GembaRed Vector 4-Wave vs PlatinumLED BioMax 900
PlatinumLED BioMax 900 leads on our weighted scoring by 0.7 points over GembaRed Vector 4-Wave. GembaRed Vector 4-Wave costs $1,050 less — about 81% — so the question is whether what PlatinumLED BioMax 900 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (GembaRed Vector 4-Wave), 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; GembaRed Vector 4-Wave for budget close-range targeted sessions and travel.
Irradiance @ 6 in:PlatinumLED BioMax 900
| 2 products |  GembaRed GembaRed Vector 4-Wave |  PlatinumLED PlatinumLED BioMax 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Wavelengths (nm) | 630/660 nm red + 830/850 nm NIR (verified peaks 631/658/831/851 nm) | 630 / 660 / 810 / 830 / 850 nm |
| Irradiance @ 6 in (mW/cm²) | 44 mW/cm² surface average; 14.4 mW/cm² @ 6" (3rd-party measured) | ~80–90 mW/cm² @ 6 in |
| Coverage | 7.5" x 5" treatment area | Full-body (tall/stacked) |
| LEDs | 40 x 3W LEDs | 300 LEDs |
| Panel size | 9" x 5" x 1.25" mini panel | ~36" tall |
| Power draw (W) | 15W consumed (with adapter); 4.5W total optical output | ~300 W |
| Pulsing | No pulsing modes listed | Yes |
| Mounting | Portable tabletop/travel design; no mounting hardware | Door / stand / wall |
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GembaRed
GembaRed Vector 4-Wave
Best for Budget close-range targeted sessions and travel
$249
PlatinumLED
PlatinumLED BioMax 900
Best for Verified irradiance and transparency per dollar
$1,299
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