Best choice LED PPFD spread for 5x5 flowering coverage?

[Meraki Genetics]

Lets talk LEDs, first let me start by saying the lights will be going into a flower room, not tents, so high ppfd on all corners and edges is a must. Also I won't be running Co2, so ppfd numbers don't have to be extremely high, the main concern is even spread of light through out a 5x5 space.

Must have Samsung diodes whether lm301b or lm301h, or new Evo diodes, nothing less than the best diode quality for longest life span and best efficacy.
Preferably a bar style light rather than quantum boards.
Price of the light is somewhat important as I don't have a whole lot of funds to work with, and I need several lights.

The lights I see online are far to pricey for the sqft coverage, most are lacking in corners and edges.... What would y'all recommend for this situation?

 

[Meatman]

I just bought this light from HLG it arrives tomorrow but I’m not switching lights until this run is over so I have no input at the moment

 

[Meraki Genetics]

I just bought this light from HLG it arrives tomorrow but I’m not switching lights until this run is over so I have no input at the moment
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My max is around 650-700 per light right now, would like to give these a try one of these days. Just out of my price range.

 

[Trichitect]

I picked up a Mars Hydro FCE-8000 800W around Black Friday for a great price. It doesn't have the Samsung diodes, but I've been running lm301b's for years and I'd say this works just as well, if not better because of the diode distribution. The thing has almost 4,000 diodes on it, too.
I just finished my first run with it, and the plants came out amazing.

 

[Bodean]

My max is around 650-700 per light right now, would like to give these a try one of these days. Just out of my price range.

Check out medicgrow, BH mentioned them awhile back and I snagged the fold-8 bar system for under 500 for my 5x5. Might not be what you're looking for but worth a peek. They also offering 20% off atm.

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[Frimpong]

Check out medicgrow, BH mentioned them awhile back and I snagged the fold-8 bar system for under 500 for my 5x5. Might not be what you're looking for but worth a peek. They also offering 20% off atm.

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You know I wanted to recommend this just from all the great things I've heard but I've never owned one so it wasn't my place. All I know is getting a new light is like getting a new car CONGRATS. I think a lot are using the same tech so You should be good to go either way. Crazy how many options there are now that I'm looking, sheesh . Just make sure you go with legit tech Samsung ie etc

 

[Jaybirdsmoke]

My recommendation's for your price point and sq ft coverage would be Growers Choice ROI. Best place to check out all the newest led grow lights on the market would be Led Grow Light Depot. Also check out Cree CXB 3590 cob if you are interested in something comparable to Samsung LM diodes. I have grown with both at the same time and there was really no discernible difference between the plants grown under either light.

 

[Smokey0418]

I have not run one ,but if I was looking for something for my 5x5.

My choice would be the ez 8 from medic grow.

Finding coupons could price this light at 575 which in my opinion would be a great deal.

 

[Meraki Genetics]

My recommendation's for your price point and sq ft coverage would be Growers Choice ROI. Best place to check out all the newest led grow lights on the market would be Led Grow Light Depot. Also check out Cree CXB 3590 cob if you are interested in something comparable to Samsung LM diodes. I have grown with both at the same time and there was really no discernible difference between the plants grown under either light.

someone near me says they have 2x ROI-E680's for 350 each... Think I should jump on that? He claims to have used them for 1 grow. Also considering the 720s if i can find a discount somewhere... Wish i could afford some photontek or scynceleds...

 

[Jaybirdsmoke]

someone near me says they have 2x ROI-E680's for 350 each... Think I should jump on that? He claims to have used them for 1 grow. Also considering the 720s if i can find a discount somewhere... Wish i could afford some photontek or scynceleds...

So the E680 will do a 4x4 easily, it will struggle a bit to do a 5x5. They use 54,000 hr Osram diodes so 1 grow used is nothing to worry about as far as longevity goes. I just saw them on sale at Led Grow Light Depot, cant remember the price tho... Either way $350 used is a pretty solid deal!

 

[Meraki Genetics]

Ended up snagging some Master 6 Blooms from Grandmasterleds, going to try and grab those other 2 ROI 608's for 350 each.

 

[HBZ]

Check out medicgrow, BH mentioned them awhile back and I snagged the fold-8 bar system for under 500 for my 5x5. Might not be what you're looking for but worth a peek. They also offering 20% off atm.

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Sticky runs some medics and man they are awesome! I run spider farmer and I love em...

 

[MostHigh]

Check out medicgrow, BH mentioned them awhile back and I snagged the fold-8 bar system for under 500 for my 5x5. Might not be what you're looking for but worth a peek. They also offering 20% off atm.

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Medic Grow LED is one of the best LED grow lights for plants in the industry. We are the only led grow light brand in the light industry that designs, researches & develops, manufactures, distributes, markets and sells our own brand. Get higher yields on all plants with our full spectrum led...

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Plus one for medicgrow. They got the lm301h and reds… the ez8 is 1000 watts and in your price range. Love mine…

 

[Trial n Error]

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Love my fold 8.
I think they are a great light, just don't have the brand recognition, yet.
Just in case you are still looking.