HigherDOSE vs Healthy Wave PEMF Mat: Which Should You Buy?

These are the two premium PEMF mats most people end up deciding between. HigherDOSE has the name recognition. Healthy Wave has the specs. I've used both, and the winner depends on what you care about most.

The Short Answer

Get the Healthy Wave if you want the most powerful PEMF mat with the most features, the longest trial period, and the best pain relief performance.

Get the HigherDOSE if sleep and relaxation are your primary goals, you value premium aesthetics, and you want a well-known brand.

Feature	Our Top PickHealthy Wave Multi-Wave PEMF Mat	Most PopularHigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Mat
Price	$2,499	$1,295
PEMF Coils	8	4
Frequencies	1-99 Hz	Multiple preset programs
Intensity	Up to 3,000 Gauss	N/A
Therapies	PEMF, Far Infrared, Photon, TENS	PEMF, Far Infrared
Size	72" x 24"	73" x 24"
Weight	30 lbs	46 lbs
Trial Period	90 days	30 days
Warranty	1 year	1 year
Buy	Check Price	Check Price

PEMF Performance

This isn't close. Healthy Wave has 8 PEMF coils to HigherDOSE's 4. That's double the electromagnetic field coverage across your body. The Healthy Wave also reaches up to 3,000 Gauss intensity with a frequency range of 1 to 99 Hz, while HigherDOSE offers preset programs with a narrower range.

If PEMF therapy is the main reason you're buying a mat, Healthy Wave delivers significantly more of it.

Relaxation and Sleep

HigherDOSE was practically designed for this. The mat creates a warm, enveloping sensation that puts most people into a deeply relaxed state within 15 minutes. Users consistently describe it as "trance-like."

Healthy Wave can achieve similar results, but you need to dial in the settings yourself. HigherDOSE makes it more effortless with preset programs optimized for relaxation.

Build Quality and Design

HigherDOSE wins on aesthetics. The materials feel luxurious, the branding is polished, and it looks like something you'd see in a high-end spa. Healthy Wave is well-built but more utilitarian in its design approach.

Trial Period and Risk

Healthy Wave gives you 90 days with free return shipping. HigherDOSE gives you 30 days. At these price points, that difference matters a lot. With Healthy Wave, you have 3 full months to evaluate whether the mat helps your specific condition. With HigherDOSE, you're deciding in a month.

Value

The Healthy Wave costs more ($2,499 vs $1,295), but you get 4 therapies instead of 2, double the PEMF coils, a wider frequency range, and 3x the trial period. On a per-feature basis, Healthy Wave is actually the better value despite the higher sticker price.

If neither price works for you, the BON CHARGE at $999 is a strong alternative. Read our full PEMF mat comparison for all options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has more PEMF coils, HigherDOSE or Healthy Wave?

Healthy Wave has 8 PEMF coils compared to HigherDOSE's 4. That means double the coverage across the mat surface, which is a significant advantage for full body therapy.

Which mat is better for pain relief?

Healthy Wave. It has more PEMF coils, higher intensity (up to 3,000 Gauss), a wider frequency range (1 to 99 Hz), and includes TENS therapy. All of these matter for effective pain management.

Which mat is better for sleep?

Both are excellent for sleep, but HigherDOSE has a slight edge here. Its combination of infrared heat and PEMF is specifically tuned for relaxation, and the overall experience feels more spa-like. That said, Healthy Wave's wider frequency range gives you more control over low-frequency sleep protocols.

The Bottom Line

Healthy Wave is the better mat on paper and in practice for most people. More coils, more therapies, longer trial, wider frequency range. The only reason to choose HigherDOSE over it is if sleep/relaxation is your sole focus and you prefer the premium brand experience.