When investing in a professional red light therapy bed, the most important components are the ones you can't immediately see. While the outer design matters for client comfort, the true performance of a device is determined by its internal electronics. The biggest dividing line in quality? Whether the bed uses high-grade circuit boards or cheap, flimsy strip lights.
One delivers consistent power and complete coverage, while the other can leave you with an underperforming asset.
You’ve probably heard us say it before: circuit board–based diodes are the gold standard for red light therapy. Here’s a side-by-side breakdown of why they are unequivocally superior for a clinical environment.
1. More Power & Consistency
A red light therapy session's effectiveness depends on a steady, powerful, and consistent output of light energy. Circuit boards are engineered to handle higher power loads and distribute energy evenly to every single diode. This ensures that the therapeutic wavelengths are delivered at their optimal intensity throughout the entire session.
Strip lights, on the other hand, are essentially decorative products. They are not designed for sustained, high-power output and can suffer from energy fluctuations, leading to a less effective and inconsistent treatment for your clients.
2. Durability & A Longer Lifespan
A red light therapy bed is a significant business investment that needs to withstand daily, repeated use. Circuit boards are rigid, robust, and designed for superior heat management, which is critical for the longevity of electronic components. This durability means your device will last for years, not months, providing a reliable return on your investment.
Strip lights are notoriously fragile. Their flimsy construction and poor heat dissipation make them prone to failure, which means more downtime for your business and a shorter lifespan for your equipment.
3. Superior Coverage & No "Gaps"
The goal of a session is to cover the body in a seamless field of light energy. This is where the physical design of circuit boards truly shines. They allow for a dense, tightly packed arrangement of diodes, ensuring you get full, even exposure across the entire treatment area.
Strip lights often have diodes spaced much farther apart, creating significant "gaps" or "cold spots" in light coverage. This uneven distribution means parts of the body are receiving a suboptimal treatment, compromising the client's results.
When you see the difference side-by-side, the choice is clear.
Check out this quick video for an up-close look at the high-grade, circuit-based diodes inside our OvationULT bed.
The takeaway is simple: for a professional setting where results and reliability are non-negotiable, always choose a red light therapy bed built with the proven performance of circuit boards.