Samsung LED Grow Lights (2020): Top 5 List!

Marijuana plants, regardless of where you are growing them – indoors or outdoors, need lighting. Light is very important for plants to grow as it helps them with the process of photosynthesis and helps them produce chlorophyll as well. Photosynthesis is an important process because that’s how plants prepare ‘food’ which gives them energy. Sunlight also helps break down various sugars and compounds in the plant’s body and it is also based on the lighting hours that they ge that the marijuana plant’s levels of CBD and THC are also affected at times.

Photoperiod is also very important for regular plants (non-autoflowering plants). These plants grow based on the sunlight that they get and they need about 22 to 12 hours of lighting based on the phase of growth that they are in. Different phases of the growth cycle not only need different amounts of lighting but also require different types of light. When the plant is in its early and vegetative stage of growth, it needs more of ‘blue light’ which is on the cooler spectrum of lighting. When the plant matures into pre-flowering and flowering stages, it requires red lighting. However, most growers prefer providing a combination of both these kinds of lights for a better result. 

LED stands for light-emitting diodes. Samsung LED grow lights have rapidly come down in price and home growers everywhere are starting to make the switch to solely using them as their lighting option.

These lighting systems produce extremely low heat, come ready to plug-and-play, and can produce high yields with incredible energy efficiency.

Whereas HIDs require a reflector and ballast for operation, LED lights do not. They can last for decades, whereas HID bulbs will often need to be replaced every couple of years. But, one of the main reasons LED grow lights are regarded as the best is due to the spectrum they produce.

ECO Farm ECOF LM301B 600W LED Grow Light

• Larger size spreads of light, better than more compact LED lights


• Weight makes the product easier to hang


• Ten band light spectrum provides excellent attention to growth stages


• Durable construction allows the light to be used for a very long time


• Modular design allows for an easy upgrade


• Penetrates plant’s canopy effectively


• Comes with power cords and hanging equipment


• Bright light


• Affordable


• Well-built design

• Though the box is large and the wattage is high, this light can only support about four plants


• Does not operate to full wattage

ECO Farm ECOZ 700W Samsung 301H LED Grow Light

• Incredibly bright light


• Worth the price


• Additional power outlets for piggybacking or dimmers


• Quiet fan


• Full-spectrum


• Has infrared light

• Doesn’t have a great coverage area


• Grounded components


• Need to observe the distance from your plants

GeekBeast 630w Pro

• Does not require a ballast


• Suitable for all small indoor systems


• Can be placed close to the plant canopy, due to construction


• Comes with hanging kit and power cord


• Bright light


• Well-built


• Quiet fans


• User-friendly due to easy utilization

• Ineffective for larger grow areas


• Basic spectrum

ECO Farm 480W UV IR Independent Quantum Board

• Energy efficiency


•  May eliminate need for fans in growing operations


•  Full spectrum light you can dim

• Power supply is not securely soldered to the board


•  Can’t create mostly red or blue light


• Long wires with hanging kit cause issues in small tents

Lenofocus LF2000 Samsung LM301B Dimmable LED Grow Light

• Good for veg and flowering phase of the plant


• Heat efficient


• One of the best lights for indoor growing


• Low power consumption


• No need for extra tubing


• Utility adjustments knobs


• Well-built design


• Affordable

• Minor heat dispersal is seemingly blown down

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

All of the lights we will be listing are from the most reputable brands and include some sort of warranty. This will give you peace of mind when you purchase, knowing you are protected.