Optic LED Slim 600H VS Gavita Pro 1700e Gen2 LED Comparison

Right now the world is experiencing a cannabis growing revolution, and that means there are more options for growers out there than ever. However, it also means that it’s not always clear what the best alternatives are, especially when new tech comes out so fast.

The best LED grow lights have a few things in common - a uniform spectrum, efficiency, high-power, and reliability/durability.

Spectrum/uniformity

The best LED grow lights have a uniform spectrum, so if you have 4 plants under your light, they all get the same spectrum.

We already touched on spectrum a bit, but its important to reiterate that the best spectrum consists of not just red and blue light, but also infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet (UV).

Full spectrum LEDs allow you to grow from seed to harvest with the same light, as opposed to having to replace bulbs or use different grow lights for veg/flower.

Power

The more light your LED actually gives off, the bigger yields you’ll get (for the most part). So, the best LED grow lights need to be incredibly powerful.

Efficiency

In general, LED grow lights are very efficient. But, the best LED grow lights tend to also be the most efficient. Operating at a high level, producing high power, and maintaining a low cost to run is very important.

Reliability/Durability

Given the cost of LED grow lights, they need to be seen as an investment. Obviously, your investment needs to last you a long time for it to show a return.

Therefore, the best LED grow lights are reliable and durable, standing the test of time.

Optic LED Slim 600H

The New Optic LED Slim 600H Vertical Farming LED Grow Light takes Vertical Farming into the new era. Slim 600H is the vertical farming LED Grow Light that is engineered to be superior and outperform all of the Vertical Farming LEDs on the market today. Fully equipped with the Latest in High End LED technology from the best of Samsung, the best of CREE & best from Meanwell. Slim 600H is a massive 41" x 42" fixture which delivers uniform light intensity and promotes uniform growth across your canopy. Dimming gives you full control of your intensity and allows you to only use what you need taking efficiency to the next level, reducing btu output and extending the lifespan of the fixture. 

The Key to unleashing the full potential of Samsung's Vertical Farming LEDs is the number of LEDs used per watt of Electricity. Most companies are using 2.5 LEDs per watt or less which only unlocks a portion of the full potential. The Slim 600H is using over 4.5 LEDs per watt which increases cost substantially but also delivers industry-best efficacy for LED Grow Lights with Samsung LEDs at 3.0 umols/j. Double Row LED strips with 2,760 LEDs all being under driven to max efficiency to deliver next generation Par efficacy and a mind-blowing 1200+ PPFD at 10" & 12".  The Slim 600H integrates USA Made CREE XPE Red and Blue LEDs which are proven to be the most efficient bloom enhancers on the mainstream market today giving you a balanced Spectrum that can be easily absorbed at higher intensities and allow you to get the light as close as 10" from the Canopy. 

Slim 600H is for growers who want to grow with the latest and greatest LED Tech from Samsung and their new Horticulture specific line of LEDs. Slim 600h is the first Vertical Farming style of light to integrate Blue LEDs with the Red LEDs to make the light easier to absorb at high intensities and promote best possible bud quality. Slim 600H is also the first to feature Samsung's LM301H LEDs in a high power LED grow Light that flowers a 4x4 area or bigger. Slim 600H is also the first to deliver over 4.5 LEDs per watt with Samsung LED Tech and the first to be engineered with a ppf/w rating of 3.0 umols/j. Imagine what a Slim600H can do for your garden!

Gavita Pro 1700e   Gen2    

The Gavita Pro 1700e LED grow light can be used in commercial grows (horizontal and vertical), greenhouses, home grows (rooms and tents) or in climate rooms. The thin 2.3" profile is also ideal for low rooms or over benches.

Boasting an incredible 2.6 umol/J and a light output of 1700 umol/s the Pro 1700 LED provides high-intensity full spectrum light over its entire 4'x4' to 5'x5' flowering footprint. The wide 8-bar form factor helps to provide even coverage across your canopy.

This fixture is passively cooled and is built with high-quality 120-277V Philips Advance LED Drivers for optimum performance.

• Full spectrum with enhanced red for full cycle grows


• Wide 8-bar form factor for even canopy coverage


• 645-watt power draw to replace a 1000W HPS


• 1700 umol/s light output


• 4'x4' to 5'x5' coverage


• 2.6 umol/J efficacy


• 120-277V adaptable driver 


• Compatible with Gavita Master Controller for full lighting control (scheduling, dimming down to 50%, sunrise/sunset).

If you want to purchase a commercial led grow light, may be these two can be your best choice, and you should have more consideration that which one is more suitable for your garden.