MH/HPS Grow Lights

LED vs HPS Grow Lights - Which Technology Is Best For You?

The debate over LED vs HPS grow lights and how each technology produces buds is a hot one.

Growers who have been at this for decades and started out with this older, high-pressure sodium lighting swear by it, and are hesitant to switch to something new - especially when looking at the cost difference between HPS & LED grow lights.

LED growers, on the other hand, point to the huge savings in electricity costs, along with decreased heat production in the grow room. They also reference bigger, more resinous flowers.

So which technology is right for you? Should you finally make the jump over to LEDs?

In this article, we're going to break down the pros and cons of each lighting style to help you understand which one is right for your crop. Because while LEDs are the better light, they might not be right for you at this time.

Let's get started by explaining the criteria we're going to use to compare HPS lights vs LED.

Best HPS Grow Lights Of 2024

If you are looking to start your indoor grow with HIDs, you are probably wondering what the best HPS grow lights of 2023 are!

Many new growers choose this lighting technology because it’s cheap, simple, and produces huge, dense blooms.

But, there are so many options out there, and they all more or less look the same. This can make the shopping process somewhat frustrating.

Don’t sweat it, because today we are going to share with you our picks for the best HPS grow lights of 2023. 

And for those who plan on using an MH bulb during veg, we will share a bulb you can use with each of these, so you can give your plants full spectrum of lighting when they need each!

Let’s start by talking about HPS technology in general, and lay out our criteria we followed when making this list of top contenders. 

The Best Grow Light Reflector Of 2024

Your reflector plays a much bigger role than you may realize. Sure, you know that it redirects wasted light back towards your canopy, rather than illuminating the walls and ceiling of your room and tent.

But, there are some huge differences between cheap hoods and the best grow light reflector.

If you are paying for electricity, the equipment to setup your grow, and putting serious effort into this, you should really be getting the most out of your hood. 

In this article, we are going to cover everything you need to know about buying a reflective hood, including the best grow light reflector currently on the market.

We’ll cover the different types, and help you choose the right one for your grow light setup. 

Gorilla DE Commercial Grow Light Review

Because of Gorilla Grow Tent’s reputation as one of the best in the indoor growing industry, we just had to get our hands on the Gorilla DE 1,000 Watt Grow Light for a review.

This grow light is definitely not for everyone. It’s geared towards commercial growers, or hobby growers with high lighting needs. 

With the trend towards more efficient lighting, such as LED and CMH, you may be wondering, why would Gorilla develop an HPS?

Well, there will always be a need for super high intensity lights - and this one is just that!

Let’s get into the review of the Gorilla Pro Series 1000 Watt Commercial DE Grow Light.