Spider Farmer SF1000D
#6 in Under 300 WFull review
A low cost, quiet panel for seed starting, herbs and a small 2x2 ft tent. Pick a bar light instead if you want the most light per watt.
Amazon $59.99$59.99
The Spider Farmer SF1000D is the better LED grow light overall, rated 4.1 to 2.2. The Spider Farmer SF1000D leads on warranty, value and features. The Spider Farmer SF1000D costs $89.01 less ($59.99 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 SF1000D for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), value ($0.27 per µmol/s ($59.99, 219 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 SF1000D | HLG 100 V2 4000K |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $0.27 per µmol/s ($59.99, 219 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 SF1000D | HLG 100 V2 4000K | |
|---|---|---|
| Light | ||
| Power draw | 100 W | 95 W |
| PPF | 219 µmol/s | 224.5 µmol/s |
| Efficacy | 2.5 µmol/J | 2.4 µmol/J |
| Coverage | 2x2 ft | 2x2 ft |
| Spectrum | 660-665 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 | 4.1 lb | 3.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |