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LightpathLED vs Rouge
Both brands' full line-ups on one basis: every comparable irradiance figure normalized to 15 cm, so a 6-panel range and a 4-panel range can be read against each other instead of against each brand's own marketing distance.
Highlighted cells mark the stronger figure. Irradiance is normalized to 15 cm with a documented falloff model - see how we normalize irradiance. 4 of 6 LightpathLED panels and 4 of 4 Rouge panels publish a figure comparable enough to normalize.
The short answer
- Cheaper entry: LightpathLED. The Diesel Mini opens the range at $374, against $516 for the Tabletop G4.
- More light at 15 cm: LightpathLED, with a median 236 mW/cm² across the range against 164 mW/cm². Its Diesel XL is the strongest panel either brand sells at 236 mW/cm².
- Best light per dollar: the Diesel XL at $1874 (value score 100/100 vs 71/100 for the Ultimate G4).
- Only LightpathLED covers: handheld devices.
- Widest single panel: Rouge Ultimate G4, 10553 cm² of coverage.
Model-for-model matchups
The closest like-for-like pairings across the two ranges - same form factor, comparable price.
| Diesel Tabletop vs Tabletop G4 | $774 vs $516 | 236 vs 164 mW/cm² |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel XL Gen3 vs Max G4 | $2074 vs $2396 | 236 vs 164 mW/cm² |
| Diesel XL Shortie vs Pro G4 | $1624 vs $1196 | 236 vs 59.2 mW/cm² |
| Diesel XL vs Max G4 | $1874 vs $2396 | 236 vs 164 mW/cm² |
| Titan Red/NIR vs Ultimate G4 | $5994 vs $4476 | - vs 164 mW/cm² |
Every panel, side by side
LightpathLED
| Diesel XL | $1874 | 236 mW/cm² |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel XL Shortie | $1624 | 236 mW/cm² |
| Diesel XL Gen3 | $2074 | 236 mW/cm² |
| Diesel Tabletop | $774 | 236 mW/cm² |
| Diesel Mini | $374 | - |
| Titan Red/NIR | $5994 | - |
Rouge
| Ultimate G4 | $4476 | 164 mW/cm² |
|---|---|---|
| Max G4 | $2396 | 164 mW/cm² |
| Tabletop G4 | $516 | 164 mW/cm² |
| Pro G4 | $1196 | 59.2 mW/cm² |
LightpathLED vs Rouge FAQ
Is LightpathLED cheaper than Rouge?
LightpathLED starts at $374 (Diesel Mini) and runs to $5994; Rouge starts at $516 (Tabletop G4) and runs to $4476. LightpathLED is the cheaper way into the range.
Which is stronger, LightpathLED or Rouge?
Normalized to 15 cm, the median LightpathLED panel delivers 236 mW/cm² and the median Rouge panel 164 mW/cm². The strongest single panel is the LightpathLED Diesel XL at 236 mW/cm².
Which LightpathLED or Rouge panel is the best value?
On light delivered per dollar, the best LightpathLED pick is the Diesel XL ($1874, value score 100/100) and the best Rouge pick is the Ultimate G4 ($4476, 71/100).
Do LightpathLED and Rouge use the same wavelengths?
LightpathLED panels emit 620, 670, 810, 940 nm across the range; Rouge panels emit 630, 650, 660, 670, 810, 830, 850, 1060 nm.
Specs come from each brand's official listings and are being independently verified. Prices change; check the panel pages for the figures we last confirmed.