ViparSpectra Discount Code
Discount Code: DrMJCoco
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Grow Light Tests and Reviews
LED Fixtures
Small: Up to 6sq. ft
- ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro
- Atreum Lighting Hydra 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1000
- Maxsisun MF-1000
- Mars Hydro TS 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1500
- Viparspectra P-1500
- Spider Farmer SF 1000
Mid-Size: 6-12sq. ft
- Medic Grow Mini Sun-2 320w
- Mars Hydro FC-E3000
- Atreum Hydra 3200
- ViparSpectra KS3000
- Mogobe Octopus 300
- Photontek SQ 300w PRO
- ViparSpectra XS 2000
- Maxsisun MF 2000
- Mars Hydro FC-3000
- Mars Hydro SP 3000
- Mars Hydro TSL 2000
- Spider Farmer SF 2000
- Migro Aray 4 240w Full Spectrum
Large: Over 12 sq. ft
- Spider Farmer SE7000
- Mars Hydro FC-1000w
- Spider Farmer G8600
- Medic Grow Smart 8 Plus
- Medic Grow Smart 8
- ViparSpectra KS5000
- Mars Hydro FC-E8000
- Mars Hydro FC-8000
- ViparSpectra XS 4000
- Medic Grow EZ-8
- Mars Hydro FC-E4800
- Photontek X 600w PRO
- Photontek XT 1000W CO2 PRO
- Mars Hydro FC-E6500
- Mars Hydro FC-6500
- Spider Farmer SF 7000
- Grower's Choice ROI-E720
- Geek Light GeekBeast Plus
- Medic Grow Fold 8
- ChilLED Growcraft ULTRA X3-330
- Lumatek Zeus 600w Pro
- Mars Hydro SP 6500
- Mammoth 10 Bar
HID Fixtures
- Omega CMH 315w
Grow Light Tests and Reviews
LED Fixtures
Small: Up to 6sq. ft
- ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro
- Atreum Lighting Hydra 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1000
- Maxsisun MF-1000
- Mars Hydro TS 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1500
- Viparspectra P-1500
- Spider Farmer SF 1000
Mid-Size: 6-12sq. ft
- Medic Grow Mini Sun-2 320w
- Mars Hydro FC-E3000
- Atreum Hydra 3200
- ViparSpectra KS3000
- Mogobe Octopus 300
- Photontek SQ 300w PRO
- ViparSpectra XS 2000
- Maxsisun MF 2000
- Mars Hydro FC-3000
- Mars Hydro SP 3000
- Mars Hydro TSL 2000
- Spider Farmer SF 2000
- Migro Aray 4 240w Full Spectrum
Large: Over 12 sq. ft
- Spider Farmer SE7000
- Mars Hydro FC-1000w
- Spider Farmer G8600
- Medic Grow Smart 8 Plus
- Medic Grow Smart 8
- ViparSpectra KS5000
- Mars Hydro FC-E8000
- Mars Hydro FC-8000
- ViparSpectra XS 4000
- Medic Grow EZ-8
- Mars Hydro FC-E4800
- Photontek X 600w PRO
- Photontek XT 1000W CO2 PRO
- Mars Hydro FC-E6500
- Mars Hydro FC-6500
- Spider Farmer SF 7000
- Grower's Choice ROI-E720
- Geek Light GeekBeast Plus
- Medic Grow Fold 8
- ChilLED Growcraft ULTRA X3-330
- Lumatek Zeus 600w Pro
- Mars Hydro SP 6500
- Mammoth 10 Bar
HID Fixtures
- Omega CMH 315w
ViparSpectra XS 1500 Test Results
Usable PPF
279.7
Usable PPE
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0.00
Efficiency Rating
Power
Draw
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153
Power
Draw
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153
Harvest
Potential
-
0.0 - 0.0
-
0.0 - 0.0
Coverage
-
0.0 -
0.0
Ideal Hanging Height
-
14.5
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36.5
Manufacturer's Data
- Power Draw: 150w
- PPF: 405µmol
- Efficiency: 2.7
Ideal Hanging Height
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14.5
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36.5
ViparSpectra XS 1500 Review
The ViparSpectra XS 1500 is an excellent 2’ x 2’ grow light. It is well-built, easy to use, generates an excellent distribution of light and has elite efficiency. The XS series feature Samsung LM301b diodes and a Mean Well driver. The price is almost unbelievable. The XS-1500 is less than $0.50 per micromole with our amazon discount code (Shop Amazon with code: DrMJCoco)! It is a great choice for 2’ x 2’ grow spaces.
The ViparSpectra XS series is an upgrade to the popular P-Series fixtures. Both model lines are quantum board style fixtures with ribbed aluminum heat sinks. They both feature a convenient dimmer on the side of the fixture. I tested the P-1500 a couple months ago and I liked the dimmer and the size of it, so I kept it for use with seedlings. I just ran my first set of seedlings through with it, and both the plants and I loved it.
Both the XS series and the P series are full spectrum LEDs with supplemental 660nm Red. However, the XS-series features upgraded chips and driver. The Samsung LM301b diodes and the Mean Well driver allow the XS-1500 to realize better efficiency and produce a superior PAR map to the P-1500. In addition, the XS series features a silver finish, which looks much better than the green on the P-series. The XS-1500 looks, feels, and performs like a professional light.
In my 2’ x 2’ PAR test, the ViparSpectra XS-1500 produced an average PPFD of 776.9 µmol/m2, which is excellent. The distribution of density is also great. As you can see in the PAR map, the lowest PPFD value was 630 µmol/m2. The XS-1500 covers the four square feet easily, with an even distribution of high density light.
The ViparSpectra XS-1500 produced a Usable PPF of 279.7 µmol. This is higher than our target Usable PPF for four square feet, which means you will fully light a 2’ x 2’ space with one XS-1500. During the test I measured a power draw of 153 watts (at 120v). This gives the XS-1500 an elite Usable Photon Efficiency of 1.83 µmol/w.
There are many things to like about the XS series and the XS-1500. I love the dimmer. It tested very accurately and is really convenient for starting seedlings. It is a sleek little fixture that is easy to plug and play. The heat sink works effectively, and I do not expect heat will be a big concern. The hottest temperature that I recorded was on the heat sink at 59.2 c (138.6 f).
The XS-1500 is a pretty small light. If you have a large grow space, then I think there are better options. However, if you are looking for a small fixture – either for a small space or for raising your seedlings – the ViparSpectra XS-1500 is an almost unbeatable deal. If you are trying to start small on a budget, getting one of these lights is a great plan. You can add additional units as your budget permits and end up with a high efficiency array.
The Viparspectra XS-1500 is among our top picks for a 2’ x 2’ grow space.
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The Coco for Cannabis Grow Light Guide
Grow Light Tests and Reviews
LED Fixtures
Small: Up to 6sq. ft
- ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro
- Atreum Lighting Hydra 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1000
- Maxsisun MF-1000
- Mars Hydro TS 1000
- ViparSpectra XS 1500
- Viparspectra P-1500
- Spider Farmer SF 1000
Mid-Size: 6-12sq. ft
- Medic Grow Mini Sun-2 320w
- Mars Hydro FC-E3000
- Atreum Hydra 3200
- ViparSpectra KS3000
- Mogobe Octopus 300
- Photontek SQ 300w PRO
- ViparSpectra XS 2000
- Maxsisun MF 2000
- Mars Hydro FC-3000
- Mars Hydro SP 3000
- Mars Hydro TSL 2000
- Spider Farmer SF 2000
- Migro Aray 4 240w Full Spectrum
Large: Over 12 sq. ft
- Spider Farmer SE7000
- Mars Hydro FC-1000w
- Spider Farmer G8600
- Medic Grow Smart 8 Plus
- Medic Grow Smart 8
- ViparSpectra KS5000
- Mars Hydro FC-E8000
- Mars Hydro FC-8000
- ViparSpectra XS 4000
- Medic Grow EZ-8
- Mars Hydro FC-E4800
- Photontek X 600w PRO
- Photontek XT 1000W CO2 PRO
- Mars Hydro FC-E6500
- Mars Hydro FC-6500
- Spider Farmer SF 7000
- Grower's Choice ROI-E720
- Geek Light GeekBeast Plus
- Medic Grow Fold 8
- ChilLED Growcraft ULTRA X3-330
- Lumatek Zeus 600w Pro
- Mars Hydro SP 6500
- Mammoth 10 Bar
HID Fixtures
- Omega CMH 315w
Impartial Testing and Reviews
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