Red Rush 840 Pulse vs PlatinumLed BioMax 900 | 2023 Review

Both the Red Rush 840 Pulse and the PlatinumLED BioMax 900 are Top rated Red Light Therapy Devices. Does one have an edge over the other?

What feature makes the biggest difference in RLT?

Round 1

When you look at these 2 top-rated Full Body Red Light Panels, Red Therapy Co’s Red Rush 840 Pulse and PlatinumLED’s BioMax 900, you’ll find, at first glance, the main features seem very similar with not much difference in their outside looks either.

However, as we dig deeper, there are different advantages in each that you need to know before deciding which one to choose.

Then let’s start with a base level comparison for choosing between these two high-powered, full body RLT devices.

In fact, there is little uncommon between the two when comparing the 5 key factors to choosing the ultimate red light therapy device.

While the price, size of the light, cost per watt, and shipping specs are very similar in both the Red Rush 840 Pulse and the BioMax 900, there is a significant advantage in the Power Density of the 840 Pulse.

Given how important a High Power Density (Irradiance) is, we give this more weight than any other metric. Therefore, the winner of the first round is Red Rush 840 Pulse

Power Density is one of the top things to consider because it determines the effectiveness and length of the treatment.

Round 1 Winner: Red Therapy Co Red Rush Pulse 840

Category: Power Density

The extra Irridiance (power density) gives the 840 Pulse a slight edge in regards to session time and how far away you can be from the device and still get real benefits.

That’s not to say the BioMax 900 is a whimp. No, not at all! The BioxMax 900 has all the therapeutic power you could want in a Red Light Therapy Device.

What’s New? BioMax 900 adds 480nm Blue Light

Round 2

Let’s dig some more and see who wins this battle. As you can see in the chart below, once again, both panels are almost the same….except, there is one glaring difference.

It’s all about the wavelengths and BioMax 900 has 6 different ones. There is debate about any added benefits to including wavelengths hitting close to the well studied 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared lights. Even so, more and more brands are putting a sprinkle of 630nm, 810nm, and 830nm leds in their ‘mostly’ 660nm and 850nm red light therapy panels.

There haven’t been any studies showing better improvements when adding these small amounts of different leds that are close in wavelength to the standard 660nm and 850nm leds.

On the contrary, there are plenty of studies on 480nm Blue lights ability to help with acne, eczema, rosacea, and sun damage. Some studies have also shown that blue wavelengths can kill bacteria and cancer cells.

Hence, we think Blue wavelengths is the most exciting addition to PlatinumLed’s BioMax series and because of the additional benefits the 480nm gives to irritated skin, the BioMax 900 wins Round 2.

Round 2 Winner: PlatinumLed BioMax 900

Category: Led Wavelengths

Do you Take Your RLT Standing up or Laying down?

Round 3

Okay, we’ve compared all the main features of the Red Rush 840 Pulse and the BioMax 900 but there is one area we haven’t covered yet that could change your mind about which one is best for you.

One of the last factors I mention in my article about choosing the ultimate Red Light Therapy Device is to ‘Identify your Needs’. So let’s talk about how you want to use your full body panel and the options available. It could be the deciding factor for you.

The Red Rush 840 Pulse Best for Athletes and workout sessions

The studies all confirm the advantages in using Red Light Therapy to enhance Athletic Performance for improvement in strength, endurance, and muscle mass.

Therefore, if you want to use RLT during your workout, I recommend the Red Rush 840 Pulse. Both the 840 Pulse and the BioMax 900 charge extra for a stand, which you’ll need for setting up a workout station. The Red Rush 840 Pulse has a better set up for working out at a lower cost.

The three 3 mounting options are: 1) Over the door, 2) On the wall, or 3) On a stand. The stand is an additional $97.50, as of this writing.

Double your power! Cut your time in half with the Red Rush 840 Pulse Dual.

If you prefer lying down like Bryan Johnson, the BioMax 900 with a Horizontal Mount is the Red Light Device for you.

The BioMax 900 Horizontal Mount has two options

Perhaps you want to get your Red Light Therapy sessions while lying down, like Bryan Johnson does? He incorporates RLT in his daily wellness routines, costing him 2 million per year in his pursuit of being forever young.

However, it won’t cost you 2 million a year to get in on the age reversal trend. For the mere cost of a full body Red Light Therapy panel, your mitochondria are going to be jumping for joy and will revitalize your cells with healing energy.

For those that want to use RLT while lying down in bed or on the couch or on the floor, The BioMax 900 has got you covered with two different choices. They offer a Horizontal mount with a manual adjustment of height or a Motorized Push button option for height adjustments .

The BioMax 900 also offers a mobile upright stand for $139 and a wall mounting bracket for $74.

As a result of the BioMax 900 offering a Horizontal Mounting option and the ability to combine panels together, we crown it the Winner in Round 3.

Winner of Round 3: BioMax 900

Category: Mounting System

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Overall, whether you choose the Red Rush 840 Pulse or the BioMax 900, you’ll be getting a top-rated Red Light Therapy Device. They both are Winners!

Here’s a quick recap of the main differences…

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1. Power Density taken from Alex Fergus which is different than the manufacturer’s website ↩︎
2. Cost per Watt taken from Alex Fergus’ data of both panels. ↩︎