Help between these lights... Board vs Bar?
I've asked before in the autoflower subreddit but ended up getting more suggestions and just confusing me even more.
I've been trying to compare multiple lights to upgrade my 4x2 tent, Specifically 4.6x2.3x6.6.
I'm not looking to upgrade tent. I just grow 2-3 autos. Currently have two Spider Farmer SF1000 which uses LM301H EVO 3.14umol/j, each covers about 2x2 . 100W
From my understanding I want to be at least at 300W total.
I've narrowed it down to 6 lights. Ranging from $200-$550.
Where I'm getting confused is that I thought bar lights are better then board lights? The most expensive light I'm looking at is a board light from HLG. I've heard nothing but praise about HLG but why is it so much more expensive? The cheaper ones seem to be similar Watts, bar lights and all have the Samsung LM301H Evo. What exactly am I looking at to find the best light? Why are HLG and AC Infinity looked at so much better then say Mars Hydro, Vivosun and SpiderFarmer? If the diodes and all seem the same does it just come down to build quality? Am I better off using a Bar light then the HLG board lights? Below are the lights I'm comparing.
I'm keeping it fairly simple. I don't need any wireless features. If the light has it then cool but its not something I need. I'm growing in fabric pots, no auto watering or auto pots, sticking with Autos, specifically Meph. I check plants every morning and night, manually adjust as needed. Have wireless humidity meter so I can keep an eye on that.