Prism Light Pod
The Prism red light pod is one of the more budget-friendly red light beds. The fourth generation unit consists of 17,000 diodes. It operates over and three different wavelengths, namely 630nm, 660nm and 890nm. It is an excellent option for those seeking a versatile, multi-purpose bed. However, if you’re strictly focused on red light therapy and prefer not to allocate surface area to infrared, this is worth researching.
Clinics/centers running these units have varying preferences. Some prioritize deep red wavelengths exclusively, while others prefer a broader range to accommodate diverse treatments. Most beds include orange-red wavelengths, which can be effective if the projection angle is optimized. While 660nm deep reds are often preferred, orange-reds can still be beneficial as long as they come from high-quality diodes that direct light efficiently into the body rather than scattering it.
The above is a screenshot of Prism's website. They claim 100mW/cm2. Measurement taken with a non-solar meter does not match up with this claim as you cna imagine - the meter reading in practical settings is a fraction of the claim. That said, their claim of 360o energy generation is indeed correct. Plus, their low projection angle can indeed minimize red light wastage. The quality of focus of the light to the body is good in Prism Light Pods.
The burn is somewhere in the middle of the range, neither the fastest and nor the slowest. It mixes near infrared with red light, which is desirable.
Overall, this unit indeed is one of my top-6 choices.
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A study of treatment area and power (wattage) output of different beds
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Another point to note here. Prism Light Pod is FDA-registered but is yet to be cleared. I shall update this section once they clear. Once their registration is cleared, their red light units (bed and pad both) are likely to go up a lot in price - possibly as much as twice or higher.
Complaints and concerns about red light beds, pads and pods
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What's NEW?
LATEST CHANGES IN RED LIGHT BEDS AND PADS
Prices: Prices have dropped – while advertised prices remain the same, costs have decreased.
Design: Zero gravity-shaped designs. Perfect for those who prefer neither flat nor concave styles.
Shape: New designs – top canopies are now positioned closer to the body.
Covers: 1/32-inch plastic covers. 1/8-inch covers have become less common.
Machine weight: Between 100 and 200 lbs – no more bulky 500 to 800 lb red light beds.
EMF: Lower EMF – now compatible with standard 110V outlets, eliminating the need for 20 or 30 amp connections.
Source of heat: High-heat circuit boards are mostly a thing of the past. Users feel relaxed due to circuit board heat, not the red light itself.
Quietness: Loud fans are no longer needed due to low-heat circuit boards.
Smell (off-gassing): Off-gassing has mostly been addressed. Clinics no longer smell like before.
Vibration plate massaging: Frequency massages are often built-in. The post-treatment process thus no longer requires whole-body vibration sessions.
NOTICE FOR THE CONSUMER: CLASS ACTION
GET A REFUND FOR A LIGHT UNIT (BED/POD/PAD) THAT MISREPRESENTED ITS INTENSITY CLAIMS.
Companies are overstating diode output by more than five times the actual level. They measure under the plastic cover or use uncalibrated methods, such as solar power meters instead of red light meters. "The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive advertising in any medium. That is, advertising must tell the truth and not mislead consumers."
If your red light bed fails to deliver the advertised intensity, federal law (and often state laws) entitles you to a refund, financial compensation, or a return.