Spider Farmer SE5000
#5 in 300 W and upFull review
A high efficiency bar light for a 3x3 to 4x4 ft tent of tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers. Worth it if electricity costs matter to you.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
The Spider Farmer SE5000 is the better LED grow light overall, rated 4.4 to 3.3. The Spider Farmer SE5000 leads on warranty, efficacy and value. The Spider Farmer SE5000 costs $219.96 less ($339.99 vs $559.95).
HLG 600 Rspec
#13 in 300 W and upFull review
A powerful, US designed panel for a 4x4 ft or larger tent. It costs far more for the same light than the bar lights here.
Amazon $559.95$559.95
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 SE5000 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty), efficacy (2.9 µmol/J vs 2.6 µmol/J) and value ($0.24 per µmol/s ($339.99, 1,420 µmol/s) vs $0.37 per µmol/s ($559.95, 1,529 µmol/s)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 300 W and up LED grow light; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Spider Farmer SE5000 | HLG 600 Rspec |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $0.24 per µmol/s ($339.99, 1,420 µmol/s) | 47 $0.37 per µmol/s ($559.95, 1,529 µmol/s) |
| Efficacy 30% | 90 2.9 µmol/J | 60 2.6 µmol/J |
| Features 15% | 70 dimmable, controller or app | 40 dimmable |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Spider Farmer SE5000 | HLG 600 Rspec | |
|---|---|---|
| Light | ||
| Power draw | 480 W | 600 W |
| PPF | 1,420 µmol/s | 1,529 µmol/s |
| Efficacy | 2.9 µmol/J | 2.6 µmol/J |
| Coverage | 3x3 ft | 6x6 ft |
| Spectrum | 660-665 nm red, 2800-3000K and 4800-5000K white | full spectrum white (Samsung LM301H) plus 660 nm deep red |
| Build | ||
| Form | Multi-bar | Panel |
| Dimmable | Yes | Yes |
| Controller or app | Yes | - |
| Weight | 14.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |