Mars Hydro FC-E4800
#3 in 300 W and upFull review
A water resistant bar light for a 4x4 ft tent of tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers, at a lower price than most lights its size.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
The Mars Hydro FC-E4800 is the better LED grow light overall, rated 4.6 to 4.4. The Mars Hydro FC-E4800 leads on features and value. The Mars Hydro FC-E4800 costs $50 less ($289.99 vs $339.99).
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Mars Hydro FC4800
#10 in 300 W and upFull review
An efficient bar light for a 4x4 ft tent of fruiting plants. Choose it over the FC-E4800 if a lower power bill matters more than the lower price.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Mars Hydro FC-E4800 for features (dimmable, controller or app, IP65 or better vs dimmable, controller or app) and value ($0.22 per µmol/s ($289.99, 1,344 µmol/s) vs $0.25 per µmol/s ($339.99, 1,368 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 | Mars Hydro FC-E4800 | Mars Hydro FC4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $0.22 per µmol/s ($289.99, 1,344 µmol/s) | 70 $0.25 per µmol/s ($339.99, 1,368 µmol/s) |
| Efficacy 30% | 80 2.8 µmol/J | 85 2.9 µmol/J |
| Features 15% | 100 dimmable, controller or app, IP65 or better | 70 dimmable, controller or app |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Mars Hydro FC-E4800 | Mars Hydro FC4800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Light | ||
| Power draw | 480 W | 480 W |
| PPF | 1,344 µmol/s | 1,368 µmol/s |
| Efficacy | 2.8 µmol/J | 2.9 µmol/J |
| Coverage | 4x4 ft | 4x4 ft |
| Spectrum | 660-665 nm red, 2800-3000K and 4800-5000K white | 650-665 nm red, 2800-3000K and 4800-5000K white |
| Build | ||
| Form | Multi-bar | Multi-bar |
| Dimmable | Yes | Yes |
| Controller or app | Yes | Yes |
| Water rating | IP65 | - |
| Weight | 16.1 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |