Red Light Therapy Top 10 · Brand vs brand · November 2026
PlatinumLED vs Mychondria (2026)
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PlatinumLED and Mychondria both sell single panels that scale into multi-panel setups. The pair is the PlatinumLED BIOMAX 900 and BIOMAX PRO ULTRA against the Mychondria MyLight MAX 2.0 and PRO 2.0, with the BIOMAX 300 against the MIDI 2.0 at the small end.
Winner summary
Overall winner: PlatinumLED
Prices come from each brand’s live site in USD, pulled 3 November 2026. No code is invented for either brand. Irradiance is shown only where a spectrometer reading with a named instrument exists.
At a Glance: PlatinumLED vs Mychondria (2026)
| Criterion | PlatinumLED | Mychondria | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panels in this pairing | BIOMAX 300 $659 to 900 $1,299; BIOMAX PRO NANO $799 to ULTRA $1,599 | MIDI 2.0 $1,099.95; MAX 2.0 $1,999.95; PRO 2.0 $2,499.95 | Split |
| Wavelengths | Seven bands including 480 and 1060 nm; share not fully published | 630, 660, 850 nm at a published 1:1:2 ratio | Mychondria on published share |
| Spectrometer @ 6 in | About 113 peak, 90.3 average (BIOMAX 900, LTI) | 72.0 centre of panel (MAX 2.0, brand, HOPOO HPCS-330Pro) | PlatinumLED on independence |
| Returns | 60 days; customer pays return shipping; 20% restocking fee | 60 days; Mychondria pays the return label | Mychondria |
| Warranty | 3 years | 10 years (manufacturing faults) | Mychondria |
| FDA (openFDA) | Class II wording; general wellness footer; no 510(k) | “FDA registered” wording; no 510(k) | Even: neither cleared |
| Live price, mid-size | BIOMAX 900 $1,299 | MAX 2.0 $1,999.95 | PlatinumLED |
| User reviews (Trustpilot, 3 Nov 2026) | 4.0 / 5 from 211 reviews | 4.6 / 5 from 51 reviews | Mychondria on score |
Trustpilot at write time
Public reviews are a ranking criterion on this page. Scores come from independent Trustpilot listings pulled 3 November 2026. Manufacturer on-site star widgets are a different dataset and are not mixed in.
PlatinumLED
4.0 / 5
A good score on the larger sample.
Mychondria
4.6 / 5
A higher score on a smaller sample.
Manufacturer
Visit PlatinumLED
BIOMAX from $659, BIOMAX PRO from $799, 3-year warranty.
Manufacturer
Visit Mychondria
MAX 2.0 $1,999.95, 630 / 660 / 850 nm, 10-year warranty.
Wavelengths and density
PlatinumLED BIOMAX lines list seven bands, including 480 nm and 1060 nm. PlatinumLED does not publish the full share per band.
Mychondria MyLight 2.0 panels use 630 and 660 nm red plus 850 nm near infrared at a published 1:1:2 ratio, so half of each panel is 850 nm. Density matters more than count, and only Mychondria publishes its split.
Edge: Mychondria on published share. PlatinumLED on range.
Power and Irradiance: Spectrometer Readings
Light Therapy Insiders (LTI) measured the BIOMAX 900 with a spectrometer at 6 inches: about 113 mW/cm² peak and about 90.3 average; BIOMAX 450: about 96 peak and 72 average. Older solar-meter claims are not used.
Mychondria publishes spectrometer readings taken with a named instrument, a HOPOO HPCS-330Pro, at the centre of the panel at 100% output and 6 inches: MIDI 2.0 89.0, MAX 2.0 72.0 and PRO 2.0 66.0 mW/cm². These are brand-published, not independent. Mychondria’s solar-meter figures are not used.
PlatinumLED’s figure is independent and includes an average; Mychondria’s is its own centre-of-panel reading. Peak to peak, the BIOMAX 900 reads about 113 against 72.0 for the MAX 2.0, with the caveat that the testers differ.
Edge: PlatinumLED on independent data and the higher reading.
FDA, returns, and warranty
PlatinumLED product copy uses “FDA Class II Medical Device” wording, while its footer describes the products as general wellness products. openFDA returned no 510(k) for PlatinumLED or BIOMAX on 3 November 2026. Not cleared.
PlatinumLED offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on LED panels (not stands or accessories). The customer pays return shipping, and a 20% restocking fee applies to elective returns. The warranty is 3 years.
Mychondria pages say “FDA registered”. openFDA returned no Mychondria 510(k) on 3 November 2026. Not cleared.
Mychondria gives 60 calendar days from delivery to request a return, in original condition and packaging, and issues the return label at its own expense; third-party costs such as customs are non-refundable. Warranty: 10 years on manufacturing faults, 2 years on stands, cords and other wear parts (mychondria.com refund policy).
Edge: Mychondria on warranty and returns. Neither is FDA-cleared.
Live prices, 3 November 2026
PlatinumLED BIO 450 $499; BIOMAX 300 $659, 450 $799, 600 $1,049, 900 $1,299; BIOMAX PRO NANO $799, MIDI $999, GRANDE $1,299, ULTRA $1,599 (platinumtherapylights.com/products.json, USD, 3 November 2026). No PlatinumLED code is used here.
Mychondria MIDI 2.0 $1,099.95; MAX 2.0 $1,999.95 with door hanger ($2,299.95 with floor stand); PRO 2.0 $2,499.95; MAXXED 2.0 $4,499.95; ELITE 2.0 $6,999.95 (mychondria.com/products.json, USD, 3 November 2026). No Mychondria code is used here.
A PlatinumLED BIOMAX 900 ($1,299) costs $700.95 less than a Mychondria MAX 2.0 ($1,999.95). At the small end, a BIOMAX 300 ($659) costs $440.95 less than a MIDI 2.0 ($1,099.95). Each brand is also priced against Joovv in PlatinumLED vs Joovv and Mychondria vs Joovv.
The verdict: winner and runner up
🏆 Winner
PlatinumLED, for price and an independent spectrometer reading
PlatinumLED is the pick for buyers who want an independently tested panel (about 113 mW/cm² peak on the BIOMAX 900, LTI) for less money at each size, with Trustpilot 4.0 from 211. Elective returns carry a 20% restocking fee.
🥈 Runner up
Mychondria, for warranty, returns, and Trustpilot score
Mychondria is the pick for low-risk ownership: a 10-year warranty, a prepaid return label in the 60-day window, a published 1:1:2 split, and Trustpilot 4.6 from 51. It costs more at each size.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful?
On the available readings, PlatinumLED: about 113 mW/cm² peak on a BIOMAX 900 (LTI) against 72.0 at the centre of a MAX 2.0 (Mychondria’s own reading).
Which has the longer warranty?
Mychondria: 10 years. PlatinumLED: 3 years.
Is either FDA-cleared?
No. openFDA lists no 510(k) for either brand on 3 November 2026.
Is there a discount code for PlatinumLED or Mychondria?
This page does not publish one. Prices are the live manufacturer prices on 3 November 2026, and no code is invented for either brand.
Conclusion
PlatinumLED wins this pair on price and independent data. Mychondria wins on warranty, returns, and Trustpilot score. Both are worth considering: PlatinumLED for tested output per dollar, Mychondria for long-term cover.