Hooga HG500 vs PlatinumLED BioMax 900
PlatinumLED BioMax 900 leads on our weighted scoring by 0.6 points over Hooga HG500. Hooga HG500 costs $940 less — about 72% — so the question is whether what PlatinumLED BioMax 900 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Hooga HG500), 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; Hooga HG500 for budget half-body sessions with a long warranty.
Irradiance @ 6 in:Hooga HG500
| 2 products |  Hooga Hooga HG500 |  PlatinumLED PlatinumLED BioMax 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Wavelengths (nm) | Red 660 nm / NIR 850 nm | 630 / 660 / 810 / 830 / 850 nm |
| Irradiance @ 6 in (mW/cm²) | 94 mW/cm² @ 6" (mfr; meter type unstated) | ~80–90 mW/cm² @ 6 in |
| Coverage | Half-body; max coverage 41" x 32" at 18" | Full-body (tall/stacked) |
| LEDs | 100 x 5W single-chip LEDs, 60-degree lenses | 300 LEDs |
| Panel size | 18.8" x 8.2" x 2.7" | ~36" tall |
| Power draw (W) | 150W power consumption (500W LED power class) | ~300 W |
| Pulsing | No — built-in timer with separate red/NIR switches | Yes |
| Mounting | Pulley hanging kit and door mount included; stands upright unaided | Door / stand / wall |
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PlatinumLED BioMax 900
Best for Verified irradiance and transparency per dollar
$1,299
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