Hanger Kit
One of the trickiest parts of LED Grow lights is the fact that often we need to hang them in order to get the full range of light for our plant friends. The higher the light, the bigger the span of reach. While this is great for those folks who are handy and equipped, it’s not ideal for those of us who are just looking for an easy lamp. This Toplanet light is a great middle ground as it comes with a hanger kit. This makes hanging the light easy, and doesn’t require a last-minute pick up for any extra hardware.

Let There Be Light Spectrums
Not all plants are the same. In the same way that people have different needs, so do plants. Some plants need warmer climates, while some need it cool and dark. One thing that surprised us about these plant grow lights was the fact that plants actually have different spectrums of light that help with their photosynthesis the best. Toplant’s LED grow light offers the ability to change the spectrum of light you’re using, matching whatever spectrum your little plant babies need to succeed.

Cost and Value
This averagely priced plant light is an excellent example of a high quality product for a low price. This is an excellent product for the price it is, and we know that anyone would be happy with the results they get from this LED grow light. Plus, it’s energy-saving, meaning it won’t hike up your electric bill either.

Timer
Sometimes timers are tricky, needing to be set and reset every day. Don’t even get us started on time changes as well, as then we need to go back in and update our timers every time a clock jumps forward or backwards. And that, simply put, is no way to live. This timer isn’t clock-based, which means you don’t need to remember to do a thing. The timer can be set for 3, 6, and 12 hour increments, making it an amazing choice for anyone looking to get their unruly plants on a strict schedule.

Adjustable Heads
In the same way that your favorite reading lamp has an adjustable head to hit just the right reading position, this LED grow light has three adjustable heads. You could face them all together or you could turn them in totally different directions. You could even curve them around, creating a glowing plant circle. However you need to place them, these lights have a complete range of mobility.

Cost and Value
Pennies more than our top choice, this is another excellent option for those looking for high quality with a lower price. This grow light itself boasts a whole lot of benefits, making it easy to see why anyone would want to invest in this growing option. Your plants will be pleased as well as you; especially since there’s no need to worry after setting the timers.

Waterproof
Waterproofing is important in a garden. The plants might like the rain just fine, but grow lights are another story. Getting hooked up to an electrical outlet or generator can spell bad news for a light that’s not waterproofed and ready to live in the wet and cold weather. This light is all set, as the description lists it as being a “waterproof grade design”.

It’s A Light Light
It sounds silly, but we’re actually talking about two different types of light here. The light itself looks a little big and bulky in the product photos, but believe us when we say it’s actually quite slim and trim. Some might even say “light”. It doesn’t have a whole lot of weight or bulk to it, making this a very light light. Not to mention the fact that the cover is made of a light metal, making it easy to pick up and move around your garden.

Cost and Value
This isn’t the cheapest light, but that might not be an issue for some. It sits at a little bit higher than average, but cheaper than some of the other lights that fall into that category. We like the fact that the product is upfront about what it offers, but we don’t necessarily feel that it’s the most bang for your buck. If you think the thinner body is worth it aesthetically, go for it. If you’re on the fence about purchasing this product, we suggest striking it and looking at some of the other options.

Adhesive Options
If you were impressed by the hanging kit our first light came with, get ready to have your mind blown regarding this light’s hanging options too. While it might not come with brackets and braces like the first option we looked at, this light includes both magnets and adhesive pads. This makes hanging your light easy no matter what surface you’re trying to adhere it to.

Dimmable For Sweet Dreams
Unlike other lights, this Sondiko LED Grow Light Bar is able to have its light strength adjusted. While it’s partially because different plants might require a different strength of light, we believe that there’s also an element of comfort for the human involved. If your plants are on a 6 hour light timer, you don’t want to be woken up in the middle of the night by a bright grow light clicking on. By adjusting the nighttime brightness to 25% your plants will get what they need, while you get what you need: a good sleep!

Cost and Value
This is definitely a cheaper option, as even the two pack sells for less than one of our top two grow lights. While there have been a few reports of unhappy customers, on the whole the reviews are very positive. While it might not be as high a quality manufacturing-wise as our top choice, this is definitely a good option for someone who just wants to see if LED grow lights are actually worth the investment.

Double The Switches
We know what you’re thinking: why does the number of switches help when looking at growing plants? Going for an on/off set up seems great in theory, but what happens when that on/off is limiting your plant’s growing capabilities? We believe in giving young seedlings the opportunity to succeed. Just like children, plants are more likely to do well if they’re given the right tools, nutrients, and capabilities. Two switches means you’re able to choose if you want to engage “bloom” or “veg” mode. Both flowers and vegetables can be supported in the way they need to be now!

Safety Minded
Maybe this isn’t a priority for everyone, but safety is an important quality for those that truly care about their plant babies (or real, human babies). Safety is the name of the game for this company, which is focused on keeping your little green family safe. Phlizon, in their product description, mentions how light reflectors are not heat resistant. When a short circuit occurs, LED lights that utilize a reflector can melt, breakdown, or worse. This company doesn’t use any reflectors for their LEDs, making the chance of a meltdown little to none.

Cost and Value
For the high price, it’s hard to tell if you’re really getting a markedly better product. While the longevity reports have been good (and their two year warranty is a nice touch), it’s hard for us to be convinced that this is worth it for the casual gardener. If you’re someone who wants to take your growing plants seriously and scientifically, go for it. If you’re just hoping for a couple extra tomatoes this year, maybe try another light.

Height Adapting
“Gee, that’s really short,” you think, scrolling past the product and shaking your head. Don’t move on just yet, though. One of the things you might not get just from glancing at it is the fact that this product is actually adjustable. It can extend upwards in order to match the height of your plants as they grow. Not only that, but the panel itself can tip and tilt in order to get the perfect angle for your plants.

Tabletop Size
We never seem to have enough space in our lives. Emotionally, physically, even mentally it’s easy for us to run out of space. Patios seem to accumulate stuff easily, which is why it’s nice to be able to bring some of those crowded plants indoors. AeroGarden knows that we can only stand to lose so much counter space. By being able to stick the plants right underneath this grow light there’s a doubling up of space that makes efficiency seekers incredibly happy.

Cost and Value
This LED grow light is again one of the more expensive options. While we believe it’s worth it for those that do a lot of sprouting and tabletop gardening, it’s not going to be effective for the patio gardener. The small size makes it compact, easy to handle, and will get you excellent results. You might want to consider something bigger for a larger amount of plants, though.

The Whole Bouquet
We figured that this was a good time to bring up the whole does-it-or-doesn’t-it issue. Some people are adamantly against the idea that grow lights actually help plants grow. They might believe that it helps them by keeping them warm, but not that the light itself actually does anything. We’re here to point out the hundreds of reviews that counteract that idea. Many people have noticed that this light has indeed helped their plants grow more lush. The light does actually help with keeping plants happy, especially those ones that are stuck indoors.

Height Directions
Rarely do these lights come with detailed instructions on how to use them. Unfortunately many of them are focused on how to technically hang and turn on the light; this is great, especially for folks who like to grow plants because working with technology is just too hard. Those are the ones that this set of instructions is for. Not only does this light come with tips on how to set it up and hang it, but it also breaks down the optimum hanging distance for optimum growing of your wee plants.

Cost and Value
Priced a little lower than some of the others on this list, we believe that you get excellent bang for your buck with this one. Not only is this light bright and big, but it’s also built to last. You won’t be disappointed in the quality of this light, even if you were thinking about purchasing a higher priced lamp. Sometimes more money doesn’t equal higher quality.

Just Hanging Out
Oh hi plants. What are you doing there? Just hanging out, or trying to grow? While growing sounds like an awesome plan, how are you going to do it when that tabletop LED grow light’s extendable legs can only extend so far? Root Farm has a solution, and we think it’s a pretty genius one. Plants need to be able to grow big and tall, which means there needs to be an option for when the tabletop planter runs out of leg height. This is when the hanging kit comes in. Root Farm has included options for both short plants (i.e. the tabletop legs) as well as big ones (i.e. the hanging kit). This versatility means your plants will always be happy hanging out with this light.

Strong Light
Having a strong light is important, especially when producing sprouts. Seedlings require a little extra love and affection, just like babies do. Strong light in early germination makes for strong plants later on in their lives. We love this Root Farm LED grow light as it’s a high wattage compared to other lamps. The combination of bulbs makes for great growing too, making the light not only strong but also effective.

Cost and Value
This grow light is definitely one of the more expensive options. While we believe it could be worth it, we don’t know if there’s enough of a difference between this light and other lights of a similar style. The quality is certainly good, but the reviews all mention that it’s pretty comparable to other similar grow lights.

Long Lifespan
We all want a long life, but this LED grow light has found the secret for almost invincible longevity. The lifespan of this bulb is 50,000 hours. While it might not seem like us humans, it’s basically forever for a light bulb. Light bulbs usually don’t last more than a couple hundred or thousand hours. To have 50,000 hours is more than enough to bring your plants from seed to stem.

Standard Socket
One thing that could be a drawback for many when it comes to buying specialty bulbs is the risk that comes with trying to fit a non-traditional bulb into a traditional socket. Sometimes it can feel like fitting a square peg into a round hole. Luckily with this bulb they’ve kept their socket totally traditional, making it easy to fit it into any light socket or desk lamp that you have available.

Cost and Value
In the sense that it’s a lightbulb, it is expensive. In the sense that it’s a grow light, it’s probably one of the cheapest varieties you’ll find. While you do need to provide your own socket or base, this is a light that will absolutely meet your LED grow light needs. Your plants will be happy, and your wallet will too!

Built In Cooling
The higher the wattage (and heavier duty the equipment) the more there’s a requirement for cooling. Think of it like a laptop: laptops get hot, because the materials inside of them are working hard. They need a fan to cool them down, and these LED grow lights are no different. Whatever bells and whistles are inside of this light all need calming down at some point. Luckily this light comes with a built-in cooling fan, so you never need to worry about how long the light has been on for. And the best part? The fan is basically silent.

What You See Is What You Get
A frustrating thing many reviewers have mentioned is the fact that some of the more higher wattage LED grow lights don’t actually emit the amount of light that they say they do. People have bought LUX meters and tried to identify the actual wattage. Guess what? What you see is what you get with this light, as it’s emitting exactly what the box says it’s emitting. Don’t be fooled by other brands that might try to serve you a lower wattage; trust the transparency of the VIVOSUN brand.

Cost and Value
This is the spot that’s usually reserved for the product that’s a little on the higher end, but that doesn’t always mean it breaks the budget. This LED grow light is actually a reasonable price, even if it is a little higher than some of our other options. You’re getting an incredibly high quality lamp with this price, even if it doesn’t come with a bunch of fancy settings and buttons. The basic lamp is just so good, we’re certain you won’t miss them.