LED recommendations (Around $1000usd)

[Pirate98]

Hey guys it’s warrior, I can’t access my old acc. So I’m looking to upgrade/replace my current light which is a Viparspectra par 1200 which actually served me well, but I want to get away from the blurple. The current light is 550w so I would ideally like something with a little more power or around the same. The budget is $1000 but I’m happy to stretch it so please drop all recommendations regardless of the price. After a pre built light also. cheers
Oh and I’m in a 4x4 area if it helps.

 

[Gorillaglue4u]

I love my hlg 650R

 

[JMcG]

That HLG 650r is bad ass.
The older 550 is good too and on sale now!
Optic LED makes some good stuff too. I just got two of the 650s.

 

[Pirate98]

Can’t seem to find Optic LED, they might not be available where I live. I found the HLG 650r but thought I’d make sure this is definitely the one.

 

[Pirate98]

I love my hlg 650R

What size tent do you run yours in and how much do you harvest roughly?

 

[OSBuds]

 

[EhCndGrower]

I’m having good results with my new Budget LED 500W Infinity Board. Use code 420mag for I believe 10% off your order. It’s a great light but flowering foot print is 4x4 but I’m in a new 5x5 tent. Here’s a pic of my current grow in that tent at 14 days flowering, and I am using a MarsHydro SP250 at the back of the tent.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

The HLG is nice. I have all HLG stuff now. And if you do HLG use code RIU10.

The ChilLed strip lights look sweet too. This is right at your budget. You should get 5% more off if you go through this link.

Growcraft X6 - 600 Watt DIY LED Grow Light Kit

Use a discount code to save even more! Don't have a code? Contact us Bundle Your Choice of Controller AC Infinity Smart Control Bundle Telos Growcast Bundle

chilledgrowlights.com

 

[V256.420]

The HLG is nice. I have all HLG stuff now. And if you do HLG use code RIU10.

The ChilLed strip lights look sweet too. This is right at your budget. You should get 5% more off if you go through this link.

Growcraft X6 - 600 Watt DIY LED Grow Light Kit

Use a discount code to save even more! Don't have a code? Contact us Bundle Your Choice of Controller AC Infinity Smart Control Bundle Telos Growcast Bundle

chilledgrowlights.com

So which light would you pick? The HLG 650r or the Growcraft?

 

[PadawanWarrior]

So which light would you pick? The HLG 650r or the Growcraft?

The Growcraft if you can afford it. The spread will be better.

Another thing is you could change the 600 watt driver out for 2 500 watt ones and have 1000 watts if you wanted to get a bigger 5x5 tent later. I just like the modular design.

Here's the same light but with the 2 drivers for 1000 watts.

Growcraft X6 - 1000 Watt DIY LED Grow Light Kit

Growcraft Light Spectrum Options Passive Cooling Linear Bar Design Thin Profile – Only 1.375in Tall Rugged T Slot Bar Design Oversized surface area for maximum heat dissipation Remote Power Driver Location Lower your heat load by removing power driver outside grow area Assembly Instructions...

chilledgrowlights.com

 

[V256.420]

The Growcraft if you can afford it. The spread will be better.

What about the Growcraft vs the HLG Scorpion 600r? Better coverage still with the Growcraft?

 

[PadawanWarrior]

What about the Growcraft vs the HLG Scorpion 600r? Better coverage still with the Growcraft?

I'm sure the ChilLed is still gonna have better spread. I love my HLG lights though.

 

[Cynister]

If you are happy with the Viparspectra you might look at their XS4000. It will fit your budget with some change leftover.

 

[Cynister]

BTW the XS4000 is not blurple, it's full spectrum; Samsung/Meanwell, <$600 US from Viparspectra.

 

[Pirate98]

Gonna go with a HLG, but there’s only a little price difference between the HLG Scorpion Diablo 650 and the HLG 650R. Am I better off spending the extra and getting the scorpion Diablo?

 

[Rocket Soul]

Better spread allways pays off, id go scorpion or setup several single boards

 

[Djw19859]

i have the 600r and am very happy with it so far, i have it in a 5x10 with a 4' 8 bulb t5 supplementing for now, i'm vegging my outdoor currently and haven't flowered with it yet, so we'll see how i like it then. ill replace the t5 with the 650 scorpion and run with the 600r in my 5x10 for flower and veg in my 5x6 with 3 4' 8bulb t5s

 

[FrostyTops]

There are a few I would recommend. I am running the Phantom PhotoBio MX, but was a toss up between it and the Growers Choice 720e. Both are extremely good lights that are very efficient in a 4x4.

Growers Choice

Growers Choice have the world's most completed grow lamp selection. 600W, 1000W Double Ended grow lamps from 2K HPS,4K Daylight, 6K Blue to 10K finisher.

www.growersc.com

680W LED Grow Light System | Phantom Photobio MX

This unit delivers 15% more light to your canopy, using 35% less power than a 1000W DE fixture.

www.phantombio.com

I'm more of a DYI guy myself, but love the photobio and ROI 720e

 

[frogyrogy]

HLG has the Scorpion Rspec @ $899 . . . it's by far the best LED I've ever owned. Great coverage and intensity . . . all you need in a 4x4 and $500 less than the Scorpion Diablo

 

[Bosgrower]

Here's another option ... found this in my email this morning

CLEARANCE SALE - Refurbished or Scratch and Dents - 10 Bar Led Grow Lights

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