- Sources Lumebox · manufacturer · checked Oct 20, 2026
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