SPYDR VS Gavita CT1930e: Which LED Grow Light Wins?

If you are looking for a high-quality LED grow light that can deliver optimal results for indoor plants, you might be wondering which one is better: SPYDR or Gavita CT1930e? These two LED grow lights are among the most popular in the market, and they both have impressive features and performance. But they also have some differences that can make a significant impact on your growing experience and outcome. Atop also offers the Horti-Mars, a foldable SPYDR LED grow light, and the Horti-Top, a Gavita CT1930e top lighting that is the ideal replacement for HPS lighting.

In this post, we will compare these two LED grow lights in terms of packaging and shipping, PPE and PPF, light output and efficiency, and PPFD. Whether you are a grower or distributor, this post will provide you with valuable insight to help you choose the best LED grow lights for your needs. So keep reading and find out which one is the winner!

Package size and shipping cost

One of the factors that can affect your budget when buying LED grow lights is the package size and shipping cost. Let’s have a simple comparison of the package size and shipping cost of the Horti-Mars (SPYDR) and Horti-Top (Gavita CT1930e) grow lights, which have the same power of 800W. Horti-Mars comes in a relatively large package, measuring 42.80 inches x 41.10 inches x 2.44 inches. On the other hand, Horti-Top comes in a smaller package, measuring 26.15 inches x 10.24 inches x 3.11 inches. Generally, the larger the heavier your package is, the more you will pay for shipping. For a container, you can load 440 pieces of Horti-Mars. However, you can load 960 pieces of Horti-Top with the same container. This means you may be able to save 50% on shipping costs if you purchase Horti-Top.

Overall, Horti-Top may help you save money on shipping due to its smaller package size.

Light output and efficacy (PPF & PPE)

PPF and PPE are also important factors to consider when choosing the right LED grow light. They are related to light output and efficacy. PPF stands for photosynthetic photon flux, which is the total amount of light in the PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) zone produced by a grow light every second (µmol/s). PPE refers to photosynthetic photon efficacy, which is a measure of how much PAR light is produced by a grow light from its input power (µmol/J).

Here is a table comparing the PPF and PPE of Horti-Mars and Horti-Top LED grow lights.

As we can see from the table, Horti-Mars and Horti-Top have the same PPE and PPF at the same power. It means that they provide the same amount of light for plants with the same energy consumption (at the same power).

PPFD

One of the most critical factors to consider when choosing an LED grow light is the PPFD. PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) measures the amount of light that reaches a specific area, and it is a vital metric for determining the effectiveness of a grow light. Tests have shown that the SPYDR LED grow light has better uniformity from a height of 30cm to 45cm. However, when it comes to 60cm, the PPFD of the Horti-Mars and Horti-Top are very close. The optic of the Horti-Top starts to strengthen the effect, making it better than the SPYDR.

Therefore, there is no definite answer as to which LED grow lights have a better PPFD. If your height is limited or if you would like to grow with a multi-layer rack, the SPYDR would be your best choice. However, if you are growing indoors for a single layer or tent, the Horti-Top would be a nice choice.

SPYDR VS Gavita CT1930e, Which LED grow light is the best choice

The SPYDR type grow light Horti-Mars and Gavita CT1930e type grow light Horti-Top are both high-quality horticultural lighting that can provide optimal results for plants. There are some of the main points to consider when choosing between them:

• Packages size and shipping costs: Horti-Top has a smaller package size than Horti-Mars, which may help save on shipping costs.
• Light output and efficacy: With the power of 800W, Horti-Mars, and Horti-Top have the same PPE and PPF. This means they can have the same light output and efficacy. Both of them are beneficial for plant growth and development.
• PPFD: The PPFD values differ based on the height between the grow lights and the plant canopy. Horti-Mars provides better uniformity in the height range from 30cm to 45cm. When the height is higher, the uniformity of the two grow lights is close to each other, while Horti-Top is better than Horti-Mars.

Based on these points, you can decide which LED grow light wins for indoor growing. If you prefer lower shipping costs or growing plants in tent or single layer, Horti-top might be the better choice for you. If you want to grow plants in vertical farms or multi-layer racks, Hori-Mars fits your needs well.

For a more intuitive comparison between Horti-Mars and Horti-Top, watch the video below.

If you are ready to take your indoor growing to the next level, it’s time to invest in a high-quality LED grow light. Whether you choose the Horti-Mars or the Horti-Top, you can be assured that you will get a grow light that will help you achieve optimal plant growth and development.

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