PlatinumLED vs BON CHARGE: the Spec-Sheet Comparison
Brand vs brand on the facts
| Policy | PlatinumLED | BON CHARGE |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 | 1 |
| Trial window | 60 | 30 |
| Restocking fee | 20% on elective returns; customer also pays return shipping | No restocking fee stated in the returns policy; return shipping is the customer's cost unless the product is faulty (then BON CHARGE pays) |
| Shipping | free in US, UK, Canada; some regions (e.g. Australia) pay extra | Free shipping on orders over $125 |
| Stand included | No | No floor stand; Max and Super Max include a door mount, height-adjusting pulley, braided steel cables and threaded posts for hanging |
| Eye protection | 1 set of goggles (described as optional) | Protective goggles included in the box with Demi, Max and Super Max (What's Included lists) |
| Irradiance method | Now publishes LightLab accredited reports; historically solar-meter. Independent spectrometer (Light Therapy Insiders) measured BIOMAX 900 at 90.3 avg vs 185 claimed at 6 in | Brand-stated >100-162 mW/cm2 but NO distance given (a comparability red flag); method not named |
| LED type | single-chip | 5W dual-chip (Super Max confirmed) |
| Preset modes | BIOMAX PRO: 5 pre-set Smart Therapy Modes (Deep Tissue, Anti-Aging, Sleep Support, Skin Repair & Recovery, Workout) plus pulse control and custom protocols via remote/touch. Classic BIOMAX: independent R+ (red) and NIR+ array dimming 0-100%, no named preset modes. | No condition presets - manual Red / NIR / Both selection plus a timer. |
| Personalized usage plan | none | n/p |
| FDA status | FDA-registered. | FDA-registered; also CE, FCC. |
Flagship vs flagship
| Spec | PlatinumLED BioMax Pro Ultra | BON CHARGE Super Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 480nm, 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, 830nm, 850nm, 1060nm | 660nm, 850nm |
| Wavelength allocation | 7-wave blend | Not published by the brand |
| LEDs | 432 | 300 |
| Irradiance (brand) | Not published | >162 mW/cm² (distance not stated) |
| Independently measured | LTI ~peak 120/avg 101 (med confidence) | n/p |
| Panel size | 36x12x3in | 35.5x11.8x2.56in |
| Price | $1,599 | $1,599 |
The verdict pattern
PlatinumLED carries a 1064nm-class deep infrared band; BON CHARGE does not. PlatinumLED offers the longer trial window (60 vs 30 days). PlatinumLED 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, PlatinumLED or BON CHARGE?
It depends on the use case. PlatinumLED carries a 1064nm-class deep infrared band; BON CHARGE does not. PlatinumLED offers the longer trial window (60 vs 30 days). PlatinumLED carries the longer warranty (3 vs 1 years). The full device records linked above carry the per-model details.
Are PlatinumLED and BON CHARGE 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.