Rouge Pro G4 vs PlatinumLED BioMax 900
Rouge Pro G4 wins this one, 9.6/10 against 9.2/10, mainly on output disclosure and controls. The PlatinumLED BioMax 900 doesn't beat it on any criterion by a clear margin.
Pick the Rouge Pro G4 if
- You want to spend less: $1,046 against $1,099
- You want honest output numbers: 164 mW/cm² at 6 in, 90 in lab testing
- You like controls: timer, red/NIR, app, pulsing
Pick the PlatinumLED BioMax 900 if
Every figure, compared
| Panel | Rouge Pro G49.6/10 | PlatinumLED BioMax 9009.2/10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,046 | $1,099 |
| Panel size | 11.81 × 36.22 in | 11.81 × 35.83 in |
| Coverage | Half body | Full body |
| Price per sq in | $2.45/sq in | $2.60/sq in |
| LEDs | 288 LEDs | 300 LEDs |
| Wavelengths | 8 wavelengths, 630–1060 nm | 7 wavelengths, 480–1060 nm |
| Irradiance (brand claim) | 164 mW/cm² at 6 in | Lab charts only |
| Irradiance (lab figure) | 90 mW/cm² at 6 in | Lab data linked |
| EMF | Not stated | 0.0 μT at 4 in |
| Flicker | Flicker-free (brand) | Not stated |
| Controls | timer, red/NIR, app, pulsing | timer, linking |
| Warranty | 3-year | 3-year |
| Returns | 60 days | 60 days |
| FDA status (brand wording) | FDA registered (brand) | FDA Class II device (brand) |
| Weight | Not stated | 33 lb |
| Sold by | Rouge | PlatinumLED |
| Buy | See price | See price |
✓ marks the better figure. Output figures are the brands' claims. Prices checked November 12, 2026 on the brands' US stores. Add a third panel
Price and size
On November 12, 2026, the Rouge Pro G4 cost $1,046 at Rouge for an 11.81 × 36.22-inch panel, and the PlatinumLED BioMax 900 $1,099 at PlatinumLED for an 11.81 × 35.83-inch panel. That's $53 more for the PlatinumLED BioMax 900, or $2.45/sq in against $2.60/sq in of LED face. For the Rouge Pro G4: sale price shown on the page on November 12, 2026 ($1,495 regular), for the Pro G4 in its default "Wall Mount" setup (Rouge sells the panel bundled with a wall mount or a stand). Its successor, the Pro G5, was $1,233 and shipping from December 7. For the PlatinumLED BioMax 900: PlatinumLED showed "$200 USD off, discounts automatically applied, while supplies last" ($1,299 regular).
Wavelengths and output
The Rouge Pro G4 uses 8 wavelengths, 630–1060 nm on 288 5 W dual-chip LEDs; the PlatinumLED BioMax 900 7 wavelengths, 480–1060 nm on 300 LEDs.
On output, Rouge lists 164 mW/cm² at 6 inches on a solar meter and 90 mW/cm² at 6 inches on a spectrometer, and links a spectral integrating sphere report. PlatinumLED gives no single headline number on the page; it publishes lab charts and links third-party verified lab intensity testing for every model. A lab (spectroradiometer) figure is the one to compare: consumer solar meters read much higher.
EMF, flicker and controls
Rouge publishes no EMF figure for the Rouge Pro G4. Rouge lists "No Flicker LEDs". PlatinumLED says there is no readable EMF at 4 inches or further (0.0 μT at 4 in). It doesn't say whether the PlatinumLED BioMax 900 is flicker-free.
Controls on the Rouge Pro G4: touch interface, 7 presets, dimming per wavelength, 1–10,000 Hz pulsing, digital timer and alarm, Bluetooth app, remote. On the PlatinumLED BioMax 900: integrated digital control panel and timer, included touch-screen remote, modular multi-light linking. No pulsing (PlatinumLED reserves it for the BIOMAX PRO).
Warranty and returns
Rouge Pro G4: 3-year warranty, "3-year warranty and 60-days return, no questions asked", per Rouge. PlatinumLED BioMax 900: 3-year warranty, return within 60 days of delivery; return shipping is on you, and refused or undeliverable shipments carry a 20% restocking fee (PlatinumLED warranty/return policy).