Head to head · August 31, 2026
Vital Elite vs Bon Charge Max
The Max is the cheaper of the two at $999, so it wins on value if the specs are close enough for your use. The Vital Elite covers more wavelengths, though the extra bands have thinner research behind them than 660nm and 850nm.
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| Spec | Vital Elite | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| Wavelengths | 630nm · 660nm · 810nm · 850nm | 660nm · 850nm |
| Emitters | 210 | 400 |
| Irradiance | Brand states 150 to 210 mW/cm2 with no measuring distance given. The page carries a third-party tested badge but names no laboratory | Brand states greater than 142 mW/cm2 with no measurement distance and no instrument named. The 3 to 12 in figure on the page is a usage instruction, not a measurement distance |
| Coverage | 36.6 x 8.5 x 2.3 in | 91 x 21 x 6.5 cm, 8 kg |
| FDA status | unknown | registered |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 1 yr |
| Returns | 30 days | 30 days |
Vital Elite
The weakest evidence quality of the panels we track. A big number with no distance attached and an unnamed testing lab is a claim, not a measurement.
Max
A recognised wellness brand with the vaguest irradiance disclosure in our data. Two wavelengths, no measurement distance, and the shortest warranty here.