RLT Home vs PlatinumLED: 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 | PlatinumLED |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Trial window | 60 | 60 |
| Restocking fee | none | 20% on elective returns; customer also pays return shipping |
| Shipping | free, insured | free in US, UK, Canada; some regions (e.g. Australia) pay extra |
| Stand included | Included | No |
| Eye protection | 2 types: red/NIR-blocking reading glasses + full blackout goggles | 1 set of goggles (described as optional) |
| Irradiance method | Independent lab spectrometer tests published (Electropossible Ltd; LightLab International report also published) | 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 |
| LED type | single-chip 5W | single-chip |
| Preset modes | 9 | 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. |
| Personalized usage plan | Included | none |
| FDA status | FDA-registered (a listing, not a clearance) | FDA-registered. |
Flagship vs flagship
| Spec | RLT Home Total Spectrum ELITE | PlatinumLED BioMax Pro Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 480nm (6%), 630nm (19%), 660nm (19%), 810nm (19%), 830nm (14%), 850nm (9%), 1064nm (14%) | 480nm, 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, 830nm, 850nm, 1060nm |
| Wavelength allocation | n/p | 7-wave blend |
| LEDs | 864 | 432 |
| Irradiance (brand) | 121.62 mW/cm² at 6 in (independent lab test: Electropossible, spectrometer) | Not published |
| Independently measured | n/p | LTI ~peak 120/avg 101 (med confidence) |
| Panel size | 65 x 20.5 in | 36x12x3in |
| Price | $4,595 | $1,599 |
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 PlatinumLED?
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 PlatinumLED 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.