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LED Grow Lights vs. Incandescent Grow Lights


Incandescent lights are the first generation of lights. Without any comparison, you can consider LED grow lights to be a better choice than incandescent lights. However, here is a comparison chart for your reference:

Standard LED Grow Lights Incandescent Grow Lights
Energy Efficiency Highly efficient Consumes more energy; very low efficiency
Lifespan Long; lasts 50,000 to 100,000 hours Short lifespan; typically lasts 1,000 hours
Light Intensity Customizable; you can adjust the light intensity according to the plant's requirements Fixed light intensity
Promotes Plant Growth Promotes healthy growth and higher yields Less effective in promoting plant growth due to low spectral efficiency
Upfront Cost Expensive, but can offset overall costs Inexpensive
Safety Issues Does not overheat, reducing the risk of fire Has heated filaments, which may cause fire