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 SF2000 200W LED Grow Light
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Spider Farmer
Spider Farmer SF4000 450W LED Grow Light
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|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $239.99 |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Rating | ★ 4.5 / 5 | ★ 4.5 / 5 |
| Brand | Spider Farmer | Spider Farmer |
| Model Name / Series | SF2000 | SF4000 / SF Series |
| Price ($) | $179.99 | $239.99 |
| Amazon Store Availability | In Stock | In Stock |
| Manufacturer Store Availability | N/A | N/A |
| Loved For | • Bright & effective • Good tent performance • Good value, cheap to run • Easy dimming control • High build quality • Stays cool | • Bright & effective; ideal for 5x5 tents • Good value, cheap to run, easy dimming • Well-built |
| Dreaded For | • Runs hot • Mixed durability (some early failures) | Runs hot; mixed durability (some early failures) |
| AI summary long text | • Bright & effective; ideal for 5x5 tents • Good value, cheap to run, easy dimming • Well-built • Runs hot; mixed durability (some early failures) | • Bright & effective; ideal for 5x5 tents • Good value, cheap to run, easy dimming • Well-built • Runs hot; mixed durability (some early failures) |
| Power Source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| Wattage | 200W±5% | 450W±5% |
| Voltage | AC100-277V (listed as 240 volts under specifications) | AC100-277V (also listed as 240 Volts) |
| Amps | N/A | N/A |
| Efficiency | 2.7 µmol/J (System PPE) | 2.7 µmol/J (system PPE) |
| Light Source Type | LED | LED |
| Number of Light Sources | 606 | N/A (Unit count of 1 is mentioned; individual diode count is not explicitly stated) |
| Diodes / Chip Brand | N/A | Bridgelux |
| Spectrum / Wavelength | Full spectrum - White, Blue, Red, and IR (3000K, 5000K, 660nm, and IR 760nm) | 660-665nm, 730-740nm, 2800-3000K, 4800-5000K (includes white, blue, red, and IR) |
| PPE | 2.7 µmol/J | 2.7 µmol/J |
| PPF | N/A | N/A |
| PPFDs (µmol/m²/s) and Distances | Height 12" center PPFD: up to 960 µmol/m²/s; Height 16" center PPFD: up to 1247 µmol/m²/s. Recommended hanging heights: Germination (24"-30" @ 50%), Seedling (24" @ 50%-75%), Veg (18"-24" @ 75%-100%), Flower (12"-18" @ 100%). | Height 12": Center PPFD up to 1858 µmol/m²/s Height 18": Center PPFD up to 1371 µmol/m²/s Distances & Dimming by stage: - Germination: Hang at 24"-30" (50% dimming) - Seedling: Hang at 24" (50-75% dimming) - Veg: Hang at 18"-24" (75-100% dimming) - Flower: Hang at 12"-18" (100% dimming) |
| Max Yield | noted as "produce higher yields", but no numerical value is specified | Not explicitly stated; only "produce higher yields" is mentioned |
| Supporting Growth Stages | All growth stages (Germination, Seedling, Veg, Flower) | Germination, Seedling, Veg, Flower (also described as "Ideal For All Growth Stages") |
| Coverage Area (Maximum and Cultivation) | N/A | Vegetative / Maximum Coverage: 5'x5' Flowering / Cultivation Coverage: 4'x4' |
| Lifespan | 50000H | 50000H |
| Lighting Method | Full Spectrum LED | N/A |
| Heat Output (BTU) | N/A | N/A |
| Bulb Base | GU24 | GU24 |
| Bulb Shape Size | N/A | N/A |
| Item Dimensions | 25.5" x 10.5" x 2.3" (648 x 268 x 59 mm) | 25.39"L x 21.1"W x 2.32"H (also specified as Light Size: 648*536*59 MM / 25.5*21.1*2.3 in) |
| Item Weight | 6.7 lb (3.07 kg) | 14 pounds (also specified as Net Weight: 6.38 KG / 14.06 lb) |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Color | White | White |
| Shape or Form Factor | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Shade Height | N/A | N/A |
| Max Opening Width | N/A | N/A |
| Special Features | Dimmable, Fanless Silent Design, Detachable Driver | Dimmable (0%-100% dimming range via dimming knob), compatible with GGS controllers, multi-light connection with unified dimming |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Compatible with GGS Series controllers | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Control / Switch Type | Dimming knob | Dimming knob / compatible with GGS controllers |
| Connectivity Technology | GGS compatibility is specified, but no standalone connectivity protocols like Wi-Fi/Bluetooth are listed | N/A |
| Daisy-Chain Data Ports | Yes (Multi-light Connection with unified dimming / Daisy-chain supported) | Yes (Multi-light connection with unified dimming; compatible with GGS Smart System Series) |
| Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount | Ceiling Mount |
| Water Resistance | N/A | N/A |
| IP Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling Type | Passive Cooling / Fanless (Thick aluminum heat sink) | Passive cooling / Fanless silent design (features a thick aluminum heat sink and fanless system) |
| Certificates / Specs Met | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | 5-year warranty | 5-year warranty |
| Amazon Link | https://amzn.to/4dCcxpA | https://amzn.to/4fM8d8u |
| Manufacture's Link | N/A | N/A |
| Last Updated (Date) | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |