TL;DR: Hale has HC licensing; BioMax has lower entry.
| Spec | Hale RLPRO | PlatinumLED BioMax |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelengths | RLPRO: 630, 650, 660, 670, 810, 830, 850, 1060 nm | 480, 630, 660, 810, 830, 850, 1060 nm |
| Irradiance | RLPRO 1000: ≥160 mW/cm2; RLPRO 1200/2000: ≥197 mW/cm2 | Not published on checked product JSON |
| LED count | RLPRO 1000: 720; RLPRO 1200: 864; RLPRO 2000: 1,152 | Not published on checked product JSON |
| Certifications | Health Canada Class II MDL #111226 for RLPRO 1200/2000; FDA Establishment Registered | Publishes FDA Class II Medical Device wording; Health Canada status not published on checked page |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Price | RLPRO 1000: $3,900 CAD; RLPRO 1200: $4,800 CAD; RLPRO 2000: $6,700 CAD | BIOMAX 300-900: $659-$1,299 USD |
Source checked: PlatinumLED BioMax Shopify product JSON, checked with curl. The checked page publishes seven wavelengths, FDA Class II wording, 3-year warranty, and model prices; irradiance and LED count were not published there.
PubMed evidence note: Photobiomodulation dose should be controlled because response can be biphasic [PMID:20011653]. Skin and wound-related PBM evidence is summarized in Avci et al. [PMID:24049929]; knee osteoarthritis reviews report adjunctive pain and function outcomes [PMID:34654554]; and performance-focused PBM reviews report muscle and functional measures in exercise contexts [PMID:39225877].
How to Read This Comparison
PlatinumLED BioMax is a legitimate multi-wavelength competitor. The key Hale vs PlatinumLED tradeoff is not whether BioMax has a useful spectrum; it does. The difference is that Hale publishes higher RLPRO irradiance figures and holds Health Canada Class II licensing on the RLPRO 1200 and 2000.
For more buying context, compare the broader Hale vs MitoRedLight and Hale vs LightStim pages, then review RLPRO 1200, RLPRO 2000, and muscle recovery protocols.
Where Hale Leads
Hale leads when the buyer values an eight-wavelength RLPRO spectrum, high published irradiance, large single-panel coverage, and Canadian medical-device documentation. The Health Canada Class II licence applies to RLPRO 1200 and RLPRO 2000 only; RLPRO 1000 is FDA Establishment registered but is not listed here as Health Canada Class II.
Where PlatinumLED BioMax May Lead
PlatinumLED may lead for buyers who want a lower USD entry price, a seven-wavelength panel that includes 1060 nm, and a US-oriented purchase path with a 3-year warranty.
Best Fit
Choose Hale when Canadian medical-device licensing, wider RLPRO 2000 body coverage, and published high irradiance matter more than the lowest entry price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PlatinumLED BioMax multi-wavelength?
Yes. The checked BioMax product JSON publishes seven wavelengths: 480, 630, 660, 810, 830, 850, and 1060 nm.
Does Hale have more wavelengths than BioMax?
Hale RLPRO publishes eight wavelengths versus seven on the checked BioMax page. The meaningful difference is the full published spec package, not wavelength count alone.
Which has Health Canada Class II licensing?
Hale RLPRO 1200 and RLPRO 2000 hold Health Canada Class II Medical Device Licence #111226. The checked BioMax page did not publish Health Canada licensing.
Which is cheaper?
BioMax has the lower published entry price in USD. Hale costs more but includes larger full-body panels and Canadian medical-device documentation on the larger models.
Is irradiance comparable?
Not cleanly from the checked pages. Hale publishes RLPRO irradiance; the checked BioMax product JSON did not publish irradiance.
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