Head to head · August 31, 2026
Hooga HG500 vs Hooga ULTRA360
The HG500 is the cheaper of the two at $359, so it wins on value if the specs are close enough for your use. The ULTRA360 covers more wavelengths, though the extra bands have thinner research behind them than 660nm and 850nm.
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| Spec | HG500 | ULTRA360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359 | $399 |
| Wavelengths | 660nm · 850nm | 630nm · 660nm · 810nm · 850nm |
| Emitters | 100 | 72 |
| Irradiance | Brand 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 | Not published |
| Coverage | 18.8 x 8.2 x 2.7 in, 12.5 lb, hanging kit only | 12.7 x 8.6 x 2.5 in panel, 12 lb |
| FDA status | unknown | unknown |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Returns | 60 days | 60 days |
HG500
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.
ULTRA360
The compact end of Hooga's four-wavelength range. Good hardware for the money, but the advertised irradiance is the least reliable number on the page.