BON CHARGE vs Hooga: the Spec-Sheet Comparison
Updated August 2026 · compiled from published specifications and attributed third-party measurements
Brand vs brand on the facts
| Policy | BON CHARGE | Hooga |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 | 3 |
| Trial window | 30 | 60 |
| Restocking fee | No restocking fee stated in the returns policy; return shipping is the customer's cost unless the product is faulty (then BON CHARGE pays) | None stated. For US returns a prepaid label is offered but its cost is deducted from the refund. Open-box items are non-refundable. |
| Shipping | Free shipping on orders over $125 | Free shipping on US orders; standard delivery typically 2-6 business days (express orders before 12PM CST ship same day). Return shipping is the customer's cost. |
| Stand included | No floor stand; Max and Super Max include a door mount, height-adjusting pulley, braided steel cables and threaded posts for hanging | Foldable tabletop stand with HG200 and HG300; tabletop stand with PRO and ULTRA panels. Full-body floor stand separate. |
| Eye protection | Protective goggles included in the box with Demi, Max and Super Max (What's Included lists) | Protective eye goggles included in the box with panels (listed in what's-included on HG, PRO, and ULTRA product pages) |
| Irradiance method | Brand-stated >100-162 mW/cm2 but NO distance given (a comparability red flag); method not named | Brand-stated at 6 in (appears solar-meter based); independent spectrometer (Light Therapy Insiders) measured roughly half (ULTRA360 74 vs 132 claimed) |
| LED type | 5W dual-chip (Super Max confirmed) | n/p |
| Preset modes | No condition presets - manual Red / NIR / Both selection plus a timer. | HG: built-in timer only. PRO: flicker-free, stand-compatible. ULTRA: touchscreen timer, adjustable brightness, pulse mode 1-9,999 Hz, remote panel sync. No condition preset modes on any line. |
| Personalized usage plan | n/p | none |
| FDA status | FDA-registered; also CE, FCC. | Not FDA-cleared; made in an FDA-registered facility; marketed as general wellness. |
Flagship vs flagship
| Spec | BON CHARGE Super Max | Hooga ULTRA4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 660nm, 850nm | 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, 850nm |
| Wavelength allocation | Not published by the brand | 4 wl per quad-chip |
| LEDs | 300 | 900 |
| Irradiance (brand) | >162 mW/cm² (distance not stated) | 155 mW/cm² at 6 in (method not stated) |
| Panel size | 35.5x11.8x2.56in | 61x16x2.6in |
| Price | $1,599 | $3,499 |
The verdict pattern
Hooga offers the longer trial window (60 vs 30 days). Hooga carries the longer warranty (3 vs 1 years). As with every comparison on this index, "n/p" cells mean the brand does not publish that fact, which is itself information.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, BON CHARGE or Hooga?
It depends on the use case. Hooga offers the longer trial window (60 vs 30 days). Hooga carries the longer warranty (3 vs 1 years). The full device records linked above carry the per-model details.
Are BON CHARGE and Hooga FDA approved?
No home red light panel is FDA approved. Both brands hold, at most, FDA registration, which is a listing rather than a clearance.
Methodology: rankings weigh measured or method-stated irradiance, wavelength coverage and published density, buyer terms (trial, restocking, stand, warranty), and value per LED. No brand pays for a position. Full methodology.