We have often been asked for suggestions on which LED lights to buy for indoor growing. LED grow lights come in different types, so let's take a look at the pros and cons of each so you can find the right LED light for you:
Different types of LED Grow Lights
LED Grow Light Panels
Panels are the most common type of LED grow light, and most of our list will consist of LED panels. They include heatsinks to remove heat, a driver, and often come with a timer, though not all of them. When you think of LED grow lights, an LED panel is more than likely to come to mind, as these are the only type of LED that is truly suitable for the entire life cycle of the plant.
PRO
- Full spectrum with switches for both the vegetative and flowering phase that can combine together.
- It is ready to be plugged directly into a standard household outlet.
- Incredibly Long Lifespan: Bulbs typically last for decades.
AGAINST:
- LED panels are generally the most expensive on the market.
LED Bars
Many growers add LED bars as an easy way to increase lighting or change their light spectrum. LED bars are a single row of diodes available in different spectra.
Typically you wouldn't use an LED bar to grow a plant from seed to harvest. Instead, think of these as supplemental lighting to a main light source like an 'HPS.
PRO
- They can replace T5 luminaires to increase PAR and reduce energy consumption
- Some units are plug-and-play and can work with a standard household outlet.
AGAINST
- They usually only have one spectrum with no switching options and need to be changed according to the growth cycle of the plant.
- They can only be used for integration and you may need to purchase multiple bars if they are used as the only light source.
LED bulbs for crops
A grow LED bulb is exactly what it sounds like - a single LED bulb. Similar to LED bars, they cannot be used to grow plants throughout the cycle, having defined spectra for Growth or Bloom. However, they can be a great way to grow small green leafy vegetables or start plants from germinating. You can quickly replace all your old CFL bulbs with LED bulbs, which will give you all the added benefits of LED grow lights.
PRO
- They will fit into a standard light socket
- Great as a booster and to combine to create your favorite spectrum
AGAINST
- More bulbs are usually needed
- A reflective hood may be required
Now let's see together the best LED grow lights selected by our team.
1. Best LED Grow Light for Beginners
Quantum Board 150W
If you are a beginner, you may not need a very powerful LED light or even a top of the range LED. However that doesn't mean you have to buy a super cheap LED that will disappoint you with a lackluster harvest. We therefore offer you this efficient lamp with high performance and dimmable according to your needs. The all-new Quantum Board 150W provides a full spectrum (AGRO) of high power LED light without costing an arm and a leg. The modern design minimizes heat thanks to the heat sink installed on the lamp and is also waterproof.
This is the best LED for beginners because it has many of the same advantages as high-end lights but takes up little space with a height of only 5cm. It is great for growboxes from 40x40cm to 80x8cm in size. Spectrum-wise, it features a perfect blend of white and red LEDs, which contribute to the perfect spectrum for all stages from growth to flowering. The Quantum Board 150W is also very powerful, emitting PPFD> 2000 umol / m2 / s @ 0.3mt and reaching an efficiency of 2.1 umol / J.
PRO: Takes up very little space and has a full AGRO spectrum which is suitable for both growth and flowering.
CONS: price slightly above average.
2. Best Professional LED Grow light
SONLIGHT Force Full Spectrum
When it comes to power, there are some amazing LED options. This was a difficult choice because there are many powerful LED grow lights, but one particularly stood out for its high professional quality. Sonlight is one of the most scientific and sought after companies in the grow lighting industry and uses the best technologies to produce some of the best performing LED grow lights on the market. SONLIGHT Force Full Spectrum absorbs 320/480 / 630W depending on the model chosen and works with 240volt current with schuko socket.
In addition to being dimmable, the 4D Master Controller ( URL-P-52990 ) can be connected in series via RJ cable and to a control unit (sold separately), which will allow you to choose the sunrise and sunset functions, control the parameters set (with relative warnings) and automatic shutdown in case of overheating. The full AGRO spectrum emits 3000 ° K + 4000 ° K + 660nm. White LED chipsets are from Samsung, while the red diodes are from OSRAM. The lamps are completely waterproof. Depending on the model, they can cover a cultivation area from 90x90 up to 180x180cm.
PRO: ability to move the power supply to various points of the growbox according to your needs, a truly complete AGRO spectrum, simple installation PLUG & PLAY
CONS: heavy power supply and not excessively long power cord.
3. The Best Value for Money LED Led Grow Light
HP LED Full Spectrum della Secret Jardin
LED grow lights are incredibly efficient overall, but what is the most efficient LED grow light? This choice was also difficult, as smaller LED grow lights tend to work more efficiently than larger ones, so the playing field isn't quite level. Still, there is a new LED light that works with incredible efficiency, and once we thought about it it was the obvious choice.The Secret Jardin took the market by storm by producing its HP LED Full Spectrum, a very efficient lamp at a very competitive price.
Let's talk about the specifications: it works with an efficiency of PPF: 60x60cm 270 µmol / s. With its integrated power supply and Plug & Play ignition with 3m cable, it is also very convenient for small spaces. It has a degree of protection from humidity and dust of IP65.
PRO: built-in power supply, easy Plug & Play installation, 3mt electric cable, passive cooling, resistant to water splashes and dust.
CONS: not dimmable, aesthetically unpleasant, above average weight.
4. The most Innovative LED Grow
Led ZEUS di Lumatek - 1000W Xtreme PPFD CO2
Part of what makes the LED lighting industry so exciting is constant innovation. The lights are becoming more efficient, more powerful, more optimized and all of this results in a better indoor growing experience for your plants. All the lights on this list can be considered innovative to some degree, no doubt. But there is one LED that stands out as the most innovative of 2021 so far. The 1000W Lumatek Xtreme PPFD CO2 ZEUS Led is easily one of the most innovative of the year, with a unique spectrum that we have not yet seen on any other fixture that contains both UV and IR wavelengths. It covers a 1.5x1.5m grow box without adding CO2 or 2x2m by adding CO2 to the system. It emits an impressive 2925 µmol / s with a PAR efficiency of up to 2.9 µmol / J. R The Lumatek Xtreme PPFD CO2 1000W ZEUS Led is based on recent advances in LED technology to fill the red light gap, providing a radiation quality that more closely mimics that of the sun, serving as an effective booster of flowering; its broad spectrum represents a qualitative leap for agriculture in a controlled environment. Given the high power, to obtain extreme results we recommend the addition of co2 because exceeding the PPFD of 1000 µmol / s / m2 it is necessary to add co2 in a ratio of!: 1 ppm.
PRO: maximum µmol / J that can be found on the market, dimmable, replaceable bars, Plug & Play
CONS: cO2 system not included, important weight, considerable size.
5. Best Budget LED Grow Light
TLED da 26W di Secret Jardin
At just over 70 EUR, Secret Jardin's 26W LED can be used for micro growing, for autoflowering plants, or to implement the light spectrum of your grow box according to the growing phase: they exist in GROW format for vegetative and in BLOOM format for flowering. If you are a small grower on a tight budget, and want to try LED technology, this could be a great product to start with. In fact, TLEDs are among the most popular LED grow lights on our website right now. If you are looking to save some money but still want to try your hand at this technology, this is the product for you. This light covers a grow space of 60x40cm and has a yield of PPF: 52umol / s, and of PE: 2.0umol / s / w. The degree of resistance to humidity and dust is IP54 therefore optimal against dust and water splashes.
PRO: produces very little heat and works with passive cooling. Lightweight and very economical, it is accessible to everyone with low electricity consumption.
CONS: Not very potent for non-autoflowering and large plants. Only suitable for small spaces.
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