TL;DR: Both hold HC Class II licences; 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 at 6 inches; RLPRO 1200/2000: ≥197 mW/cm2 at 6 inches | 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-listed (FDA-registered mfr, reg #3015287734) | Publishes FDA Class II Medical Device wording; BIOMAX models are listed on Health Canada Class II licence 115549, held by Platinum LED Holdings LLC (checked October 14, 2026) |
| 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.
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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. Both brands have Class II licences in Canada: RLPRO 1200 and 2000 appear on licence 111226, held by the manufacturer, and BIOMAX models on licence 115549. The real differences are panel size, spectrum and how you buy: PlatinumLED ships Canadian orders from California with duties prepaid, and Hale ships from its Canadian store in CAD.
For more buying context, compare the broader Hale vs Mito Red Light 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 and large single-panel coverage. The Health Canada Class II licence applies to RLPRO 1200 and RLPRO 2000 only; RLPRO 1000 is FDA-listed as a Class II infrared therapeutic lamp but is not Health Canada Class II licensed.
Where PlatinumLED BioMax May Lead
PlatinumLED may lead for buyers who want a lower entry price, a seven-wavelength panel that includes 1060 nm, and a 3-year warranty. Its Canadian orders ship from California with duties prepaid; see what a US panel costs delivered to Canada.
Best Fit
Choose Hale when the wider RLPRO 2000 body coverage, eight wavelengths and a Canadian store 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?
Both. RLPRO 1200 and RLPRO 2000 appear on Health Canada Class II licence 111226, held by the manufacturer. PlatinumLED BIOMAX models appear on licence 115549. Check the record for the exact model you would buy.
Which is cheaper?
BioMax has the lower published entry price in USD. Hale costs more but includes larger full-body panels and stand options.
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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