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HG500 review
The sensible step up from the HG300 if you want to cover a back or both legs in one session rather than treating one area at a time.
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What we like
- Nearly 2.4 times the coverage length of the HG300 for $160 more
- Full published irradiance curve at four distances
- Three year warranty and 60 day trial
What to know
- No independent verification, and its sibling tested 25 percent under claim
- Ships with a hanging kit and no stand, so at 12.5 lb you need a door or wall
- No FDA claim
Full specifications
Anything marked not published is missing from the manufacturer's own materials. We do not fill those gaps with estimates.
| Price | $359 |
|---|---|
| Wavelengths | 660nm · 850nm |
| LED count | 100 |
| Irradiance | Brand claimBrand publishes a full curve (110 at 3 in, 94 at 6 in, 46 at 12 in, 30 at 18 in mW/cm2). No independent measurement exists for this model, and its sibling tested about 25 percent under claim |
| Coverage | 18.8 x 8.2 x 2.7 in, 12.5 lb, hanging kit only |
| Power draw | 150W |
| FDA status | unknown |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Returns | 60 days |
Best for
- Whole back or legs
- Mid-range budget
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Research at these wavelengths
Studies whose protocol used a wavelength this device emits, within 15nm. Each records the dose it delivered, which is the number to hold a marketing claim against.
Sources
Specifications on this page come from the manufacturer and the independent testing listed below. Verified August 31, 2026.
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