What makes the best LED grow light?
The best LED grow lights have a few things in common - a uniform spectrum, efficiency, high-power, and reliability/durability.
Spectrum/uniformity
The best LED grow lights have a uniform spectrum, so if you have 4 plants under your light, they all get the same spectrum.
We already touched on spectrum a bit, but its important to reiterate that the best spectrum consists of not just red and blue light, but also infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet (UV).
Full spectrum LEDs allow you to grow from seed to harvest with the same light, as opposed to having to replace bulbs or use different grow lights for veg/flower.
Power
The more light your LED actually gives off, the bigger yields you’ll get (for the most part). So, the best LED grow lights need to be incredibly powerful.
Efficiency
In general, LED grow lights are very efficient. But, the best LED grow lights tend to also be the most efficient. Operating at a high level, producing high power, and maintaining a low cost to run is very important.
Reliability/Durability
Given the cost of LED grow lights, they need to be seen as an investment. Obviously, your investment needs to last you a long time for it to show a return.
Therefore, the best LED grow lights are reliable and durable, standing the test of time.
All of the lights we will be listing are from the most reputable brands and include some sort of warranty. This will give you peace of mind when you purchase, knowing you are protected.
MARS HYDRO FC-E 8000 BRIDGELUX 800W CO2 VERTICAL FARM LED GROW LIGHT
FC-E8000 is an affordable alternative lighting solution for commercial cultivation in supplemental CO2 applications, delivering uniform PPFD around 1500μmol/m²/s at 10inch height, standard commercially-viable LED grow lights for all indoor horticulture adding extra CO2 like vertical farms, indoor houses.
- Wattage - 800w
- Personal Cultivation Coverage - 5x5 ft
- Commercial Cultivation Coverage - 4x4 ft
For Indoor Horticulture growers, from professional cultivators to hobbyists
Uniform PAR Distribution: Featuring 3928 pcs BridgeLux chips and a special chip arrangement that allows a more even distribution and efficiency of 2.7 µmol/j, FC-E8000 can take care of every plant well and grow the best results.
Enrich Red Light In Full Spectrum: In a special combination of spectra, the FC-E8000 is a full spectrum LED grow light which beneficial to the entire plant growth cycle, with more red light added contributing to flowering.
Adjustable Light Bar Layout: The movable light bar can be used to freely adjust the light density at different points within the effective coverage area, maximizing light utilization and creating an even crop. At the same time, it is easy to install, store and replace
Daisy Chain Dimming Function: The dimming knob can adjust 0-100% of brightness to cope with the different plant growth stages, making dimming more convenient and saving electricity costs. Up to 30 lights can be controlled by the daisy chain with one master light.
Fast Cooling And IP65 Waterproof: Less heat is released in regards to the broad aluminum cooling area and passively cooled bars, helping for better thermal management. IP65 waterproof function eliminates the worry about using the light in humid rooms.
ECO Farm SP-800 Samsung Foldable Dimmable Full Spectrum LED Grow LED Bar Ligh
- SP-800 grow light use 2176 pcs high efficient Samsung LM281B leds,boast the market-leading efficiency to 2.8 µmol/J and 2.5g yield per wattage with 30% higher Average PPFD, the actual power is 840 watt, it can cover 7x7ft growing area in Veg stage and 6x6ft for flower stage;
- DIMMABLE AND FULL SPECTRUM- The led plant grow light have lm281b leds(3000k+5000k) +RED 660nm+IR 730nm +UV 395nm ,provides the plant with the full spectrum from seeding to flowering. Ideal for indoor plants all stages growing, rapid plant response from seed to flower,speeds up flowering time and boost yields
- INNOVATIVE HEAT DISSIPATION DESIGN- No fans no noise, the light case is a whole aluminum radiator , Low energy consumption SP-600,sp-800 growing light with 6bar and 8bar passive-cooled bars,aluminum heat-sink ,excellent performance in heat dispersing & lifespan, dropping 50% in electricity bill than HID lights
- Optional Touch Screen Controller, idea for Group Control (max 100 lights) &Timing and Dimmable Function.
- ✔️ Well manufactured with top bin hot-selling Samsung & Epistar Red 660nm, IR 730nm and UV395 diodes.
✔️ Full Spectrum white enhanced with Red, IR & UV.
✔️ Dimmable with RJ11 connection for massive control opperation.
✔️ Industry thickest heatsink guarantee you less heat resulting in longer lifespan.
✔️ No Moving Parts- Build-in driver, all in one design, save install time and labor cost.
✔️ Balanced Light Distribution - Uniform level of PPFD coverage for better canopy penetration.
The table below compares the specifications of the two systems.
