Cree vs Bridgelux......what say you?

[technomex]

I am looking for some led fixtures, just not certain if the cost difference between cree and bridgelux is worth it. What are your opinions?

[Zack]

I've had both, cree are noticeably brighter. I believe i cab find a link a friebd sent me comparing all leds. Cree were far superior given the testing. Ive also read there can be anywhere from 15 to 50 percent difference in par between the brands for the same color led.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Id like to see that study. CREE LED is also American made. It really comes down to the specifications of that specific LED.
The other factor to look for is how the LED is being cooled. No fun if you get a high powered LED and its out in a year.
One more thing to look at when getting an LED fixture, if one LED burns out do you lose the whole fixture, or how many LEDs do you lose.

[350gt]

There is a reason most if not all reputable led fixtures use cree leds...

[BBQHILLBILLY]

technomex you will have to be more specific on what you are talking about and the application. you can get a specific LED from CREE or Bridglux, that will do what you want.

[Big_Pun]

i have a vertex fixture and it uses all cree leds. vertex makes nothing but high quality products and im sure they could use any leds they wanted.my tank looks exactly the same under led as it did under mh and t5, colorwise. no lenses either and par numbers are great . i believe its all in what bin cree led they use also, you get all info on vertex site, also the light uses meanwell to power leds.

[alton]

What I am seeing on the commercial side is Cree seems to be always specified. I am talking about pole lights to 2x4 layins with no fans and a warranty of five years.

[Zack]

I just got off work, give ne a minute or two and I'll find that chart

[Zack]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...iY2w3M0E#gid=0

[350gt]

Lol what am i looking at zach?