Image: JoovvJoovv Go 2.0
The Joovv Go 2.0 is a $549 handheld red and near-infrared light with 12 LEDs at 660nm and 850nm, per Joovv. It suits targeted spots and travel. Light Therapy Insiders measured 37.1 mW/cm2 at 6 inches, the highest of 7 handhelds it tested, though comparable handhelds cost $299 to $349.
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Why we love it
Light Therapy Insiders measured 37.1 mW/cm2 at 6 inches with a spectrometer, about 10% above the next handheld in its test of 7.
Wareable tested the Go 2.0 in May 2026 and rated Joovv 4.6 out of 5, praising build quality and ease of use.
Joovv says Intertek certified the Go 2.0 to IEC 60601 medical electrical safety standards, including IEC 60601-1-11 for home use.
Owners rate it 4.95 stars from 249 verified-buyer reviews on Joovv's store, with reviews as recent as September 2026.
Key features
- LEDs
- 12 multi-die LEDs at 660nm and 850nm, per Joovv
- Measured output
- 37.1 mW/cm2 at 6 inches, per Light Therapy Insiders
- Size and weight
- 5.75 by 3.75 inches, about 1.32 lb, per Joovv
- Battery
- Up to 2 hours, per Joovv; Light Therapy Insiders' unit ran 1 hour 15 minutes
- Sessions
- 10 minutes at 6 to 12 inches, then a 10-minute cooldown, per Joovv
- Extras
- Fanless body and travel case, per Joovv
The proof
- A 2024 meta-analysis of 34 randomized trials found red and near-infrared light before exercise improved muscle endurance (SMD 0.31), with no benefit seen in physically active people. Source
- A 2025 meta-analysis of 19 trials with 672 participants rated the evidence that light applied before exercise reduces muscle soreness as low certainty. Source
- Light Therapy Insiders measured 37.1 mW/cm2 at 6 inches with a spectrometer, the highest of 7 handhelds it tested. Source
- Joovv says Intertek certified the Go 2.0 to IEC 60601 standards, including IEC 60601-1-11 for home healthcare use. Source
- Joovv is FDA registered under code ILY for the Go 2, a Class II, 510(k)-exempt category, so the registration is not a clearance (checked 2026-10-06). Source
What owners say
- 4.95 out of 5 from 249 reviews on Joovv (the brand's own store). Source, checked October 6, 2026.
Worth knowing
It costs more than rivals: three comparable handhelds list at $299 to $349, coverage is small, and the Go gets a 1-year warranty against 2 years for Joovv's panels. Opened returns carry a $50 restocking fee.
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Questions
Is the Joovv Go 2.0 worth it?
For targeted spots and travel, it had the highest measured output of 7 handhelds Light Therapy Insiders tested, 37.1 mW/cm2 at 6 inches. The trade-off is price: $549 against $299 to $349 for comparable handhelds, with a 1-year warranty and a $50 fee on opened returns.
Joovv Go vs Joovv Solo 3.0: which should I buy?
The Go 2.0 is a $549, 1.32 lb handheld with 12 LEDs and small coverage; the Solo 3.0 is a $1,699, 14 lb panel with 150 LEDs that mounts on a door, wall or stand, per Joovv. The Solo gets a 2-year warranty and 60-day returns; the Go gets 1 year and 30 days.
How long does the Joovv Go battery last?
Joovv rates it at up to 2 hours. Light Therapy Insiders' unit shut down after 1 hour 15 minutes while showing 20% battery left. Joovv advises 10-minute sessions with a 10-minute cooldown after each.
What is the FDA status of the Joovv Go?
Registered, not cleared. Joovv is FDA registered for the Go 2 under code ILY, a Class II category that is 510(k) exempt, so the registration is not a clearance. Joovv says Intertek certified the Go 2.0 to IEC 60601 electrical safety standards, including IEC 60601-1-11 for home use.
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