help deciding on what HGL light to buy

callies

Active Member
hi people so i am looking at HGL web site and trying to decide whats the difference between the 160w and the 135w quantum board
i only need for 2x2 space but want the light to be able to do both veg and flower
on the web site it says both light can do both veg and flower
currently the 160w board is cheaper then the 135w so i can thinking ill buy that one but is that a mistake??? should i get the 135w instead

160w says The equal mix of 2700k (80 CRI) and 3000k (90 CRI) diodes
135w says 3000k - Is Great for Flowering and General Use

so what one do i get
 

coreywebster

Well-Known Member
You would be better posting that question in the LED section.

I don't think there is a better or worse of the two boards. In a 2x2 the 135w will perform really well.
I don't know enough about the mixed cri board to say its better than the other. But if you take a wander over to the DIY quantum board thread somebody might know. I have a feeling the 90cri diodes appear on paper to be less efficient but that's because they have slightly different spectrum with higher values outside the par range.
 

callies

Active Member
i went 135w probably was a mistake but ill find out in a few weeks if my plants grow better i guess
 
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