Valo vs Joovv vs CurrentBody (2026): Which Red Light Therapy Brand Is Actually Worth It?
Three brands, three very different reputations — Joovv's medical-grade pedigree, CurrentBody's UK/EU skincare popularity, and Valo's newer-but-aggressive spec sheet. This page puts them side by side across every product category we've tested: full-body panels, portables, and face masks. If you've landed on one of our individual device comparisons, this is the page that ties them all together.
Valo
- LED Mask Series 2 includes 1072nm deep near-infrared — the deepest-penetrating wavelength among the three brands' masks, a genuine edge for pure anti-aging
- Flexible silicone design with good facial contact
- Strong brand recognition in UK/EU skincare market
- 3-year warranty as the standard, not the exception
- Valo Glow is the only mask under $300 with acne-capable 415nm blue light
- No blue light (415nm) — cannot treat acne at all, a hard limitation if that's part of your goal
- $469.99 (Series 2) vs Valo Glow's $240 — roughly double the price for fewer total wavelengths (3 vs 4) and no acne capability
Joovv
- LED Mask Series 2 includes 1072nm deep near-infrared — the deepest-penetrating wavelength among the three brands' masks, a genuine edge for pure anti-aging
- Flexible silicone design with good facial contact
- Strong brand recognition in UK/EU skincare market
- No blue light (415nm) — cannot treat acne at all, a hard limitation if that's part of your goal
- $469.99 (Series 2) vs Valo Glow's $240 — roughly double the price for fewer total wavelengths (3 vs 4) and no acne capability
- Not HSA/FSA eligible
- No adjustable intensity
CurrentBody
- LED Mask Series 2 includes 1072nm deep near-infrared — the deepest-penetrating wavelength among the three brands' masks, a genuine edge for pure anti-aging
- Flexible silicone design with good facial contact
- Strong brand recognition in UK/EU skincare market
- No blue light (415nm) — cannot treat acne at all, a hard limitation if that's part of your goal
- $469.99 (Series 2) vs Valo Glow's $240 — roughly double the price for fewer total wavelengths (3 vs 4) and no acne capability
- Not HSA/FSA eligible
- No adjustable intensity
- Doesn't compete in full-body or portable panel categories at all — single-product brand for this comparison
Brand Overview: What Each Company Actually Is
Valo is the newer entrant of the three, and its strategy is visible across every product: match or exceed the wavelength specs of established competitors while undercutting on price, and make HSA/FSA eligibility and longer warranties (3 years) the default rather than a premium add-on. The tradeoff for being newer is a shorter published track record — Valo doesn’t have the decade-plus clinical citation history that Joovv has built. What it does have is a consistent spec advantage across panels, portables, and masks that’s been holding up in direct testing across Blaze vs Joovv Solo, Spark vs Joovv Go, and Glow vs CurrentBody.
Joovv built its reputation on full-body wall panels and was one of the first consumer brands to pursue IEC 60601 medical device certification — a real differentiator that goes beyond FDA Class II clearance. That history is legitimate and matters to buyers who weight certification heavily. Where Joovv has fallen behind in 2026 is portable hardware: the Go 2.0’s single-wavelength (660nm only) output looks dated next to multi-wavelength portables now available at lower prices, and full-body coverage with Joovv panels requires multiple units, which compounds cost quickly.
CurrentBody is primarily known in the UK/EU as a skincare-tech brand, and its red light therapy presence is essentially the LED Mask line — it doesn’t compete in full-body or portable panel categories the way Valo and Joovv do. Within face masks specifically, the Series 2’s 1072nm deep-NIR wavelength is a real point of differentiation for users whose only goal is anti-aging. The mask’s absence of any blue-light (acne) wavelength and its price relative to Valo Glow are the two factors that consistently put it behind in head-to-head comparisons.
Full Comparison: All Categories, Side by Side
| FEATURE |
Valo
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Joovv
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CurrentBody
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|---|---|---|---|
| Full-body panel |
Valo Blaze — $1,039.99, true full-body, 1 unit
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Joovv Solo 3.0 — $1,295, partial body, 2 units for full coverage ($2,600+)
|
Not offered
|
| Portable device |
Valo Spark — $240, 660+850+630+940nm, 60W, 6hr battery
|
Joovv Go 2.0 — $295, 660nm only, 30W, ~75min real battery
|
Not offered
|
| Face mask |
Valo Glow — $240, 415+630+850nm + yellow, acne + anti-aging
|
Not offered
|
LED Mask Series 2 — $469.99, 633+830+1072nm, anti-aging only
|
| Deepest wavelength offered |
940nm (Spark)
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850nm (Solo)
|
1072nm (Mask S2)
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| Acne treatment available |
✅ Yes (Glow, 415nm)
|
❌ No
|
❌ No
|
| HSA/FSA eligible |
✅ Yes (panels + mask)
|
⚠️ Inconsistent/unconfirmed
|
❌ No
|
| Standard warranty |
3 years
|
2 years
|
Not specified for mask
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| Medical certification |
FDA compliant
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IEC 60601 (Intertek)
|
FDA cleared (mask)
|
| Smart app / Bluetooth |
❌ No
|
✅ Recovery+ app
|
❌ No
|
| Categories competed in (of 3) |
3/3
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2/3
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1/3
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Prices reflect availability at time of publication and may change. Always check the retailer for current pricing.
Round-by-Round: Where Each Brand Actually Wins
🟢 Valo wins:
- Price-to-spec ratio across every category. In all three head-to-head comparisons we’ve run — full-body, portable, and face mask — Valo’s product matches or exceeds the competing brand’s wavelength range and power output at a lower price.
- HSA/FSA eligibility as a standard, not an exception. At the $1,000+ tier especially, this is worth roughly $250 in real savings at a 24% tax bracket — and Valo makes it the default across its panel line.
- Acne capability in a face mask. Valo Glow is the only mask in this comparison with 415nm blue light — neither Joovv (no mask) nor CurrentBody (no blue light) can address this.
- Warranty length. 3 years standard vs Joovv’s 2 years.
🔴 Joovv wins:
- Medical-grade certification depth. IEC 60601 (Intertek) is a more rigorous certification than FDA Class II clearance alone — if certification depth is a priority that outweighs price, this is Joovv’s clearest advantage.
- Smart ecosystem. The Recovery+ app with Bluetooth and protocol tracking is genuinely more developed than anything Valo or CurrentBody currently offer.
- Brand longevity and resale value. Joovv has the longest published track record of the three brands in this comparison.
🔴 CurrentBody wins:
- Deepest wavelength in a face mask. 1072nm on the Series 2 penetrates deeper than any wavelength offered in Valo’s or Joovv’s current lineups — relevant specifically for users whose only goal is anti-aging depth, with acne not a consideration.
- UK/EU market presence and recognition, if regional brand trust is a deciding factor for you.
Which Brand Should You Choose? By Scenario
You want one device that covers your whole body, in one position, at a reasonable price: Valo Blaze. Joovv’s equivalent requires two units and more than doubles the cost for true full-body coverage. → Valo Blaze vs Joovv Solo, full breakdown
You want a portable device for joint pain, muscle recovery, or general targeted use: Valo Spark — the NIR wavelengths (850/940nm) that Joovv Go lacks entirely are the ones that matter for anything deeper than skin surface. → Valo Spark vs Joovv Go, full breakdown
You want a face mask and acne is part of your goal (alongside anti-aging): Valo Glow — it’s the only mask of the three with a blue-light acne mode. → Valo Glow vs CurrentBody, full breakdown
Your only goal is anti-aging depth, acne isn’t a factor, and budget is flexible: This is the one scenario where CurrentBody’s 1072nm gives it a genuine edge — though Valo Glow’s 850nm plus lower price is still worth comparing directly before deciding the extra depth justifies nearly double the cost.
Medical-grade certification (IEC 60601) is a hard requirement for you, regardless of price: Joovv is currently the only brand of the three with this certification on its panels — this is the one scenario where Joovv’s higher price reflects a real, verifiable difference rather than brand premium alone.
You’re not sure which category you even need: Start with the best red light therapy devices guide, which breaks the decision down by goal (pain/recovery, skin, sleep) before getting into brand comparisons at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Across Every Category We Tested, One Brand Wins on Value
Valo Blaze, Valo Spark, and Valo Glow each beat their closest competitor on wavelength range, power, or price — often all three. If you’re starting from zero, the best red light therapy devices guide breaks down which Valo device fits your specific goal.