RLT Home vs Helio Cure: 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 | Helio Cure |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Trial window | 60 | 60 |
| Restocking fee | none | None stated - 60-day risk-free trial with full refund eligibility ('send it back, no questions') |
| Shipping | free, insured | Free USA shipping; arrives 3-5 business days after dispatch |
| Stand included | Included | Yes on current bundles: Spark includes tabletop stand; Glow sells as panel+stand bundles (floor/rolling/electric); Nova includes a 360-degree rotating height-adjustable electric stand free |
| Eye protection | 2 types: red/NIR-blocking reading glasses + full blackout goggles | Protective eyewear included in the box (protective reading glasses listed in What's in the box) |
| Irradiance method | Independent lab spectrometer tests published (Electropossible Ltd; LightLab International report also published) | LightLab spectrometer, but only the Glow was physically tested; other models are extrapolated |
| LED type | single-chip 5W | Single-chip 5W (3535) |
| Preset modes | 9 | 5 precision preset modes (Face/Skin, Pain Relief, Weight Management, Hair Restoration, Brain Health) + a full-spectrum mode + custom; touchscreen controls. |
| Personalized usage plan | Included | n/p |
| FDA status | FDA-registered (a listing, not a clearance) | FDA-registered (assumed). |
Flagship vs flagship
| Spec | RLT Home Total Spectrum ELITE | Helio Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 480nm (6%), 630nm (19%), 660nm (19%), 810nm (19%), 830nm (14%), 850nm (9%), 1064nm (14%) | 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, 830nm, 850nm, 1064nm |
| Wavelength allocation | n/p | 630 19.4%, 660 19.4%, 810 19.4%, 830 13.9%, 850 8.3%, 1064 19.4% |
| LEDs | 864 | 864 |
| Irradiance (brand) | 121.62 mW/cm² at 6 in (independent lab test: Electropossible, spectrometer) | 71 mW/cm² at 6 in (method not stated) |
| Panel size | 65 x 20.5 in | 65x20.5x2.4in |
| Price | $4,595 | $4,999 |
The verdict pattern
The differences here are policy and density details rather than headline specs; check the table. 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 Helio Cure?
It depends on the use case. The differences here are policy and density details rather than headline specs; check the table. The full device records linked above carry the per-model details.
Are RLT Home and Helio Cure 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.