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Not every indoor cannabis gardener has the luxury of a large grow space to grow their plants in. Many people are forced to grow their cannabis plants in a small grow space since they live in a small apartment or even a studio. Luckily, there are a handful of companies that make quality LED grow lights for small spaces. In this article, I will talk about the Top 4 LED Grow Lights in 2019. This list will include LED grow lights that have a flowering coverage area of 2’x2’ and are best for a full-cycle grow (from seedling through flowering). The grow lights are listed in no specific order. The things I look for in a LED grow light to make this list are: PAR output, efficiency, spectrum, light spread, quality diodes, efficient drivers, and warranty. Since prices are always changing, click either the Amazon link or LED Grow Lights Depot link under each light for the most up-to-date price.

Need a better understanding of PAR output, spectrum, efficacy, energy consumption, or light spread? Check out this complete Buyer’s Guide for LED Grow Lights.

Crecer Lighting QuantumX 100

The QuantumX 100 by Crecer Lighting is a full-spectrum white-light LED grow light that was specifically designed to replace a 200-watt MH/HPS grow light. This LED grow light has a PAR output of 250 umol/s PPF and a PAR efficacy of 2.5 umol/j. The dimensions are 23.6″x12″x2.5″ and the fixture weighs 8.8 lbs. The diodes are custom designed and have a lifespan of 54,000 hours. The unit pulls 100w from the wall and has efficient heat sinks to maintain a lower overall ambient temperature. This LED grow light comes with a 3-year warranty.

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  • LEDs: Custom-designed
  • PPF: 250 umol/s
  • PAR efficacy: 2.5 umol/j
  • Wattage draw: 100w
  • Coverage area: Veg- 3’x3’, Flower- 2’x2’
  • Light distance: Veg- 12-24”, Flower- 24-48”
  • Dimensions: 23.6″ x 12″ x 2.5″
  • Weight: 8.8 lbs.
  • Warranty: 3-year

Optic LED Optic 1 COB Grow Light – 3500K

The Optic 1 COB LED grow light by Optic LED is a white-light grow light that is recommended for flowering or a full-cycle grow. This LED grow light uses one CREE CXB3590 COB and emits a 3500K spectrum. Its dimensions are 5.25”x5.25”x7” and the fixture weighs 4.4 lbs. It has a PAR efficacy of 2.04 umol/j and pulls 54 watts from the wall. It has a glass projection lens to spot beam the light into your grow area and is passively cooled via a pin fin heatsink. The COB is powered by a Meanwell HBG-60 driver. This LED grow light comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

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  • LEDs: CREE CXB3590 COB
  • PPF: ?
  • PAR efficacy: 2.04 umol/j
  • Wattage draw: 54w
  • Coverage area: Veg- 3’x3’, Flower- 2’x2’
  • Light distance: Veg- 24”, Flower- 18”
  • Dimensions: 5.25″ x 5.25″ x 7″
  • Weight: 4.4 lbs.
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Optic LED Optic 1 XL COB Grow Light – 3500K

The Optic 1 XL LED grow light by Optic LED is a white-light grow light that pulls 100 watts from the wall. It has one CREE CXB3590 COB and has a PAR efficacy of 2.1 umol/j. It has a 90° lens and uses modern-day glass lens technology. The COB is powered by a Meanwell HGB-100 driver. The passive cooling system has been overbuilt by 25% to help the light run cooler and extend the lifespan of the COB. This LED grow light comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

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  • LEDs: CREE CXB3590 COB
  • PPF: ?
  • PAR efficacy: 2.1 umol/j
  • Wattage draw: 100w
  • Coverage area: Veg- 4’x4’, Flower- 2’x2’
  • Light distance: Veg- 24-30”, Flower- 18-24”
  • Dimensions: ?
  • Weight: ?
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime

Timber Grow Lights Model 2VL – 3500K

The Model 2VL by Timber Grow Lights is a full-spectrum white-light LED grow light. It uses Vero29 Gen 7 COB LEDs and has a PAR output of 466 umol/s PPF. PAR efficacy comes in at an estimated 2.3 umol/j. The dimensions are 21”x8.5”x4” and the fixture weighs 9.2 lbs. The light is dimmable down to 10% light output and has multiple spectrum options. The 3500K spectrum option is designed for flowering or a full cycle. The coverage area listed is 2.5’x2’ but it will do very well in a 2’x2’ grow space. This LED grow light comes with a 3-year warranty.

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  • LEDs: Vero29 Gen 7 COB LEDs
  • PPF: 466 umol/s
  • PAR efficacy: 2.3 umol/j (estimated)
  • Wattage draw: 200w
  • Coverage area: 2.5’x2’
  • Light distance: 18”
  • Dimensions: 21” x 8.5” x 4”
  • Weight: 9.2 lbs.
  • Warranty: 3-year

Horticulture Lighting Group HLG 100 V2 – 3000KThe HLG 100 V2 by Horticulture Lighting Group is a full-spectrum white-light LED grow light that pulls 95 watts from the wall. It uses 196 x Top-Bin Samsung LM301B diodes and has a PAR output of 225 umol/s PPF. PAR efficacy comes in at 2.5 umol/j. The dimensions are 12.8″x11″ and the fixture weighs 3.79 lbs. The light has 3000k and 4000k spectrum options. The 3000k is recommended for flowering or a full cycle while the 4000k spectrum option is recommended for plants in the vegetation stage. The coverage area is 2’x2’. It is passively cooled and is powered by a Mean Well driver. This LED grow light comes with a 1-year warranty.

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  • LEDs: 96 x Top-Bin Samsung LM301B LEDs
  • PPF: 225 umol/s
  • PAR efficacy: 2.5 umol/j
  • Wattage draw: 95w
  • Coverage area: 2’x2’
  • Light distance: 12”
  • Dimensions: 12.8” x 11”
  • Weight: 3.79 lbs.
  • Warranty: 1-year

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