Quantum LEDs

Not everyone can afford an HLG quantum board LED grow light. That's where the Chinese knock-offs come into play. The best of them like Spider Farmer, cost quite a bit less. But they're still imported and that drives up the cost. If you go right to the source, you can find the same lights for even less. That means shopping on the Chinese website Alibaba. Isn't that … [Read more...] about Kingbrite LED Grow Light Review

It's a good time to be a grower. More and more companies are releasing quantum board style lights. The Maxsisun PB series of LED grow lights is one of the more intriguing options. HLG started the quantum board craze and their lights still sit on top of the market (review here), but they are also the most expensive. Among the Chinese brands selling basically the same … [Read more...] about Maxsisun PB Series LED Grow Light Review (Great Budget Quantum Board Fixtures)

Quantum boards are all the rage. It started with HLG, but now several budget brands have started offering quantum boards with Samsung chips and Meanwell drivers. One of the best is Spider Farmer and their SF line of lights. They basically give you what HLG gives you, but at a fraction of the cost. And their new SE line give you bar style lights that easily beat any … [Read more...] about Spider Farmer LED Grow Light Review (Best Value?)

Everyone has heard of quantum boards by now. You can't visit any forum on growing without seeing HLG LED grow lights mentioned, and usually in glowing terms. But how much of the hype is real? And how much is just good marketing? Here's the truth: the reason you keep hearing and reading about them is mostly down to marketing. When they first came out, HLG made … [Read more...] about HLG Quantum Board LED Grow Light Review

Mars Hydro finally joined the fun. They jumped on the quantum board and bar light bandwagons (who hasn't at this point?) and released several full-spectrum white LED grow lights. In fact, they released four lines of lights: the SP series, TS series, FC series, and FC-E series. Two are bar style lights and two are quantum board style lights. What's the difference … [Read more...] about Mars Hydro Review (Best Budget LED Grow Lights?)