Best Red Light Panel 2025? BioMax Pro Ultra vs The Rivals

I just reviewed the brand-new BioMax Pro Ultra red light therapy panel. The big question, though, is how does this panel compare to its rivals?

Let's compare it to the Block Blue Light Mega 5.0, the Rouge G4, the Rojo Refine 900, and even the older-generation BioMax 900.

Now, the absolute best way to compare these panels is through the Light Therapy Insiders Shopping Tool. You can compare up to five panels side by side, and at this stage, there are around 50 panels in the database.

But let’s make things simple. I’ll walk you through my recommendations and then break everything down: wavelengths, LED count, features, power, price, and of course, which one I’d personally choose.

My Recommendations:

If you want pure, raw power, the answer is easy: go with the BioMax Pro Ultra. It puts out 101 mW/cm². Nothing else comes close, period.

If, instead, you want a wide range of wavelengths—including a lot of 1060nm near-infrared—plus great coverage across eight different wavelengths, and all the bells and whistles you could ask for, then the Rouge G4 is the panel for you. The only downside? It’s underpowered compared to the others, putting out just 60 mW/cm².

What if you want some advanced features, but with a little more punch behind them? In that case, I’d recommend the Block Blue Light Mega 5.0. It delivers 80 mW/cm², runs on five wavelengths, has all the essential features, and even comes with a five-year warranty.

For the budget-conscious, the Rojo Refine 900 is the obvious choice. It’s a 300-LED panel with good power output—72 mW/cm²—and it comes in under $1,200. It even includes some neat preset modes.

Finally, there’s the BioMax 900. This is the previous generation, still a powerhouse, but it lacks some of the advanced features found on the newer panels. At around $1,200, it’s essentially a very high-powered panel stripped of extras.

Wavelength Comparison

When it comes to wavelengths, the clear winner is the Rouge G4. This panel emits across eight different wavelengths, and the spread of light is nice and even across all of them. It’s entirely in the red and near-infrared range, but crucially, there’s a healthy amount of 1060nm—a wavelength known for deep penetration and potential brain benefits.

Behind the G4, we have the new Biomax Pro Ultra and the older BioMax 900. Both of these emit seven wavelengths, including blue light and a small amount of 1060nm. But after reviewing the independent lab testing, I have to be honest: very little energy actually makes it to the blue and 1060 ranges. Most of the output is concentrated in 660nm and 850nm.

So while the BioMax panels are technically seven-wavelength devices, in reality, they function more like five-wavelength panels—on par with the Block Blue Light Mega and the Rojo Refine 900.

To put it simply:

• If you want lots of wavelengths, choose the G4.
• If you want strong 1060nm exposure, again, choose the G4.
• If you’re okay with the more traditional 660nm and 850nm dominance, the other panels will do the job.

LED Count & Light Spread

On paper, the BioMax Pro Ultra looks impressive with 432 LEDs. The Block Blue Light Mega, the Rojo Refine 900, and the BioMax 900 each have 300 LEDs, while the Rouge G4 has 288.

But here’s the catch: the BioMax panels use single-chip LEDs, meaning each diode emits just one wavelength. This creates a “polka dot” effect where certain areas of your body receive substantial concentrations of one wavelength, while other areas receive less.

By contrast, the Block Blue Light, Rouge, and Rojo all use dual-chip LEDs. This means every LED outputs two wavelengths, giving a much more balanced, even spread of light. Technically, this doubles their chip count—so 300 dual-chip LEDs is effectively 600 LED chips. That’s an advantage.

This is precisely how I’ve judged red light therapy masks in the past, and I’ll be applying the same scoring logic to my upcoming panel comparison series.

So while the BioMax Pro Ultra crams in a lot of diodes and extends them right to the edge of the housing, the other panels still win on evenness of coverage.

Operational Features

Now, things get interesting when we talk about features.

The Rouge G4 and the Rojo Refine 900 both come with built-in smart modes. With one click, you can change wavelengths, adjust intensity, and even alter pulsing rates. This means you can easily tailor sessions for specific goals.

Not all panels, however, allow you to save custom programs. At this stage, only the Block Blue Light Mega and the Rojo Refine 900 offer that option. Rouge has hinted they’ll add it soon.

When it comes to pulsing, the Biomax Pro Ultra, Block Blue Light Mega, Rouge G4, and Rojo Refine 900 all have it. The BioMax 900 does not.

So overall:

• Best for features: Rouge G4 and Rojo Refine 900.
• Next best: BioMax Pro Ultra—good features but no custom modes, and frustratingly, you can’t see which mode is running unless you manually check the settings.
• Block Blue Light sits in the middle, with custom modes but fewer advanced “smart” features.

The loser here is the older BioMax 900, which offers none of the above.

Peace of Mind

Warranties and returns matter, especially when you’re investing in panels of this price.

• Block Blue Light Mega: Five-year warranty, 30-day returns, and no restocking fee. Industry-leading.
• Rouge G4 and Rojo Refine 900: Three-year warranty, 60-day returns, no restocking fee. Solid.
• BioMax Pro Ultra and BioMax 900: Three-year warranty, 60-day returns, but a hefty 20% restocking fee.

If peace of mind is essential to you, Block Blue Light is the clear winner.

Power

This is where BioMax dominates.

• BioMax Pro Ultra: 104 mW/cm²
• BioMax 900: 90 mW/cm²
• Block Blue Light Mega: 81 mW/cm²
• Rojo Refine 900: 72 mW/cm²
• Rouge G4: 59 mW/cm²

It’s a wide spread, and honestly, I don’t think you need this much power unless you’re treating deep tissue issues. At that point, something like a handheld laser or the Chroma IronForge may actually be better suited than a big panel.

But for those who want raw power or prefer standing further away from the panel, the BioMax remain king.

Price & Shipping

Here’s how they stack up:

• Rojo Refine 900: Under $1,200. Free international shipping.
• Biomax 900 (older gen): Under $1,300 with discounts. Shipping varies, and it can be expensive.
• Block Blue Light Mega: Under $1,300 with discounts. Low-cost or free shipping.
• Rouge G4: Just over $1,300. Free shipping options available.
• Biomax Pro Ultra: $1,520. The most expensive option, with higher shipping fees in some regions (e.g., $300 to Australia).

So if budget matters, Rojo wins. If you’re okay with premium pricing for extra power, the BioMax Ultra is the most expensive—but not necessarily the most feature-rich.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, the “best” panel depends on three things:

1. Why are you buying it?
   If you’re chasing skin improvements, anti-aging, or fine lines, you don’t need massive power. A panel like the Rouge G4 is more than enough.
2. How you’ll use it.
   Do you want advanced smart features and modes? Do you care about custom protocols? Or are you happy with raw output?
3. Your future plans.
   If you want to clip multiple panels together, BioMax panels are appealing. But I’ve been using BioMax 900s in arrays for years without issue, so the Ultra isn’t essential for that.

Personally, if I had to choose just one, I’d be happy with any of them. They all deliver therapeutic light in adequate doses. But right now, I don’t use any of these panels. Instead, I use a full-body panel setup. It saves me from clipping multiple units together, and I get total-body exposure in one go. Of course, the cost is far higher, but it’s worth considering if you want the ultimate setup.

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Alex Fergus wrote this blog post. Alex is an ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist, Fitness Professional, and certified Superhuman Coach who continues to expand his knowledge base and help people across the world with their health and wellness. Alex is recognized as the National Record Holder in Powerlifting and Indoor Rowing and has earned the title of the Australian National Natural Bodybuilding Champion. Having worked as a health coach and personal trainer for over a decade, Alex now researches all things health and wellness and shares his findings on this blog.