LX300 vs. LX500: Comparing AWA's Two FDA-Cleared Face Masks

LX300 vs. LX500: Comparing AWA's Two FDA-Cleared Face Masks

American Wellness Authority offers two FDA 510(k) cleared red light therapy face masks: the LX300 and the LX500. Both clear the most important threshold in the face mask category — FDA product-level review — which immediately puts them ahead of most competitors. Here's how they compare to each other, including the key irradiance and coverage differences.

What They Share

Both the LX300 and LX500 deliver 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared light, targeting both surface collagen synthesis and deeper dermal tissue. Both hold FDA 510(k) clearance — the device-level regulatory review that distinguishes them from masks that carry only facility registration badges. Both are FSA and HSA eligible, and both use flexible construction designed to conform to different face shapes.

Critically, both deliver their irradiance at direct skin contact — the actual treatment condition. This is the honest way to spec a face mask, and it matters when comparing against competitors who report irradiance at bench distances that don't reflect real-world usage.

The LX500's Key Advantage: Higher Irradiance at Contact

The LX500 delivers 30–40 mW/cm² measured at skin contact — a clinically meaningful output for direct-contact facial treatment. At this level, a 10-minute session delivers approximately 18–24 J/cm² of therapeutic energy to facial tissue, and a 15-minute session approaches 36 J/cm² — well within the dosing ranges documented in skin rejuvenation research.

The LX500's higher LED density compared to the LX300 is what drives this performance advantage. More LEDs at the same surface area means higher irradiance delivered to every square centimeter of facial skin simultaneously.

Coverage: LX500 Adds Neck and Chin

The LX500 extends beyond the face to include dedicated neck and chin treatment coverage. Neck aging — horizontal lines, skin laxity, crepey texture — is one of the earliest visible signs of aging and one of the most neglected by face-only masks. If neck and décolleté treatment is part of your protocol, the LX500 covers it in the same session as your full face treatment. The LX300 treats the face; the LX500 treats the face and neck.

Choosing Between the LX300 and LX500

LX300 is the right choice for users starting a facial red light therapy protocol, those focused on full-face coverage without neck extension, and users who want an FDA-cleared device at a more accessible price point.

LX500 is the right choice for users who want maximum irradiance delivery per session, extended neck and chin coverage, or who are committed to an advanced anti-aging protocol and want the most capable device in the category.

See the LX300 and LX500 product pages for full details, or use our Product Finder for a personalized recommendation. All AWA devices are FSA and HSA eligible.