Viparspectra VP Series Grow Lights – VP1000 & VP2000 Comparison
The trend of indoor growing has gained immense popularity over the last couple of years. This growth, along with the growth in LED lights, created a massive market for indoor LED lights for growing and gardening. Because of this, there are many brands of full spectrum led grow lights on the market today.
When this industry was in the initial phase, there used to be enormous claims that did not match the performance of the lights. But as time passed, the LED light industry matured, and now these lights have proven their worth.
Viparspectra is one such brand that has been known for many years.
Viparspectra LED grow lights are designed to provide high levels of PAR ideal for indoor horticulture plants from peppers to medical plants. We customized our light spectrum to optimize plant growth and increase yields while consuming less energy and reducing operating costs compared with traditional horticulture technologies. With 10 years of expertise and development, VIPARSPECTRA is recognized as the most durable LED grow lights on the market.
Viparspectra released their new quantum style LED grow lights. The VP Series VP1000 and VP2000 models are a nice upgrade from previous Viparspectra grow light models.
The previous Viparspectra grow lights were a bit weak for growing cannabis unless you bought the more expensive models. The Viparspectra Pro Series feature stronger light than the previous models, which makes these a much more attractive option for cannabis growers looking for a familiar brand to grow with.
The Viparspectra Pro Series includes two models – the VP1000 and VP2000. They look the same, but the VP2000 variant is slightly longer than the VP1000.
The VP1000 measures in at 11.2 inches long and 13.8 inches wide. The VP2000 is about 24 inches long and 14 inches wide.
All models include an aluminum heat sink on the rear side. These grow lights pull between 100 and 200 watts of electricity depending which size you choose. For that level of power I wouldn’t worry about heat generation, but the aluminum heat sink is there just in case.
One nice feature on the Viparspectra VP Series grow lights is the daisy chain power inlet on the top side of the grow light. It sounds really simple, but most new grow light models have ditched the daisy chain feature. It adds a bit of convenience on these grow lights, and I appreciate Viparspectra adding this feature to the VP Series.
Which Phases of Cannabis Growth are the Viparspectra VP Series Grow Lights Good For?
Based on the specifications provided by Viparspectra as well as my own testing, you can use the Viparspectra VP1000 or the Viparspectra P2000 to grow your cannabis from seedling to flowering phase.
Will these grow lights grow cannabis well?
Cannabis requires a minimum 300 micromoles of light during the vegetative phase and 460 micromoles of light during flowering. Technically yields will increase up to 1500 micromoles during flowering (see study cited below).
In my opinion the VP1000 is not strong enough to flower cannabis. Sure you can probably pull it off but it might be similar to driving a car with flat tires. Based on the intensity of light emitted by each of these VP Series models, I’d only use the VP2000 for flowering. You can use the VP1000 for seedlings and veg.
The intensity on the VP1000 and VP2000 could definitely be stronger, but considering the cost of the Viparspectra VP Series grow lights, I’d say they fall in line performance-wise. I always say you get what you pay for, so make sure you know what you’re paying for! Stick to the VP2000 if you need a full cycle grow light.
If you want a grow light with stronger intensity for flowering, consider my up to date list of the best LED grow lights for cannabis. It’ll likely cost you more than the VP series will though.
You can read more about cannabis light requirements by reading my long article on the topic here. Let’s take a look at the rest of the design and specifications.
Conclusion:
Viparspectra is an excellent choice for anyone who is new to the venture of indoor growing. The customers enjoy a three year warranty period and a one-month long repair and replacement time frame. The lights are affordable and budget-friendly, yet there is no compromise on the quality of the product
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