Comparison
Bemer vs Biomat: Which Mat Does What (And a Third Option)
Bemer and Biomat are different therapies, not rivals doing the same job. A Bemer sends pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF), studied for circulation. A Biomat delivers far infrared warmth through amethyst crystals. Pick by the effect you want, or consider a mat that combines both.
People compare these two mats constantly, and the comparison starts from a misunderstanding. They look alike: both are body-length mats you lie on, both are sold through distributors rather than store shelves, and both sit at wellness-device prices. But they do entirely different things to your body. This page explains what each one actually is, puts the practical facts side by side, and covers a third mat that does both jobs for less than either brand's flagship.
My verdict
Pick the Bemer if PEMF is the point. Its short daily sessions deliver a low-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field, the therapy most often studied for circulation. You will not feel much during a session, and that is normal.
Pick the Biomat if warmth is the point. It is a far infrared heat mat, and deep, immediate warmth is exactly what it delivers. It produces no PEMF at all.
Want both effects in one mat? The Healthy Wave Multi-Wave combines PEMF, far infrared heat, and red light for $2,495 in the full size. Details further down.
What Each Therapy Actually Is
Bemer: pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF)
A Bemer is an electromagnetic device. A control unit (the B.Box) drives a full-body mat that emits low-intensity pulsed electromagnetic fields. You lie on it for short sessions, 8 minutes at a time in Bemer's recommended routine, and you feel little or nothing while it runs. The mat does not heat up. PEMF is studied for circulation, and circulation support is the use Bemer has built its entire product line around.
New Bemers are sold only as complete sets, currently $4,590 – $5,890 depending on which applicators come in the box (every set is broken down in our Bemer price list). One detail worth knowing before you spend that much: the Bemer signal itself has not changed since 2007, which is why used Bemer sets are a popular route into the same therapy.
Biomat: far infrared heat and negative ions
A Biomat is a heat mat. Layers of amethyst crystal sit above heating elements, and the mat warms your body with far infrared heat while also releasing negative ions. The best-known model is the 7000MX Professional, a fixture in massage and wellness studios for years. Unlike a Bemer session, a Biomat session is something you feel immediately: deep, penetrating, sauna-like warmth.
What the Biomat is not is a PEMF device. There is no pulsed electromagnetic field anywhere in it. If a seller or a review implies the two mats are interchangeable, that is the error to catch: they share a shape, not a mechanism. Like Bemer, the Biomat is sold through independent distributors rather than ordinary retail.
Caution A note on health claims.
Neither mat is approved to treat or cure any condition. PEMF is studied for circulation, and far infrared warmth has research support for comfort and relaxation, but both are wellness devices. Talk to your doctor before starting either, especially if you have an implanted device or limits on heat exposure.
Bemer vs Biomat, Side by Side
Here are the practical facts in one table. Bemer publishes national list prices, so those figures are exact. Biomat pricing and policy details vary by distributor, so I keep those qualitative rather than quote a number I cannot stand behind.
| Feature | Bemer | Biomat |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy type | PEMF: low-intensity pulsed electromagnetic fields, studied for circulation | Far infrared heat plus negative ions, delivered through amethyst crystal layers |
| What it feels like | Very little. No heat, no vibration; sessions run about 8 minutes | Deep, immediate warmth, similar to lying on a gentle heat source |
| Price (new) | $4,590 – $5,890, sold only as complete Evo sets | Varies by model and size; typically much less than a Bemer set |
| Warranty | 3-year full warranty on mat and controller | Manufacturer warranty offered; confirm the current term with a distributor |
| Returns | 30-day return window, minus a 10% restocking fee | Depends on the distributor you buy from; ask before ordering |
| Sales model | Independent distributors only, through BEMER Group's network; no retail stores | Independent distributors; no ordinary retail shelf |
Bemer figures are published US list prices and policies; Biomat specifics vary by distributor.
Who Should Pick Which
Because the two mats do different jobs, the right choice follows from the effect you actually want, not from a feature checklist.
- You want the circulation-focused therapy. That is PEMF, so that is the Bemer. If the new-set price is the obstacle, remember the signal has not changed since 2007: a complete used set delivers the same therapy, and used sets typically list for well below new price.
- You want warmth you can feel. That is the Biomat. If your favorite part of a wellness session is deep heat on your back, no PEMF mat will replicate that, because PEMF is not a heat therapy.
- You are on the fence or want both effects. Owning both brands means spending Bemer money plus Biomat money. Before doing that, look at the combination mat below.
- You are 60-plus or heat-sensitive. Heat sessions are not for everyone. If your doctor has told you to limit heat exposure, the no-heat Bemer session profile fits better than a heat mat.
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The Third Option: One Mat That Does Both
There is a reason I mention the Healthy Wave Multi-Wave on nearly every comparison page: it collapses this whole either-or decision. One mat combines PEMF, far infrared heat, red light, and negative ions, so you get the Bemer-style therapy and the Biomat-style therapy in a single purchase.
Healthy Wave Multi-Wave, the short version
- $2,495 for the full-size mat, less than any new Bemer set
- PEMF, far infrared heat, red light, and negative ions in one mat
- 90-day returns, so you can try it at home and send it back if it is not for you
It is not automatically the winner. Bemer still has the slicker controller and spot applicators, and the Biomat has decades of studio reputation behind its heat therapy. But if this page's honest answer, "it depends which therapy you want", leaves you stuck, a mat that does both for $2,495 is the practical way out. We compare it against the Bemer feature by feature in our Bemer vs Healthy Wave guide.
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Bemer vs Biomat: Common Questions
Is the Biomat a PEMF device?
No. The Biomat is a far infrared heat mat that warms the body through layers of amethyst crystal and also releases negative ions. It does not produce a pulsed electromagnetic field. If PEMF is what you want, a Biomat will not provide it.
Can you use a Bemer and a Biomat together?
Yes. They work by different mechanisms, PEMF on one mat and far infrared warmth on the other, so one does not replace the other and some owners use both. Ask your doctor first if you have an implanted device or a condition that limits heat exposure.
Which is better for circulation, Bemer or Biomat?
PEMF is the therapy most often studied for circulation, and that is the use Bemer builds its sessions around. Far infrared warmth has research support of its own. Neither is proven better for everyone, so it comes down to which effect you want in a daily session.
Is there a mat that does both PEMF and infrared?
Yes. The Healthy Wave Multi-Wave combines PEMF, far infrared heat, red light, and negative ions in one mat. The full size costs $2,495 new and comes with 90-day returns. See our full Multi-Wave comparison for the details.
How much does a Biomat cost compared to a Bemer?
A new Bemer is sold only as complete sets priced from $4,590 to $5,890. Biomat pricing varies by model and size and is set by its distributors, but a Biomat typically costs much less than a Bemer set. Confirm the current price with a distributor before you compare.
See what a used Bemer actually costs today.
Every used BEMER listing we track on eBay, with standardized condition grades and what's-included checks. Asking prices, not sold prices.