BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini vs PlatinumLED BioMax 900
PlatinumLED BioMax 900 leads on our weighted scoring by 1.1 points over BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini. BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini costs $799 less — about 62% — so the question is whether what PlatinumLED BioMax 900 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini), overall score (PlatinumLED BioMax 900) and wavelengths — those are the rows worth reading closely. In short: PlatinumLED BioMax 900 for verified irradiance and transparency per dollar; BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini for flicker-sensitive users wanting a simple targeted panel.
Irradiance @ 6 in:PlatinumLED BioMax 900
| 2 products |  BlockBlueLight BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini |  PlatinumLED PlatinumLED BioMax 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.95 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Wavelengths (nm) | 660 nm red + 850 nm near-infrared | 630 / 660 / 810 / 830 / 850 nm |
| Irradiance @ 6 in (mW/cm²) | >55 mW/cm² @ 6" (spectrometer); >120 solar-meter figure labeled comparison-only (mfr) | ~80–90 mW/cm² @ 6 in |
| Coverage | 9.4" x 5.5" targeted panel | Full-body (tall/stacked) |
| LEDs | 40 x 5W LEDs | 300 LEDs |
| Panel size | 238 x 140 x 30 mm (9.4" x 5.5" x 1.2") | ~36" tall |
| Power draw (W) | 200W LED power class (mfr); wall draw not stated | ~300 W |
| Pulsing | No pulsing modes listed | Yes |
| Mounting | — | Door / stand / wall |
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BlockBlueLight
BlockBlueLight PowerPanel Mini
Best for Flicker-sensitive users wanting a simple targeted panel
$500
PlatinumLED
PlatinumLED BioMax 900
Best for Verified irradiance and transparency per dollar
$1,299
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