AWA FX300 and FX500 vs EMR-tek Firedragon Pro: A Spec Comparison

This is a side by side spec comparison. Specs come from each brand's own public product page and can change, so check the brand page before buying. Brand values were read in October 2026. Where a brand page does not state a value, the table says "Check the brand page". The AWA numbers come from the AWA product pages. Irradiance figures are each brand's own published numbers, and test methods can differ between brands.

Spec comparison

Spec AWA FX300 AWA FX500 EMR-tek Firedragon Pro
LED count 60 LEDs 60 LEDs Check the brand page (the page lists a single 288W COB chip and no LED count)
Wavelengths 660nm (30 LEDs) and 850nm (30 LEDs) 660nm (30 LEDs) and 850nm (30 LEDs) 630nm, 660nm, 670nm, 810nm, 830nm and 850nm (as listed in the page text)
Size 260 x 210 x 65 mm (about 10.2 x 8.3 x 2.6 in) 298 x 182 x 60 mm (about 11.7 x 7.2 x 2.4 in) 37.5 x 37.5 x 24 cm (14.76 x 14.76 x 9.45 in)
Weight 2.1 kg (about 4.6 lb) 3 kg (about 6.6 lb) 5.22 kg (11.51 lb)
Irradiance at 6 in (mW/cm2) 83.5 94 Check the brand page
Power draw in use 84W at AC110V 85W at AC110V Check the brand page
Warranty 2 years 2 years Check the brand page
Return policy 60 days from delivery, free US return shipping 60 days from delivery, free US return shipping 30 days from delivery, unused and in original packaging

AWA irradiance by distance

These are the published AWA figures at each distance. Irradiance depends on distance, so compare brands only at the same stated distance.

AWA panel (mW/cm2) Up to 5 inches 6 to 7 inches 10 inches and beyond
FX300 220 at 1 in, 145 at 2 in, 116 at 3 in 83.5 at 6 in 43.3 at 12 in
FX500 220 at 2 in, 197 at 3 in, 149 at 4 in, 121 at 5 in 94 at 6 in, 91.1 at 7 in 81.4 at 10 in, 73.8 at 12 in, 70 at 15 in, 58.6 at 20 in

How to compare any two panels

Questions to ask any brand before you buy:

  1. What is the irradiance, in mW/cm2, and at what distance was it measured? Who measured it, and with what meter?
  2. Which wavelengths are used, and how many LEDs make up each one?
  3. What are the exact dimensions and weight, and how will you mount or stand the panel?
  4. How much power does the panel draw in use, not only its rated power?
  5. How long is the warranty, and what does it cover?
  6. What is the return window, and who pays return shipping?
  7. Does the brand publish flicker and EMF information, and how was it tested?

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