Spider Farmer SF1000
#7 in Under 300 WFull review
A light, quiet panel for a 2x2 ft tent of seedlings, herbs or leafy greens. Good value for a first grow, though bar lights use less power for the same light.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
The Spider Farmer SF1000 is the better LED grow light overall, rated 4.1 to 2.2. The Spider Farmer SF1000 leads on warranty, value and features. The Spider Farmer SF1000 costs $79.01 less ($69.99 vs $149).
HLG 100 V2 4000K
#10 in Under 300 WFull review
A simple, silent white panel for a shelf of seedlings or herbs. Hard to justify on price against the cheaper dimmable panels here.
Amazon $149$149
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Spider Farmer SF1000 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), value ($0.28 per µmol/s ($69.99, 249.2 µmol/s) vs $0.66 per µmol/s ($149, 224.5 µmol/s)) and features (dimmable, controller or app vs none of the three).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 300 W LED grow light; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Spider Farmer SF1000 | HLG 100 V2 4000K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $0.28 per µmol/s ($69.99, 249.2 µmol/s) | 25 $0.66 per µmol/s ($149, 224.5 µmol/s) |
| Efficacy 30% | 50 2.5 µmol/J | 43 2.4 µmol/J |
| Features 15% | 70 dimmable, controller or app | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Spider Farmer SF1000 | HLG 100 V2 4000K | |
|---|---|---|
| Light | ||
| Power draw | 100 W | 95 W |
| PPF | 249.2 µmol/s | 224.5 µmol/s |
| Efficacy | 2.5 µmol/J | 2.4 µmol/J |
| Coverage | 2x2 ft | 2x2 ft |
| Spectrum | 650-665 nm red, 730-740 nm IR, 2800-3000K and 4800-5000K white | 4000K full spectrum white (Samsung LM301H) |
| Build | ||
| Form | Panel | Panel |
| Dimmable | Yes | No |
| Controller or app | Yes | No |
| Weight | 2.8 lb | 3.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |