When people ask what's a good light I steer them to this site. We appreciate the work you do, thanks for cutting through the BS and publishing real data we can use.

Here in the UK the Viparspectra is actually 25% more expensive to purchase than your own Migro Aray 2, so for me that makes your light top of the list 👍

@thombaz

6 ай бұрын

In the EU shop It's cost around 200EUR. I ask them why and they said taxes, shipping ect, but I don't see this big price difference in any other companies products. Sadly this makes this amazing lamp a really no-go for Europians. MIGRO in the other hand have a much nicer looking price in this case, and I do trust him much more then any other seller.

@yuNoV2

4 ай бұрын

@@thombazMars Hydro FC 1500 Evo, get that, prices in EU are okay too, viparspectra takes like 3-4 times taxes, shipping etc... cant accept that u can buy it in the US for over the half as here.. and they even got warehouses in EU... so...

@EricCheetoh

2 ай бұрын

Migro will not respond if you mention vipar...he has something against that company. I guess maybe he gets paid to only mention certain brands

Love your honesty about the competition. When my viparspectras eventually crap out I'll buy a Migro Aray. The extra efficiency looks nice.

I'm still using 4-Vivaspectra PS1500's (the original green ones) in a 4x4 Tent. One towards each corner, so they're equally apart from each other, giving a pretty equal canopy, all around. They were well built, and are still running great. I think around 3-4 years old now. Got them together, as there was a big sale on them. Nice lights!👍💯✌️

@richardgrimbleby7853

7 ай бұрын

Have you able to divulge 3:20 how many oz of chillis 🙊🙉🙈 you are able to yield with this set up on average

@richardgrimbleby7853

7 ай бұрын

Don't know how that blue 320 popped in

Bought Viparspectra XS1500 Pro .. Waiting for delivery .. Thanks a lot

@777Dorado

2 ай бұрын

in a AC CLOUDLAB 632 - 35x23x71. It is a beast, I run (2) Fems topped twice on a 13/11 cycle in flower, packs the tent. I do hang a pair of Mars Hydro VG40R Adlites which gives it another 40W of deep red. (Total 193.4W@100% according to my watt meter). Very happy with the VP. I will get a backup. Cool, quiet, low heat, inexpensive, can't beat it. In VEG 75%(118W) at flipping 75% plus the adlites(155W) then I turn to 100% after about 3 weeks into flower(193W) . Works for me, might want to check it.

After your test of the Viparspectra XS 1500, I bought 2. They work excellent together in my 2X4 tent.

@pursaveer9027

7 ай бұрын

Same here. The only thing I don't like is that they can't be turned completely off.

@BK-pc6ov

6 ай бұрын

​@pursaveer9027 how would that be possible ? If there is no power to the light, it's completely off. I would bet

@pursaveer9027

6 ай бұрын

@@BK-pc6ov They cannot be turned completely off. The switch does not have an off position. I prefer to be able to turn a light off, rather than having to unplug it when it's not in use.

@toranmarshall5839

6 ай бұрын

$5 timer bro @@pursaveer9027

@curiousbystander9193

6 ай бұрын

put it on a timer at the outlet or power strip@@pursaveer9027

The fan in the aero light helps blow the warm air down on to the plants as led don’t provide the heat needed to grow properly in cold conditions..

Your channel is the ABSOLUTE #1 trusted authority on grow lights in my opinion, and this vid just proves it! You give me hard, verified DATA... No hype, BS, or skewed opinions... I really appreciate the work you do. If all KZreadrs were as honest and thorough as you, KZread would be a better place! Any grower who ISNT subscribed to this channel... is doing themself a disservice...

I'm about to finish my first run with the Viparspectra XS1500 pro, I want to say this is a great light and great price, but there are a few downsides to consider that you haven't mentioned. Firstly, the light gets very hot, i personally feel it needs a fan pointed at it, so you will want to get an additional fan. Another thing is the non detachable AC cord, this makes it hard to remove the light from your tent quickly. My third and biggest gripe is the dimmer knob, i wish it were a true dimmer and not a 4 position switch, this makes it hard to dial in the perfect PPFD because you are stuck with adjusting the height of the light to dim versus just turning a knob. Also i'm not sure if this was other issues, but my plants didn't really respond to this light like my previous viparspectra light, but i'm gonna do another run with a different strain and see if it was just my plant being slow/stunted!

@777Dorado

2 ай бұрын

The VS XS1500Pro....$85 Amazon lightning deal, in a AC CLOUDLAB 632 - 35x23x71. It is a beast, I run (2) Fems topped twice on a 13/11 cycle in flower, packs the tent. I do hang a pair of Mars Hydro VG40R Adlites which gives it another 40W of deep red. (Total 193.4W@100% according to my watt meter). Very happy with the VP. I will get a backup. Cool, quiet, low heat, inexpensive, can't beat it. Maybe you have a bad driver. If not ziptie a Amazon $9 fan over it. In VEG 75%(118W) at flipping 75% plus the adlites(155W) then I turn to 100% after about 3 weeks into flower(193W) . I do know that Genetics is always key(ETHOS & Homegrown Cannabis Co.) in any grow, especially @ this wattage. GOTTA CHECK DAILY MY SWEET SPOT is 13" above the canopy. Hope this helps...and hear you have better results. ✌🪴

@EricCheetoh

2 ай бұрын

He said the feit got too hot lol..this guy is all over the place with his reviews

Loving the content. Appreciate the knowledge and care you put into your videos.

Can confirm the viparspectra xs1500 pro is one amazing little light. I am finishing up a grow right now and it has definitely performed like something with more watts and size to it.

My ac infinity s44 developed yellow burn marks on the board, got an exchange, sold it and bought the migro aray 5x5 + uvb, So happy 😁

This is the first person that wants to sell (me) a product that i can fully endorse. Not only is he openly telling you that there are products that can potentially outperform his lamps. His website is clean af and he tells you every single metric you could ever ask for AND how he measures them. For me the purchase price of the aray 2 was way lower than the viper spectra. And 125W is perfect for my planed budget veg tent.

I had been using Growealth G1500 and recently got a Viparspectra XS 1500 Pro based on your review. Will soon be doing a side-by-side test on various veggies seedlings. The only thing I can say now is the Viparspectra puts out a ton of light for its size.

@ronaldsmith2343

6 ай бұрын

Post the results. I have the G1500 and G3000 (both with the UV and IR systems standard) and they are great. Want some more.

@VintageSaws

3 ай бұрын

Should post some results man I have been trying to decide between these exact two.

Im so glad, i shot the Viparspectra XS1500 pro on Amazon for 150€ on Amazon yesterday. It will arrive Tomorrow 😍 i hope they like it ♥️💚

You look more st-ned on your regular channel than you did on the channel you were actually st-ned on 🤣🤣 It was rad seeing you on From The Stash. Great info as always, sir!!

God Bless your company Shane 🙏 hope life is lovely 💯

I'm using the Viparspectra XS1500 pro and it's definitely the best light I've ever used. It's so bright that its nearly blinding at 100% power.

I have 3 of the Vipar spectra xs1500 pro. They run little hot for my liking. But for the price. And for me being a beginner. It's great. I use two in my Mars hydro 2x4 tent for flower and 1 in my vivosun 2x4 for Veg. I'm going to try growing taller plants this next time so I can have the lights in the flower tent closer to the top of the Mars hydro. Haven't tried any other light. Because imo for uniformity, price I'll take the heat

I am using Array 2 in a 60x60 tent. I think it's better that the temperature changes less than other tent lights. It is also very well bred. I plan to buy more for other tents

I bought the viparspectra xs1500pro after watching your first review of it. Been using it for a couple months and it's great in my little spider farmer tent. I saw your first review and new that was the 1. Thanks for doing what you do. Keep up the great job.

Migro aray 2 is where it’s at

@JakeCannabisco

7 ай бұрын

Another great light with awesome uniformity.

I bought 2 Viparsoectra XS1500 pro led lights. I got them off Amazon for $85.00. It’s my first LED after HPS for decades so I haven’t anything to compare too. I had a disaster with my DWC system or I would have already have a complete grow with the lights. I have a 32”x32” tent. In the old days it was all about watts. Now it all about par value & efficiency. With HPS you didn’t even consider efficiency. You gust paid big electricity bills. Now, a grow in a 2’x2’ with 150 watts blows my mind. Thanks Shane for your honesty & the great information & test. You really helped me to decide my setup. Plus being an Irish American, Ireland is a big deal to me. I plan on buying an Aray when I get a bigger tent next year.

@serval_fpv

4 ай бұрын

$85 ? £199 in the UK can't be right more than double

@dannyc6166

4 ай бұрын

@@serval_fpv It was because of a coupon that it was discounted of the current cost. It may have been $89 or $90. It was such a great deal I bought the 2nd when I saw it was on sale. So far light has been great.

@serval_fpv

4 ай бұрын

@@dannyc6166 yup just read others mention it had a look on US site right now $109 crazy prices in Europe !

@Jonathan-wc6xd

3 ай бұрын

​@serval_fpv in Germany its 235-250€.. sucks😅

@dannyc6166

3 ай бұрын

Wow I’m surprised the prices in Europe are so much higher. Oh well, at least you have free healthcare!!!!!👍

I bought the viparspectra after watching your review. For around $85 it’s hard to beat.

@DaennyZeppeli

5 ай бұрын

It really bugs me how here in Germany we have to pay 250$(USD!!!). Just frustrating

@serval_fpv

4 ай бұрын

​@@DaennyZeppeli199£ In UK 😢

I have the Vipar Spectra XS1500 & typically use it just in the early stages but do really like it. Can confirm it does get warm!

@jpb5167

6 ай бұрын

How much does it affect the temperature in the tent? Especially in Summer?

@georgem.6136

6 ай бұрын

Not even noticeable because in summer it’s already so hot, it’s not that it heats up the tent much but more so the LED’s themselves are hotter maybe reducing there life span. It’s an incredible light especially for under $100

After speaking with shane and finding out brexit has caused problems for the consumer in the uk, i do believe shanes are up tjere with the top 5 lights.thanks shane for talking with me i appreciate all you do thankyou

Ok, ive owned alot of these lights... my one issue with your reviews is you fail to review them one year into usage. The bestva didnt make it 3 months. The groplanner needed to be replaced after 7 months. The sincere, i got a year out of it and the diodes started to dim, needs a new driver. The mars hydro ive had for 2 years, its still running strong. I own other vipar products that are years old and are still 100% effective. If the build wuality is comparable...

@et5256

7 ай бұрын

I got the growealth 1500 and still going strong 2years later

Never see HLG reviews on your channel. Great lights. HLG RSpec 100 is a great light for a 2x2. Keep the reviews coming!

@MIGROLIGHT

7 ай бұрын

There are 5 x HLG grow lights tested and reviewed on the channel. Unfortunately the HLG 100 was the old model so I did not include it

I got the VIVOSUN and I am very happy with the features. The Grohub Controller works great. A perfect system.

I used the six led light bulbs you suggested previously mostly to see if it would fly tbh .struggled with the loop 🤭 so I bought individual clip bayonets bonus is I can move them around individually and target the sides etc In a 2x2 triangle for veg unbelievable results mate I been watching for ages wasn’t until I read some comments on that video that I discovered you had your own lights for sale so I’ll be getting one of yours for flowering THANKS 🙏 day 21 and another six bulbs could be added 👌

Upgraded my Viparspectra P600 to a XS1500 Pro last year when it was on sale. Great little light.

I actually just bought the viparspectra light you show here. I find it to be really warm on 100% getting up to about 90f and giving off a hum at 100%. All other settings on the dimmer works great, the plants love it. So I'm gonna be using this one for seedlings and early veg only.

THANKS SHANE FOR ANOTHER HONEST REVIEW SIR. VERY INTERESTING AS ALWAYS 🌱💚🇬🇧✌🏼🤩

One hundred thousand subscribers congrats anything is possible.

I was just searching this yd. Thank you for this video. It popped up on my feed 🤙

personally I would put the migro above viparspectra because the bar style lights dont interfere with circulation as much as panels do. some decent value lights available either way

The VS XS1500Pro....$85 Amazon lightning deal, in a AC CLOUDLAB 632 - 35x23x71. It is a beast, I run (2) Fems topped twice on a 13/11 cycle in flower, packs the tent. I do hang a pair of Mars Hydro VG40R Adlites which gives it another 40W of deep red. (Total 193.4W@100% according to my watt meter). Very happy with the VP. I will get a backup. Cool, quiet, low heat, inexpensive, can't beat it.

Bought 2 of the Visparspectra xs1500 Pro (the 2023 version with Meanwell Driver and Samsung LMB 281B and NOT LMB301B LEDs) just because of your tests/PPFD measurements :) and DrMJCoco reviews. Thanks for your great work!

@VintageSaws

3 ай бұрын

Lm281b not lm301b on the xs1500 pro versions from 2023

@sraw3D

2 ай бұрын

@@VintageSaws yes you're right. Will correct it :D But if they update the leds I will probably go for it again.

I got the vipraspectra xs1500 pro after seeing the review you done, its wicked in my tent but I got a maxibright daylight 200w with it , my homebox tent is 4x4

@MIGROLIGHT

7 ай бұрын

Good setup 👌Does the XS1500 run hot?

@Spiderdan-59

7 ай бұрын

@@MIGROLIGHT not to much no I like using it but I needed more so used the maxibright that I already had👍

Thanks for the great info amazing videos it's nice to hear somebody so intelligent break it down for the layman like me I run a lawn care business I'm a pretty good grower but like I'm a professional when it comes to the turf care growing is a hobby fun hobby and it's nice to see another professional doing their thing helping us all understand this stuff I just bought two of the Vizio son and I was looking at the viper Spectra 150 Yes looking like I should have bought two of those efficiency on that's just incredible I don't care if it gets hot I'll find a way to cool it down that's what fans are for Thanks again man incredible glad I found your channel shout out to the DGC that's where I found you..

The Viparspectra is a lot more expensive in Germany. Since I like enthusiast products and find your videos very helpful, I have ordered the Aray 2 today.

I'm using 2 150 Watt hlg patriots in my small tent. The old one with qb288 board. Very similar system efficiency to your aray 2. Was torn between the two but got a really good deal on hlg's.

@MIGROLIGHT

7 ай бұрын

Its a great light💪

Just grabbed one of those gro planners to supplement my early spring veg on the deck. Ip65 is crazy for a quantum board!

I use the vipar ps1500 in my 2x2 seed/veg tent. Works terrific for my needs and for the price, you can’t beat that performance. I have not run it during a flower stage so can’t speak about any heat issues as I keep mine around 500 par range.

Hey love all your videos. I have two vipar spectra 1500 pro in a 3 by 3. I love them get great coverage. Almost get same yeild has my mars fce 4800. Really great lights. I got them on sale for 85 a piece. You cant beat 300 wats for 170 with thqt kind of coverage

Great information. Thanks Shane.

I use Viparspectra xs 1500 pro and since it runs a lil warmer it helps temps stay @ 78 to 82 which is perfect! Started in a 2*2. They are great for keeping close to your tops as well at lower power at the tippy top of the tent

@JakeCannabisco

7 ай бұрын

Came here just to mention that model, it's a beast. Love the uniformity as well.

@davidbabin1287

7 ай бұрын

I pair this xs 1500 feature with a California light works 275 solar system and controller inside a 3x3…. killer ppfd numbers… wayy more than enough! Insanely nice set up without breaking the bank I say… other than CLW’s price on their spectrum /grow light controllers… that shits ridiculous pricey!

@jpb5167

6 ай бұрын

Hello, im interested, what is the temperature in the Grow Room? I fear that in Summer, it would be too Hot inside the tent because of this light. I dont have an air conditioner. Greetings

One more LED lamp is missing here PERFAND CB , made in Poland , will beat them all 😂

I bought the migro aray 2 , waiting for delivery over 2 month now...in the meanwhile i bought the xs1500pro as well, delivered within 3 days to germany..

@rexrexo3805

2 ай бұрын

For the aray 2 I paid 165€ (not delivered yet) for the xs1500pro i paid 265 € (already delivered) !! When the migro aray arives i think i will stick to the aray just because the Design suits me better For my artic P14s

Can anyone comment on the heat-topic with the ViparSpectra 2023 Lens Design XS1500 Pro ? Would love to know.

Always great info 🤘🤘

Great stuff as usual

Excellent content cheers, I'm going offgrid soon and I'm going to downsize my 1m x 1m tent. I have an A520 'beast' drawing 180w on full tilt. I think it should do.

well i already got my 5x5 fl;owering tent set up but i see the migro aray is cheapest light for electric costs and would work great in my 2x2 vegging tent, thanks for the vid brother

Good one everyone, like always Shane released one more banger. Love his grow lights and hopefully MIGRO will continue to give us the pleasure and quality for many years to come. Would you kindly think on doing a best seedling to veg for smaller areas with or less then 2*2...? I would love to see who's are the best grow lights in that range... Kindest regards to everyone. Peace and ❤

I have the spiderfarmer se-3000 in a 28"x28"x62" tent and it killing it

Many thanks for your research work and sharing it live with all. I would request you try growing Ginger on Hydro farming vs soil . I looked around could not get comparative analysis like you do. Please consider this request on ginger.

Is't fair to not see spider farmer in this list,atleist review of new SF 1000 sf evo Will be nice Shane 😢

New spiderfarmer 150w light?

Cool looks good for someone starting off or a little grow yeah I like the one with fan in middle be good for air movement but it not strong light

Mirgo number one in the most important categories: efficiency, running cost and beauty

I want to see a review of the phlizon 1000

Where would been the Mars Hydro FC E 1500 (non EVO, the cheaper version) in the list and would u recommend it?

Thanks Buddy 🙏

Viparspectra XS1500 pro. -99$ and thing is built like a tank. Really covers the space perfectly .,

I use a Viparspectra P600 2023 and it's great

got the xs1500 for under 80$ and the sincere 100w for 40$ usd. they had the 60w panels for sale for 15$ a few months back

Mars hydro needs to dropped to 12 inchs and check again usable ppfd will be increase and coversge on edges will not be effected .

I just bought 3 of the 2024 model ts1000s.. This video has made me regret that considering the only difference between the ones I bought and the one is this video is the driver and dimmer box. It's really disappointing that mars hydro haven't really improved the usable PPF/W since the original ts1000 was released.

Awesome comparison.

The prices of grow lights in Europe are just crazy right now. Btw the Spider Farmer SF1000 not good enough to be on the list?

need a light for cloner n veg for a 4x8 tent was goin to use viparspectra any thoughts? @MIGRO?

At UK pricing, the Aray 2 is the clear pick. Sadly senelux has upped their pricing, meaning they're much lower on the list than they would've been. Worth noting UK electricity is a lot more expensive so efficiency is even more important.

Thanks you so much!

would be nice to see the Greenception GCX 4 PWR in that range too

I have 3 XS2500 PROs which seems like 2 XS1500 PROs slapped together. Bought them based on your article ranking 4x2 lights. Its disappointing that I never see anyone really talking about the XS2500 PRO. But they work great, run nice and cool. I have 1 in a 2x4 and 2 in a 4x4. If you ever get around to talking about this light in a video that would be a welcome review.

@MIGROLIGHT

7 ай бұрын

Yes its 2 x XS1500 Pro connected together. The PAR map will be same x 2

@amirdoost8527

7 ай бұрын

Isn't XS2500 250watt? 2 XS1500 watt would be 300.

@KickYouInTheThroat

7 ай бұрын

@@MIGROLIGHT I tested out the 4x4 configuration and it works pretty good. Vivarspectra's got some par maps up and they comport pretty close to what my UNI-T/PPFD meter app combo was putting out.

reading the comments, viparspectra owes you a beer

This shows that it is worth investing more money in better lighting. Pro Emit Performance line, Sanlight or Hortione starts with 2.7 ppf/watt - 3.0 / ppf/watt. Calculated over 3 years, you save money with the expensive models because you pay even less electricity than with the cheaper lamps.

I give it a thumbs up and write a comment. But the bad thing is that all the lights were tested at different heights.

@JJ-ju6ky

3 ай бұрын

He explained this. He tested them at the height that the manufacturer suggests.

I'm very surprised that so many think the 1500xs runs hot, mine is one of the cooler running lights I own.

👍 would love a review of the omega infinity 3.0 if you could get your hands on one. Cheers

Interesting how the new Samsung evo led´s would compare to these lights.

199 euro without shipping... for the 1500XS pro. Thats not the 110 dollar anymore when they just came out. Never saw it below 180 euro. I have a MF-1000 from your site and a TS-1000. The MF-1000 is great, the TS mediocre.

One question, can I use a Mars Hydro fc 3000 evo into a 2x2 (60x60cm) tent or have it negative reactions for the plants? Sorry not the best English 😅. Greets from Germany

AC Infinity EVO4 with detachable driver. Fits 2x2. Highest efficiency.

Thank you for this! Very informative! Is the new hanging height of 22cm now recommended for veg and flower? It used to be 16cm for Aray 2. Thanks!

P2500 is in my 2x2.5 and it’s a monster

Im using a growealth 4800 in my 4x4 and it does great in the middle of the canopy but it doesn't reach the corners very well.

@ronaldsmith2343

6 ай бұрын

Never did like using just one light in the middle.

Hey Shane, I have a couple viparsspectra 150pro and I know covers over leds can dull intensity. I would never touch the great outer lenses but I wonder what if I took off the middle shield? I'm guessing if it DOES happen to help it would just make a hot spot and throw off the even spread? What are your thoughts? 😊

Xs pro 1500 ftw in my opinion! Cheers mate 🫡

Bravo The LED Buccaneer is back! 🫶🏻

Aloha & a question for Dr. Bugbee. The fee for his first set of USU Cannabis edu. was around $1,000. the second series of lectures was $500. Now the students who paid in the past get an email it will be $1500 for the third in the series. I was wondering what new info he has that is worth almost half of my monthly disabled veterans pension??

@brucerosario555

7 ай бұрын

I think Mr Bugbee is cashing up for retirement?

daaamn they adjusted the price of the sf1000 i was wondering hos is it not here... was looking to buy it beginning of jan... at 119$ on sale on their site.... the 2024 lm 301h evo modell as well.... FUG ME, i should have gotten 2... now they 169$ -.- FFFFF MEEE

What do you think about Feit's new full spectrum grow lights?

Your not using the new ac infinity light. I wanna see that one. That model of the ac light you are using it their older model.

hey good video! can you pls!!!!! do a California lightworks bar style LED fixture review?? thank you!!!!!!!!

The Vivosun is kinda puzzling to me... Not sure if you really wanna blow the air downwards instead of up. (goin against the general airflow)

My current ts1000 lights are 3 years old. How long is the lifespan of effeciency for grow lights? They run a bit hot so wondering if upgrading is the move.

@dmo848

6 ай бұрын

Yeah your at the end of the light span. Might go until 7 years though. All depends on how many runs really😊 it gets dimmer over time as I've noticed. Or I think so

This guy can say anything and yall will fall for it

@MIGRO I see on AMAZON the VIPARSPECTRA XS 2500 which is two of the XS 1500 units. do you think this would also be very good for for a 2 x 4 tent? Thank you for your time.