Collection: Red Light Therapy Quiz
Find Your Perfect Red Light Therapy Device
Answer 5 quick questions to discover which red light panel matches your wellness goals, space, and budget.
Which red light therapy panel is right for you? With devices ranging from $129 handheld units to $4,000+ full-body panels, and specifications like wavelength, irradiance, and treatment area varying widely, finding the right match requires understanding your specific needs.
This quiz analyzes your primary treatment goals, budget, available space, and usage preferences to recommend red light panels matched to your situation. Whether you're targeting skin rejuvenation, pain relief, muscle recovery, or general wellness, we'll help you find the ideal device.
Your Results Are Ready!
Enter your email to see your personalized red light therapy recommendations and get expert tips.
Your Top Recommendations
Based on your answers, here are your best matches:
Shop by Brand
We carry red light therapy devices from trusted manufacturers
Need Help Choosing?
Our red light therapy specialists can help you navigate options, compare panels, and find the perfect device for your goals.
Understanding Red Light Therapy Devices
Red light therapy devices vary significantly in size, power, wavelength, and price. Understanding these factors helps you choose the right device for your goals.
Handheld/Targeted: $50-$300 – Face, joints, spot treatment
Tabletop Panels: $200-$600 – Face, neck, single body region
Half-Body Panels: $500-$1,200 – Torso, full back, significant coverage
Full-Body Panels: $1,000-$4,000+ – Entire body, minimal treatment time
Device Sizes and Coverage
Handheld/targeted devices: Small panels (typically 5-50 LEDs) designed for spot treatment of specific areas like face, joints, or injuries. Affordable entry point ($50-$300) but limited coverage requires moving the device during treatment.
Tabletop panels: Medium-sized panels that can treat larger areas like the face, neck, or a single body region. Good balance of coverage and price ($200-$600). Often used on stands or mounted on doors.
Calculate optimal treatment time based on your device specs and goals.
Half-body panels: Larger panels (typically 300-600 LEDs) covering torso or full back. Treat significant body areas in single sessions ($500-$1,200). Popular for muscle recovery and general wellness.
Full-body panels: The largest devices, often multiple panels or floor-to-ceiling setups. Treat entire body simultaneously ($1,000-$4,000+). Ideal for serious users wanting maximum coverage and minimal treatment time.
Wavelength Matters
Red light (630-660nm): Absorbed primarily in skin and surface tissues. Best for skin health, collagen production, wound healing, and hair growth. Visible as red light.
Near-infrared (810-850nm): Penetrates deeper into muscle, joint, and bone tissue. Best for pain relief, muscle recovery, and deep tissue healing. Mostly invisible to the eye.
Combination devices: Most quality panels include both wavelengths, making them versatile for multiple treatment goals. This is what we typically recommend unless you have a very specific, single use case.
Pro Tip: When comparing panels, look for third-party irradiance testing—not just manufacturer claims. Many budget devices significantly overstate their power output. Trusted brands provide independent lab results or detailed specifications at multiple distances.
Power and Irradiance
Irradiance (measured in mW/cm²) determines how quickly you receive a therapeutic dose. Higher irradiance means shorter treatment times:
Low power (20-50 mW/cm²): Requires 15-30 minute sessions. Medium power (50-100 mW/cm²): 10-20 minute sessions typical. High power (100-200 mW/cm²): 5-15 minute sessions sufficient.
Higher-power devices cost more but save time—an important factor if you plan to use red light therapy daily.
Choosing Based on Your Goals
Skin health and anti-aging: Red wavelengths (630-660nm) are most important. A face-sized panel or tabletop device is usually sufficient. Look for even coverage without hot spots.
Pain relief and joint health: Near-infrared (810-850nm) penetrates to reach deeper tissues. Panel size depends on the area affected—targeted devices work for single joints; larger panels for back or multiple areas.
Explore our collection with detailed specs and verified irradiance data.
Athletic recovery: Full-body or half-body panels provide the most efficient treatment for overall muscle recovery. Near-infrared wavelengths are preferred. Higher power reduces time commitment.
General wellness: Combination wavelength panels of medium to large size offer the most versatility. You can target different areas and goals with a single device.
What the Quiz Considers
Our quiz weighs multiple factors to match you with appropriate devices: your primary and secondary treatment goals, budget constraints, available space for treatment, time available for sessions, whether you'll treat locally or full-body, and portability requirements.
