ECO Farm ECOM Bluspec 650W LED Grow Light with Samsung LM301B and OSRAM Chip VS FloraGear FLORA S6 PRO™ 630w Full-Spectrum LED Grow Light

LED Grow Lights have boomed in popularity over the last couple of years. Grower’s are finding that although the initial investment is more expensive than HPS, LED grow lights are more efficient, have a fuller spectrum, emit a similar amount of light, provide better uniformity, last longer, save on electricity costs, emit around 40% less heat, and most importantly — provide better quality, comparable yields.

What makes a good LED grow light? There are 6 things you want to look for when buying an LED grow light:

• True wattage draw
• Total light output in umol/s (PPF)
• PAR efficacy in umol/J
• Coverage area and uniformity
• Spectrum
• Quality of components, warranty, and customer service.

Why Switch to LED Lighting?

In the past, hydroponic gardeners depended mostly on High Intensity Discharge or HID lights, including both Metal Halide (MH), and High Pressure Sodium (HPS). HID lights are incredibly effective for growing all types of plants because they emit light in the right spectrum for plants in both flowering/fruiting and vegetative stages of growth, and they are powerful enough to provide light for large gardens.

HID lighting costs a lot of money up front and to maintain. HIDs require a separate ballast, which regulates the voltage to the light bulb. They also put out a significant amount of heat, so reflectors and ventilation from inline fans are an added cost, not to mention the extra electricity usage that is wasted in the form of heat.

Some growers also choose to use fluorescent or CFL lighting in their grow ops. CFL is much more efficient than HID, but the lights are not very powerful. This kind of lighting is best for very small gardens, or for short term use such as growing seedlings or clones.

The Benefits of LED Lighting

LED lights are relatively new on the market, having been around for just over a decade, but they are quickly becoming the industry standard for hobbyists as well as professional growers. LEDs are super efficient when compared to HID and even CFL lights. They emit almost no heat, which means no wasted energy, even though they are as powerful as the competition in terms of light output. This means that your grow room stays much cooler, reducing the need for inline fans or other ventilation.

Less heat also reduces the amount of water evaporation. This of course reduces the cost and frequency of watering, but also makes it much easier to regulate humidity levels in your garden.

Usually you will find LED grow lights that have a combination of red and blue lights, sometimes yellow as well as Ultraviolet and Infared depending on the size and cost of the light. Flowering and fruiting plants require a slightly different light spectrum for their flowering vs. vegetative stages of growth.

Some of the more sophisticated LED panels have an easy access switch that allows you to select the color ratio depending on what stage your plants are in. If you are growing herbs or lettuces, this added feature is not necessary.

ECO Farm ECOM Bluspec 650W LED Grow Light with Samsung LM301B and OSRAM Chip

Features:

The ECO Farm LED Grow Light delivers growers and indoor gardeners the ability to stimulate pre-visibility, boost yields and increase quality all season long. The grow light utilizes Highest-Quality, High-Efficiency Samsung, Osram LEDs. Every top-bin LED is selected from the industry leader for its particular wavelength, including Samsung, Osram, etc, to deliver spectacular PPF output up to 2.7 umol/J, The light intensity is higher, the light attenuation is smaller, and the lumen and PAR value are better than ordinary LED. It enables you to obtain a 30% higher output than HPS. This durably constructed LED grow light has 8 bar technology to deliver smooth, even light over the canopy. Nanomaterial primary coating can ensure durability and cleanability, Maximize efficiency at the same time. In addition, the plant grow light uses an advanced waterproof power supply, installed in The outside of the lamp is easy to replace. This kind of growth lamp is a full-period lighting solution suitable for all growth environments (including humid environments), and is an idea l choice for greenhouse or indoor lighting.

Spectrum: 3000K+6500K+660nm+460–470nm+ 450nm
LED Chips:
LM301B 3000K 6500K 279pcs x8
OSRAM 660nm 12pcs x8
Osram 470nm 2pcs x8
Osram 450nm 1pcsx8
LEDs: 2352 Total LEDs
Efficacy:2.7umol/J 
AC Input Power:650W 
PPF:1715 umol/s
Grams Per Watt: up to 2.0
Lifetime: >50,000
Fixture Dimensions: 113*110*4 CM
Weight: 15kg
Coverage Footprint:
Veg: 4' x 4' area (Up to 7' x 7' area)
Flower: 4' x 4' area (1.2m x 1.2m)
Max: 5' x 5' area (1.5m x 1.5m)
Hanging Height : Flower: 6"-24"
Warranty : 5-year standard warranty

FloraGear FLORA S6 PRO™ 630w Full-Spectrum LED Grow Light

Features:

The FloraGear grow light represents the latest in LED grow light technology. Designed for professional growers and cultivators, it offers high quality light and even coverage, and is built for durability in any grow environment. It features the Samsung LM301H LEDs made specifically for horticultural purposes. Its exclusive combination of 4000k and Far Red (OSRAM) spectrum chips give it a massive light spectrum “backbone”: more robust reds and blues, and more spectral depth and colors plants require for optimum growth throughout the vegetative and bloom phases. Covers up to 5x5 Bloom and up to 7x7 veg canopy.

Samsung LM301H Horticultural-Grade LEDs 
Inventronics 0–10v LED Driver with Built-In Dimmer
Dimmer Knob (40%, 60%, 80%, 100%, External Controller)
Efficiency: 2.7 μmol/J
PPF: 1750μmol/s
Input Voltage: AC 100–277V

How to Choose the Best 600W LED Grow Lights?

Believe it or not, there are thousands of LED grow lights are currently offered in the market. Thus, choosing the best 600W LED grow lights can be a little challenging especially if you’re a first-time buyer. In this case, we’ve come prepared with some tips to help you choose the best 600W LED grow lights. Most importantly, these tips will help you score the best deals to make the most of your budget. So, read on and start making your checklist.

Determine The Crops You Want To Grow
First things first, determine the kind of crops or plants you want to grow under these lighting systems. Depending on the kind and amount of harvest you aim to get, you can get the right type of model. Specifically, smaller units that may or may not have a daisy chain feature are perfect for beginners and hobbyists. Some may also be offered as DIY kits to suffice the customers’ love for indoor gardening. For bigger crops that are also bigger in number, there are bigger units that are suitable for commercial use. These models also have ETL or UL certification to ensure your plants’ healthy growth. When it comes to greeneries, there are vertical LED grow lights that can boost their yield and growth.

Measure Your Lighting Area
To make sure that every part of your plants are well-lighted, measure the entire area that needs to be covered. Once you have your needed size, it will be easier for you to find a model that has the same lighting coverage. Regardless, your grow light’s coverage area can be over but not less than your plants’ coverage area. In some cases, you may use multiple LEDs to cover a certain area and connect them with daisy chain fixtures.

Determine Your Plants’ Growth Stage
Depending on your plants’ growth stage, you may need to switch between different lighting modes such as veg and bloom modes. You may also need LED grow lights that can produce a full spectrum to support all your plants’ growth stages. Some may also include dimmers which come in handy in some growth stages.

Check The Light’s Angle
Another thing to look for when choosing the best 600W LED grow lights is its light angle. The greater the angle the better angle of dispersion and light coverage your plants can get. Thus, a lesser angle is also equal to less dispersion but more direct light.

Consider Your Budget
Whether you want to admit or not, we all need a budget no matter how big or small it is. All the mentioned items above together with your budget can help you narrow down your search. Just like buying other products, it is never a good idea to overspend unless necessary. Thus, it is just practical to set a flexible budget that you can use to consider your options.

Conclusion

Before you decide on purchasing a certain model of LED grow lights on the market, take note of their differences. Not all 600W LED grow lights are the same simply because they come from different manufacturers and brands. Thus, these lighting systems may arrive in the market with some similarities and unique features. Of course, it’s hard to tell which one has the best feature without actually laying them in front of you.

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