LightpathLED Diesel Mini vs PlatinumLED BioMax 900
PlatinumLED BioMax 900 leads on our weighted scoring by 0.9 points over LightpathLED Diesel Mini. LightpathLED Diesel Mini costs $925 less — about 71% — so the question is whether what PlatinumLED BioMax 900 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (LightpathLED Diesel 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; LightpathLED Diesel Mini for cordless targeted use around the house.
Irradiance @ 6 in:LightpathLED Diesel Mini
| 2 products |  LightpathLED LightpathLED Diesel Mini |  PlatinumLED PlatinumLED BioMax 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $374 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Wavelengths (nm) | 670, 810, 940 nm (Red/NIR); Blue Combo variant adds 450 nm | 630 / 660 / 810 / 830 / 850 nm |
| Irradiance @ 6 in (mW/cm²) | 94-98 mW/cm2 @ 0" and 78-82 mW/cm2 @ 1" (mfr) — near-contact figures | ~80–90 mW/cm² @ 6 in |
| Coverage | Targeted — 6" x 4" portable panel | Full-body (tall/stacked) |
| LEDs | 16 bulbs, 2 diode chips per bulb (32 diodes) | 300 LEDs |
| Panel size | 6" x 4" x 1.5" (15.2 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm) | ~36" tall |
| Power draw (W) | — | ~300 W |
| Pulsing | Yes — 2.5, 10, 40 Hz, or off | Yes |
| Mounting | Handheld/portable, cordless | Door / stand / wall |
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LightpathLED
LightpathLED Diesel Mini
Best for Cordless targeted use around the house
$374
PlatinumLED
PlatinumLED BioMax 900
Best for Verified irradiance and transparency per dollar
$1,299
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