The quick version: a good home red light panel comes down to five things — the right wavelengths (660nm red + 850nm near-infrared as a minimum), honestly measured power, a size that suits your body and space, proper CE safety, and — if you’re in Europe — EU stock so you skip customs. Here’s how to weigh each one, in plain English.
Start with the wavelengths
Red light around 630–660nm works on the skin’s surface, while near-infrared around 810–850nm reaches deeper into muscles and joints. If a panel doesn’t clearly list its wavelengths in nanometres, be wary. Red Light Fix RLF panels give you seven (480, 630, 660, 810, 830, 850, 1060nm) so you can cover skin and deeper tissue with one device.
Check the power — and whether it’s honest
Power is measured in mW/cm². More isn’t always better; it mostly changes how long your sessions need to be. What matters is an honest figure at a real distance. Every Red Light Fix panel is independently spectrometer-tested at 15cm — 82 mW/cm² (RLF750) up to 92 mW/cm² (RLF6000) — with the proof shown on each product page.
Pick a size that fits your life
Match the panel to what you want to do:
- Face & small areas: the compact RLF750 or the Halo face-and-body panel.
- Half-body: the RLF1500.
- Full-body: the RLF3000, or the flagship RLF6000 for the largest coverage and shortest sessions.
Don’t forget safety and support
Look for genuine CE certification — specifically EN 60335-2-27 — and a solid warranty. A US or UK panel can arrive with surprise customs charges; buying from an EU supplier with EU stock avoids that and makes returns simple. Red Light Fix is a 100% European company with EU shipping and a 3-year warranty.
The Red Light Fix range at a glance
| Panel | Best for | Tested output (15cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Halo LED | Face & body | 40W, 4 wavelengths |
| RLF750 | Compact / targeted | 82 mW/cm² |
| RLF1500 | Half-body | 89 mW/cm² |
| RLF3000 | Full-body | 90 mW/cm² |
| RLF6000 | Pro full-body | 92 mW/cm² |
All RLF panels: 7 wavelengths (480–1060nm), CE-tested (EN 60335-2-27), 3-year warranty, shipped from EU stock.
A few common questions
How long should each session be?
Around 5–20 minutes at 15–30cm, daily or every other day. Consistency beats marathon sessions.
Panel or mat?
Panels are more powerful and better for the face and standing full-body use; mats wrap around you for hands-free, lie-down comfort.
Do I need every wavelength?
660nm + 850nm covers most needs. Extra wavelengths add flexibility, but honest power and build quality matter more.
This guide is general information to help you choose a device.