Have you used the PlatinumLED panels for your red light therapy or seen their features online? Do you wonder which other brands match or outmatch them?
We took the time to assess several options on the market, and here’s what we discovered.
The PlatinumLED panels stand out for their broad wavelength spectrum and high irradiance output. Plus, they have some of the best user-friendly settings control tools.
However, there are other brands with features similar to PlatinumLED. We picked the top 6 PlatinumLED alternatives we know you’ll love.
At the moment, PlatinumLED primarily produces red light therapy panels with several options to choose from.
Although PlatinumLED produces a BIO series and the SaunaMAX PRO, its most popular option is the BIOMAX Series. This series has four red light therapy panel options:
The manufacturer indicates that the key difference for all four options is the size and the number of LEDs. That means each option is best for different treatments.
The closest in size to our six PlatinumLED alternatives is the BIOMAX600. So, our review of the 6 best Platinum alternatives will compare them to the PlatinumLED BIOMAX600.
The main distinctive feature of the PlatinumLED BIOMAX series is the wide wavelength spectrum. All the panels in this series have 7 wavelengths: 480 nanometers (blue), 630nm & 660nm (red), 810nm, 830nm & 850nm (near-infrared), and 1060 (infrared).
Our article on red vs near-infrared vs infrared has the differences and benefits of all three types of wavelengths.
But, another key feature of the BIOMAX600 is its high irradiance output of 190mW/cm².
According to the manufacturer, this irradiance and the panel’s wide wavelength spectrum make the BIOMAX600 an excellent option for treating skin conditions like psoriasis, weight loss, and belly fat.
It is also great for muscle recovery, especially for athletes looking for shorter post-workout recovery durations.
The third key feature of the BIOMAX600 is its user-friendly RLT settings control tools. You can choose to customize your red light therapy session setting using one of the 4 options:
Also, like all the panels in the BIOMAX series, the BIOMAX600 has a modular design. The design allows more panels to be connected to cover a bigger treatment area.
However, despite the PlatinumLED BIOMAX600’s many advantages, it also has some cons. We consider these to be the brand’s competition points with our alternatives.
The first is its 90° beam angle that delivers light in a more spread-out manner. Panels on our list with 60° and 30° beam angles project light in a more focused beam.
The second is its single-chip LED technology. Although the jury is still out, dual-chip LEDs are considered better because they deliver higher light intensity. They also ensure a more evenly distributed light across the treatment area.
See this video for a visual demonstration of the differences between single-chip and dual-chip LEDs in red light therapy.
Here’s a quick summary of the key specs and features of the PlatinumLED BIOMAX600:
Check how these BIOMAX600 specs and features compare with those of our top 6 PlatinumLED alternatives at the end of this article.
Our top picks match or outmatch the PlatinumLED BIOMAX600 with the number of wavelengths and higher irradiance output.
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When buying a red light therapy panel, you must ensure it has all the features required for effective red light therapy (RLT) outcomes.
To select the top 6 PlatinumLED alternatives, we asked the following questions:
With these questions in mind, we can now compare PlatinumLED with its best competitors in the market.
The RedLiteX RL1200 wins our top spot as the best overall PlatinumLED alternative for 3 key reasons:
First, it has 7 wavelengths with the same peak points and similar blue, red, NIR, and infrared wavelength points as those of the PlatinumLED.
Second, the RedLiteX RL1200 has a higher power output of 210mW/cm² compared to 190mW/cm² of the BIOMAX600.
Third, the RL1200 has 240 LEDs, 40 more compared to the BIOMAX600’s 200 single-chip LEDs.
The multiple wavelengths, high irradiance output, and high LED count mean that the RL1200 can deliver effective therapy for a wide range of issues.
The issues include skin health problems that require shallow light penetration and muscle, joint, and general wellness issues requiring deep light penetration.
The fourth reason the RedLiteX RL1200 is our top PlatinumLED alternative is it has a narrower beam angle of 30°. A narrower beam angle allows better light wavelength concentration in the treatment area, while PlatinumLED’s 90° beam angle makes the light wavelengths more spread out.
Also, while the BIOMAX600 has a modular design, the RedLiteX modular design allows a wireless connection between panels.
Other features of the RL1200 you’ll love include its user-friendly touchscreen and medical-grade material.
The MitoPRO 1500X is on our list of the best PlatinumLED alternatives for the following reasons.
One, it has a broad wavelength spectrum of 6 wavelengths, including 590nm at the border of blue and red light, 630nm & 660nm red, and 810nm,830nm, & 850nm NIR.
Two, it has a high power output of >160mW/cm² and 150 LEDs. These features make the MitoPRO 750X a great option for skin health therapy and deep tissue treatment issues like acute joint pain and muscle recovery.
Third, the MitoPRO 750X offers a great user experience. With its touchscreen interface and remote control, you can easily set therapy details like wavelength, light intensity, and duration.
Also, the mobile app gives additional therapy settings like the pulsed wave and alarm clock functions and allows you to track your therapy progress.
The first feature that gets the Hooga ULTRA1500 on our list of PlatinumLED alternatives is its unique LED technology.
The Hooga ULTRA1500 has 300 quad-chips, a power-intensive option compared to BIOMAX600’s 200 single-chip LEDs.
The high-tech LEDs and the panel’s >165mW/cm² high irradiance output make the ULTRA1500 an excellent option for skin care and deep tissue treatments for muscle recovery and acute joint pain relief.
The BIOMAX600 outmatches the ULTRA1500 in the number of wavelengths since the latter has only four. However, you can consider other unique features of the Hooga panel, such as the 4 built-in cooling fans, the digital control panel, and the pulsed wave function.
To include it on our list of PlatinumLED alternatives, the BestQool Pro200 ticked several of our testing features.
First, it is the cheapest option on our list, making it an awesome choice for anyone on a shoestring budget but eager to kickstart their red light therapy health and beauty routine.
Second, it has both red and near-infrared wavelengths (660nm red and 850nm NIR) and 200 dual-chip LEDs, a point above PlatinumLED’s single-chip 200 LEDs.
That means you can use the device for shallow skin treatment issues and those that require fairly deep tissue penetration.
BestQool Pro200 also has an irradiance output of 110mW/cm²@3", which is above the recommended 100mW/cm² minimum. Plus, it has a 60° beam angle, providing good light intensity focus to the treatment area.
Just like the PlatinumLED, BestQool Pro200 has a modular design. You can connect 2 Pro200 panels to extend your treatment target area.
The main feature that makes the Vital Elite worthy of mention on our list of PlatinumLED alternatives is its advanced cooling technology. With 5 built-in cooling fans, expect the Vital Elite to deliver therapy without overheating.
Also, the panel has four wavelengths, 630nm & 660nm red and 810nm & 850nm near-infrared. Plus, it has a power output of 110mW/cm², which is above the recommended 100mW/cm² minimum.
This means it performs well for skin issues like fine lines, wrinkles, and acne breakouts. It also works well for muscle recovery and pain management, which are issues requiring the deeper tissue penetration of near-infrared light.
In addition, the Vital Elite has a narrow beam angle of 30°. This angel enhances the concentration of light from the panels 192 LEDs to the treatment area.
If you are looking for a PlatinumLED alternative for targeted treatment, the Kala Red Light Pro Panel is a great option.
Along with its affordability, the Kala Pro has both red and NIR light wavelengths, delivered in 660nm and 850nm. Plus, it has a built-in tabletop stand for a comfortable therapy experience.
These wavelengths and the panel’s high irradiance output of 170mW/cm² make it a good option for skin care, wound healing, and sore muscle treatment, among others.
Plus, the panel has a 30° beam angle, providing focused light irradiance to the treatment area.
The Kala Pro also has an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface, allowing you to customize the session settings quickly and easily.
As a minus, the Kala Pro has only 85 LEDs, compared to 200 of the BIOMAX600.
