Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel
A full-spectrum daylight panel combined with near-infrared LEDs — closer to a SAD light box with NIR than a high-irradiance red-light therapy panel
WELLNESS
Marketed as a general wellness device. Not FDA cleared, approved, or evaluated for any medical claim.
Key facts at a glance.
- Founded
- —
- Headquarters
- Australia
- Price range
- $322–$430
The real price over three years.
Total cost of ownership · 3yr
| Hardwareone-time | $322 |
| 3-year total | $322 |
What the device does.
- + Full-spectrum visible light (5600K, CRI >99, up to ~14,000 lux at close range)
- + Five near-infrared wavelengths stated (730, 770, 810, 850, 890 nm)
- + 40 x 5W LEDs (20 full-spectrum visible + 20 near-infrared)
- + Compact ~5 x 9 in tabletop panel with fold-out stand, 1-30 min timer, 5 brightness levels
- + Two independent modes (full-spectrum / near-infrared only)
The trade-offs.
- + Combines a high-CRI full-spectrum daylight lamp with five stated near-infrared wavelengths in one compact unit
- + Desk-friendly size with a fold-out stand, timer and brightness control
- + Two independent modes let you run daylight or near-infrared separately
- + From an established, family-run blue-light/lighting brand with regional storefronts
- − Near-infrared irradiance is low (independent testing ~5-10 mW/cm² at 6 in) versus 50-150+ for dedicated red-light panels — judge it as a daylight lamp, not a therapy panel
- − Independent testing found flicker at dimmed settings, contradicting the "zero flicker" marketing (flicker-free only at full brightness)
- − No published FDA registration/clearance, CE or RoHS certification found
- − High glare, a 30-minute session cap, and no UVB (so no vitamin D)
People who want a desktop daylight/mood lamp that also adds some near-infrared, rather than a high-power red-light therapy panel
The long read.
§ Hands-on instrument testing pending. Based on published specifications and third-party data.
Overview
The Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel (sometimes sold as “BioLight”) is a compact tabletop unit that pairs a bright, high-CRI full-spectrum daylight lamp with a bank of near-infrared LEDs. It’s made by Block Blue Light, a family-run Australian lighting brand. Before anything else, two clarifications that change how you should read this product.
First: it is not BON CHARGE
“Block Blue Light” is a separate company from “BON CHARGE” (which is the rebrand of BLUblox). They have different websites, product lines and branding. If you came here comparing it to BON CHARGE’s red-light range, treat them as distinct brands.
Second: it’s a daylight lamp with NIR, not a high-power red-light panel
This is the crucial framing. The full-spectrum side is genuinely bright — around 5600K, CRI >99, and high lux up close — which is what you’d want from a daylight/mood lamp. But on the near-infrared side, independent testing measured only about 5-10 mW/cm² at six inches. Dedicated red-light therapy panels typically deliver 50-150+ mW/cm² at that distance. So if your goal is the kind of irradiance the red-light-therapy literature studies, this panel doesn’t reach it. Bought as a desk daylight lamp that adds a little NIR, it makes more sense than bought as a therapy panel.
Specs worth knowing
- 40 × 5W LEDs (20 full-spectrum visible, 20 near-infrared)
- Five stated NIR wavelengths: 730, 770, 810, 850, 890 nm
- Compact ~5 × 9 in panel, fold-out stand, 1-30 minute timer, five brightness levels
- Independent dimensions and flicker testing from third-party reviewers
One caveat from that independent testing: the brand markets “zero flicker,” but reviewers found measurable flicker at reduced brightness — it’s flicker-free only at 100%. There’s also high glare and no UVB, so don’t expect vitamin D.
What we won’t claim
We won’t echo “replicates sunlight” or any implication that it treats seasonal affective disorder, depression or any condition. Wavelength figures (730-890 nm NIR) are fine to state; therapeutic outcomes are not. This is a wellness lighting device, not a medical one — and we found no FDA, CE or RoHS certification published for it.
Verdict: Not yet tested
We haven’t measured this unit ourselves, so no recommendation. Framed correctly — a bright full-spectrum desk lamp with a modest NIR bonus — it’s a reasonable product. Framed as a red-light therapy panel, its near-infrared output is too low to compete with dedicated panels. Note too that the common Amazon listing is a UK one priced well above the brand’s direct US pricing (~$322-430), so check where you’re buying.
How we’ll assess it
If we test it, we’ll measure irradiance per wavelength with a spectrometer, verify flicker across brightness levels, and compare NIR delivery against dedicated panels in our lab set. See our methodology.
Changelog
- 2026-06-16: Initial listing. Not yet tested. Clarified the brand is distinct from BON CHARGE and that NIR irradiance is low relative to dedicated red-light panels.
What we'll measure on the bench.
- Protocol
- HOPOOCOLOR OHSP-350 spectroradiometer
- Primary metric
- Irradiance at 6 in (mW/cm²)
- Pass threshold
- within ±15% of vendor spec
- Session shape
- 5 measurement points per panel
§ Bench session pending. Measured values will replace this panel as the protocol completes — see Plate VI · Methodology for the full testing rulebook.
Common questions.
- How much does Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel cost?
- Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel costs $322–$430.
- Does Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel require a subscription?
- No. Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel does not require a subscription — there is no mandatory recurring fee to keep using it.
- Is Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel FDA cleared?
- No. Block Blue Light Full-Spectrum + Infrared Panel is sold under the FDA's "general wellness" category and is not FDA cleared as a medical device.