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PlatinumLED vs Rouge
Both brands' full line-ups on one basis: every comparable irradiance figure normalized to 15 cm, so a 12-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. 11 of 12 PlatinumLED panels and 4 of 4 Rouge panels publish a figure comparable enough to normalize.
The short answer
- Cheaper entry: PlatinumLED. The BIOMAX GO opens the range at $299, against $516 for the Tabletop G4.
- More light at 15 cm: Rouge, with a median 164 mW/cm² across the range against 90 mW/cm². Its Ultimate G4 is the strongest panel either brand sells at 164 mW/cm².
- Best light per dollar: the Ultimate G4 at $4476 (value score 71/100 vs 52/100 for the BIO-450).
- Only PlatinumLED 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.
| BIOMAX 300 vs Tabletop G4 | $659 vs $516 | 90.41 vs 164 mW/cm² |
|---|---|---|
| BIOMAX 600 vs Pro G4 | $1049 vs $1196 | 84.22 vs 59.2 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Midi vs Pro G4 | $999 vs $1196 | 83 vs 59.2 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX 450 vs Pro G4 | $799 vs $1196 | 90 vs 59.2 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Nano vs Pro G4 | $799 vs $1196 | 85 vs 59.2 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Ultra vs Max G4 | $1599 vs $2396 | 121 vs 164 mW/cm² |
Every panel, side by side
PlatinumLED
| BIO-450 | $499 | 105 mW/cm² |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 600 | $769 | 94 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Ultra | $1599 | 121 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX 600 | $1049 | 84.22 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX 900 | $1299 | 79.92 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX 450 | $799 | 90 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX 300 | $659 | 90.41 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Grande | $1299 | 92 mW/cm² |
| SaunaMAX Pro | $959 | 52 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Midi | $999 | 83 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX PRO Nano | $799 | 85 mW/cm² |
| BIOMAX GO | $299 | - |
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 |
PlatinumLED vs Rouge FAQ
Is PlatinumLED cheaper than Rouge?
PlatinumLED starts at $299 (BIOMAX GO) and runs to $1599; Rouge starts at $516 (Tabletop G4) and runs to $4476. PlatinumLED is the cheaper way into the range.
Which is stronger, PlatinumLED or Rouge?
Normalized to 15 cm, the median PlatinumLED panel delivers 90 mW/cm² and the median Rouge panel 164 mW/cm². The strongest single panel is the Rouge Ultimate G4 at 164 mW/cm².
Which PlatinumLED or Rouge panel is the best value?
On light delivered per dollar, the best PlatinumLED pick is the BIO-450 ($499, value score 52/100) and the best Rouge pick is the Ultimate G4 ($4476, 71/100).
Do PlatinumLED and Rouge use the same wavelengths?
PlatinumLED panels emit 480, 630, 660, 810, 830, 850, 1060 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.