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The Box Elite
The Box Elite is a medical-grade device frequently used in clinical trials for Seasonal Affective Disorder. Its heavy-duty metal construction and high-quality internal components make it a lifetime investment for circadian health.
Quality & Materials
Features high-output fluorescent tubes with a specialized diffuser that eliminates glare and hot spots. It is 100% UV-blocked.
Evidence & Testing
Northern Light Technologies products have been used in peer-reviewed research for over 20 years. This specific model is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of clinical research protocols.
Brand Transparency
NLT is fully transparent about their manufacturing in North America and provides detailed spectral distribution charts upon request.
Value Assessment
Higher upfront cost, but the 7-year warranty and replaceable bulbs make the long-term cost of ownership lower than 'disposable' LED lamps.
Why Not Alternatives?
It is significantly more durable than the plastic-housed competitors. While it lacks the sleek aesthetics of modern lamps, its light output is more stable and the surface area is superior for ensuring uniform light distribution.
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Sunset Lenses (Clyde Frame)
Ra Optics is the industry leader in precision optics for circadian health, utilizing proprietary pigments that provide a sharp 550nm cutoff. Unlike most competitors, they use high-quality CR-39 plastic lenses which offer superior optical clarity compared to cheap polycarbonate.
Bon Charge
Sleep Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Bon Charge (formerly BluBlox) offers laboratory-tested lenses that block 100% of the blue and green light spectrum from 400nm to 550nm. Their frames are exceptionally high quality, and they offer prescription, reading, and non-prescription options.
BlockBlueLight
NightLens Blue Light Blocking Glasses
BlockBlueLight offers the best balance of clinical-grade spectrum accuracy and affordability. Their NightLens is specifically designed to block 100% of blue and green light up to 550nm, backed by accessible spectral analysis reports.
Swanwick
Classic Night Swannies
Swanwick is the brand that popularized blue blockers for sleep. Their orange 'Swannies' are effective at blocking blue light and are a reliable, well-reviewed entry point for those new to circadian optimization.