Hooga HG300 review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 8, 2026 · 
Scores 9.75/10, 1st of the 38 panels we track. At $199 it is the cheapest of the 38 panels, against the category median of $1,439.50. Hooga's top listed figure is 73 mW/cm² at 6 in; an independent reading by Alex Fergus (lighttherapyinsiders.com) averaged 55 mW/cm² at 6 in. Buyers on amazon.com rate it 4.6/5 across 1,376 ratings.
A tight budget: $199, the cheapest of the 38 panels
- Price
- $199
- Wavelengths
- 2 (660–850 nm)
- LEDs
- 60
- FDA
- Listed, no 510(k)
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Returns
- 60 days
Wavelengths
As listed by Hooga. Source: hoogahealth.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Brand claim vs independent measurement
Brand figure: 73 mW/cm² at 6 in. Independent: 55 mW/cm² average / 69 peak, spectrometer, about 6 in. Measured by Alex Fergus, lighttherapyinsiders.com, Oct 16, 2023. Read the measurement
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · source under each valueLight output
Use and safety
Buying
FDA status
Registered and listed with the FDA as a Class II device under product code ILY, with no 510(k) clearance.
Warranty, returns and shipping
60 days, buyer pays return shipping.
Ships in the US, free over $100.
Warranty: 3 years. Returns: 60 days, buyer pays return shipping. Shipping: Ships in the US, free over $100. Source: hoogahealth.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Source: hoogahealth.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Compared with similar panels
All 38 panels →| Model | Price | Wavelengths | Measured avg | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooga HG300THIS MODEL | $199 | 2 (660–850) | 55 mW/cm² | 3 years | 9.75/10 | Check price → |
| Mito Red Light MitoPRO 300+ | $369 | 4 (630–850) | — | 3 years | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| Rouge Tabletop G4 | $483 | 8 (630–1060) | — | 3 years | 9.5/10 | See specs → |
| Hooga PRO750 | $599 | 2 (660–850) | — | 3 years | 9.5/10 | Check price → |
| LumeBox 2.0 | $629 | 2 (660–850) | — | 1 year | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
What owners say
Checked Oct 7, 2026- hoogahealth.combrand's own site4.9/5138 reviews
4.6/5 from 1,376 ratings on amazon.com. In our score this is 2 of 2 points. How we score
- Quality182 mentions168 positive14 negative
- Effectiveness161 mentions132 positive29 negative
- Value for money93 mentions72 positive21 negative
- Build quality76 mentions73 positive3 negative
- Brightness52 mentions43 positive9 negative
- Skin improvement52 mentions45 positive7 negative
- Enjoyment30 mentions29 positive1 negative
- Build quality is the most praised point on Amazon: 73 of the 76 reviews that mention it are positive, with owners describing a sturdy unit with crisp switches. amazon.com
- Brightness gets mostly positive comments: 43 of the 52 Amazon reviews that mention it are positive, and owners call the light strong and very bright. amazon.com
- Value for money draws the most criticism: 21 of the 93 Amazon reviews that discuss it are negative, the highest share among the main topics. amazon.com
“You can tell it has that quality product feel to it. Sturdy, nice finishes, switches click with crispness, easy to hang/mount use.”
“The construction of the red light is solid. It is very bright, brighter than the portable version.”
“Well made, nice controls, solid build. Shipped quickly, packaging had it arrive safe.”
“This is my first experience with a red-light therapy device. I am pleased with it. It is relatively quiet, does not smell, as some I read about, and the settings are easy to use.”
“The light is durable and works well. However it’s pretty expensive.”
“I really like my hooga, but I am not sure if I am.using it correctly. I am really not good if figuring out the formula to see how long and at what distance I should be using it.”
Quotes are word for word from the linked reviews, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews written for a free product and reviews that make health claims are left out. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.