Side-by-Side Equipment Comparison
Compare real power use, light spread, coverage, and prices to choose the best gear for your grow setup.
| Equipment Metric |
Spider Farmer
Spider Farmer SE3000 LED Grow Light
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Spider Farmer
Spider Farmer SE5000 480W LED Grow Light
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| Price | $199.99 | $329.99 |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 / 5 | ★ 4.5 / 5 |
| Brand | Spider Farmer | Spider Farmer |
| Model Name / Series | Spider Farmer SE3000 | Spider Farmer SE5000 / SE Series |
| Price ($) | $199.99 | $329.99 |
| Amazon Store Availability | In Stock | In Stock (Only 5 left in stock) |
| Manufacturer Store Availability | N/A | N/A |
| Loved For | Excellent build, easy assembly, bright, great 3x3/2x2 coverage, cool driver, high yields | High quality, bright, easy assembly, low heat |
| Dreaded For | Missing parts/instructions, arrived dirty, lower PPFD than Samsung Evo, runs hot in small spaces | • Runs hot near the power cord • Mixed reliability & value (some fail after 1.5 years) |
| AI summary long text | • Excellent construction, works flawlessly • Easy assembly, great 3x3/2x2 coverage • Bright (pulls 292W), excellent heat dissipation • High yields, plants thrive, worth the price | • Bright, well-built, easy assembly • Mixed heat output; can get hot near cord • The reliability and value for money also get mixed reviews, with some saying it works well while others report it failing after 1.5 years, and while some consider it worth the price, others find it somewhat pricey |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Wattage | 300W | 480W |
| Voltage | 120V AC | 120 volts |
| Amps | N/A | N/A |
| Efficiency | 2.85 µmol/J (matching performance of LM301H EVO) | 1420 µmol/s at 480W and mentions "Same Class-Leading Efficiency Matching the performance of LM301H EVO", but no specific efficiency percentage or value is given. PPE is listed separately as 2.9 µmol/J. |
| Light Source Type | LED | LED |
| Number of Light Sources | 896 | 6 |
| Diodes / Chip Brand | Bridgelux | Bridgelux |
| Spectrum / Wavelength | Full Spectrum (plant-focused 437nm blue + 50-55% 660-665nm deep red, 2800-3000K/4800-5000K whites) | Targeted blue + 50-55% deep red for max growth. Note: Page 2 also mentions plant-focused 437nm blue + 50-55% 660-665nm deep red, 2800-3000K/4800-5000K whites (under a paragraph referencing the SE4500). |
| PPE | 2.85 µmol/J | 2.9 µmol/J |
| PPF | 826 µmol/s | 1420 µmol/s |
| PPFDs (µmol/m²/s) and Distances | N/A | N/A |
| Max Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Supporting Growth Stages | Full-cycle growth (seedling to harvest, including veg and flowering) | Seedling, Vegetative, Flowering |
| Coverage Area (Maximum and Cultivation) | Cultivation: 3x3 ft; Maximum: N/A | Maximum/Personal Coverage: 4x4 ft / Cultivation/Commercial Coverage: N/A |
| Lifespan | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting Method | Bar Style | Bar Style (described as Bar Style Growing Lamp) |
| Heat Output (BTU) | N/A | N/A |
| Bulb Base | E26 Medium | E26 Medium |
| Bulb Shape Size | N/A | N/A |
| Item Dimensions | 23.73"L x 23.02"W x 2.8"H | 33.62" x 33.54" x 3.04" |
| Item Weight | N/A | N/A |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Color | Black & Orange | Orange & Black |
| Shape or Form Factor | Square (Bar Style) | Rectangular |
| Shade Height | N/A | N/A |
| Max Opening Width | N/A | N/A |
| Special Features | Dimmable, Smart App Control, Electronic Digital Display Dimming Box, Passive Cooling, Daisy-Chain Capability | Smart Remote App Control, Full Spectrum, Dimmable, Daisy Chain Bar Style Growing Lamp, Digital Display, Detachable Driver |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Spider Farmer App Control (no smart home platforms mentioned) | Yes (Spider Farmer App Control via Bluetooth/Smart App) |
| Control / Switch Type | Manual Dial, Integrated Digital Dimming Display, and Bluetooth App Control | Digital Dimming Box |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Daisy-Chain Data Ports | Yes (Dimming Daisy Chain up to 50 lights) | Yes (can daisy chain up to 50 SE5000 grow lights) |
| Mounting Type | Spider | Spider |
| Water Resistance | N/A | N/A |
| IP Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling Type | Passive Cooling (open bar structure and aluminum housing) | Passive Cooling (Aluminum fins) |
| Certificates / Specs Met | UL | N/A |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Amazon Link | https://amzn.to/4wWc8FM | https://amzn.to/4dBrGaH |
| Manufacture's Link | N/A | N/A |
| Last Updated (Date) | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |