RLT Home vs BON CHARGE: the Spec-Sheet Comparison
Updated August 2026 · compiled from published specifications and attributed third-party measurements
Brand vs brand on the facts
| Policy | RLT Home | BON CHARGE |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 | 1 |
| Trial window | 60 | 30 |
| Restocking fee | none | 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, insured | Free shipping on orders over $125 |
| Stand included | Included | No floor stand; Max and Super Max include a door mount, height-adjusting pulley, braided steel cables and threaded posts for hanging |
| Eye protection | 2 types: red/NIR-blocking reading glasses + full blackout goggles | Protective goggles included in the box with Demi, Max and Super Max (What's Included lists) |
| Irradiance method | Independent lab spectrometer tests published (Electropossible Ltd; LightLab International report also published) | Brand-stated >100-162 mW/cm2 but NO distance given (a comparability red flag); method not named |
| LED type | single-chip 5W | 5W dual-chip (Super Max confirmed) |
| Preset modes | 9 | No condition presets - manual Red / NIR / Both selection plus a timer. |
| Personalized usage plan | Included | n/p |
| FDA status | FDA-registered (a listing, not a clearance) | FDA-registered; also CE, FCC. |
Flagship vs flagship
| Spec | RLT Home Total Spectrum ELITE | BON CHARGE Super Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 480nm (6%), 630nm (19%), 660nm (19%), 810nm (19%), 830nm (14%), 850nm (9%), 1064nm (14%) | 660nm, 850nm |
| Wavelength allocation | n/p | Not published by the brand |
| LEDs | 864 | 300 |
| Irradiance (brand) | 121.62 mW/cm² at 6 in (independent lab test: Electropossible, spectrometer) | >162 mW/cm² (distance not stated) |
| Panel size | 65 x 20.5 in | 35.5x11.8x2.56in |
| Price | $4,595 | $1,599 |
The verdict pattern
RLT Home carries a 1064nm-class deep infrared band; BON CHARGE does not. RLT Home offers the longer trial window (60 vs 30 days). RLT Home 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, RLT Home or BON CHARGE?
It depends on the use case. RLT Home carries a 1064nm-class deep infrared band; BON CHARGE does not. RLT Home offers the longer trial window (60 vs 30 days). RLT Home carries the longer warranty (3 vs 1 years). The full device records linked above carry the per-model details.
Are RLT Home 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.