Orion Pro 1500 vs PlatinumLED BioMax 900
PlatinumLED BioMax 900 leads on our weighted scoring by 0.5 points over Orion Pro 1500. PlatinumLED BioMax 900 costs $1,100 less — about 46% — so the question is whether what Orion Pro 1500 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (PlatinumLED BioMax 900), 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; Orion Pro 1500 for full-length sessions with a modular upgrade path.
Irradiance @ 6 in:Orion Pro 1500
| 2 products |  Orion Red Light Therapy Orion Pro 1500 |  PlatinumLED PlatinumLED BioMax 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,399 | $1,299 |
| Overall score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Wavelengths (nm) | 660 nm red (140 LEDs) + 850 nm NIR (160 LEDs) | 630 / 660 / 810 / 830 / 850 nm |
| Irradiance @ 6 in (mW/cm²) | >120 mW/cm2 (mfr; recommended distance 3-12 in) | ~80–90 mW/cm² @ 6 in |
| Coverage | 61.5-inch treatment field - head-to-hip in one position | Full-body (tall/stacked) |
| LEDs | 300 medical-grade LEDs across two linked panels | 300 LEDs |
| Panel size | 61.5 x 9 x 3 in (two linked panels) | ~36" tall |
| Power draw (W) | 1,500 W rated (Pro 600 at 600 W + Pro 900 at 900 W, per series specs) | ~300 W |
| Pulsing | No pulsed mode listed; flicker-free continuous drivers | Yes |
| Mounting | Two Way+ Stand (sold separately), wall, or door mounting; vertical or horizontal | Door / stand / wall |
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Orion Red Light Therapy
Orion Pro 1500
Best for Full-length sessions with a modular upgrade path
$2,399
PlatinumLED
PlatinumLED BioMax 900
Best for Verified irradiance and transparency per dollar
$1,299
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