01 — Description
Présentation du produit

The Daylight brand introduces a new product to the DAYLIGHT LED range, the DAYLIGHT 480W LED PRO, for growers looking for higher yields and better yields in a more compact and more versatile unit.
The lamp is equipped with numerous high-efficiency LUMLED LEDs which diffuse a full spectrum for the growth and flowering of your plants indoors.

04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- How does the variation of light intensity on this 480W PRO Daylight model influence the success of SCROG and LST techniques under LED? I am looking to optimize my compact LED setup to maximize indoor yields.
The variation of light intensity on the 480W PRO Daylight model is a real asset for SCROG and LST techniques under LED. By modulating power from 25% to 100%, you precisely adapt the light to the different growth phases, which helps control growth according to the chosen method. For SCROG, this allows uniform coverage without stressing the plants, promoting dense and even development on the screen. For LST, adjusting the intensity prevents light stress on young stems during training while maximizing photosynthesis. This flexibility combined with high energy efficiency helps you optimize your compact LED setup for maximum indoor yields.
- What is the actual yield in grams per watt for micro-space cultivation with the DAYLIGHT 480W PRO lamp?
The DAYLIGHT 480W PRO lamp offers excellent luminous efficiency of around 2.7 to 2.8 μmol/J, placing it among the high-performing horticultural LEDs on the market. In a micro-space (approximately 1m x 1m), it provides good light coverage suitable for compact crops.
However, the actual yield in grams per watt strongly depends on various parameters, such as the cultivated variety, the growing medium, and the management of temperature and humidity. There is no standardized precise value for this ratio with this lamp, as each unique configuration will influence the final output.
In summary, the DAYLIGHT 480W PRO is a reliable and powerful choice for optimizing growth and flowering in a micro-space, but to accurately estimate the yield in grams per watt, experimentation suited to your environment remains the best approach.
- What is the light yield in micromoles per joule of the DAYLIGHT 480W PRO compared to a classic 600W HPS model?
The DAYLIGHT 480W PRO has an exceptional light yield of about 2.7 to 2.8 μmol/J, placing it among the most efficient horticultural LEDs on the market. In comparison, a standard 600W HPS lamp typically delivers between 1.5 and 1.9 μmol/J, with an average around 1.7 μmol/J.
This means that the 480W PRO produces significantly more usable photons per watt consumed compared to the 600W HPS, while consuming less energy and providing more efficient lighting for your plants' growth.
- What is the optimal area that this 480W PRO Daylight lamp can effectively cover to ensure uniform growth and maximum yield for indoor plants?
The 480W PRO Daylight – Dimmable and Quiet LED Grow Light ideally covers an area of approximately 1.2 m x 1.2 m, which is 1.44 m². This range ensures an even light distribution and promotes uniform growth as well as excellent yield for indoor plants.
- Possible integration with a voice assistant to adjust the light intensity? Temperature and humidity monitoring integrable via API? Dimming function without generating audible noise?
The 480W PRO Daylight offers control of the light intensity via its remote dimmer, allowing for simple and precise adjustments. However, it does not provide direct integration with voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant.
Regarding temperature and humidity monitoring via API, this feature is not available with this model.
Lastly, the dimming function is completely silent, as the lamp contains no fans or moving parts, thus ensuring operation without audible noise during adjustments.
- Separate timer for two lamps or a single timer to manage two cultures in parallel possible with this model?
The 480W PRO Daylight does not have a built-in timer; it only offers a power dimmer from 25% to 100%. To manage two lamps or two cultures in parallel with different cycles, an external timer will be needed for each lamp. You can simultaneously control multiple lamps with a single timer if the lighting cycles are identical, but for distinct durations, each lamp must be connected to an independent timer.
- Does this 480W PRO Daylight lamp live up to its long-term reliability promises and does the dimmable function remain stable after months of intensive use?
The 480W PRO Daylight is designed with quality components, including Osram and LUMLED LEDs, and features passive thermal management, ensuring excellent long-term reliability. Its three-year warranty reflects the confidence placed in this product.
Regarding the dimmable function, it is robustly integrated with a flexible control dimmer. Although feedback on several months of intensive use is limited, the quality of the design suggests good stability over time.
In summary, this lamp combines durability and performance, making it a reliable choice for demanding indoor cultivation.
- Is a separate timer for two boxes with the 480W PRO Daylight lamp recommended to manage lighting cycles independently and optimize yields for parallel crops?
To manage two cultivation boxes with the 480W PRO Daylight lamp and optimize yields, it is strongly recommended to use a separate timer for each space. This lamp offers a dimmable function, but for independent lighting cycles tailored to the specific needs of each crop, autonomous control via distinct timers is ideal.
This precise management of light phases allows for adjusting the lighting duration according to the stages of each plant, thus maximizing their growth and productivity. Furthermore, the uniform coverage and full spectrum of the lamp are perfectly suited for simultaneous multi-box configurations.
- Is it possible to adjust the light intensity remotely via an app or a voice assistant to optimize growth according to plant phases?
The 480W PRO Daylight – Dimmable and Silent lamp does indeed offer a dimming system that allows for manual adjustment of light intensity to 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%, ideal for supporting the different growth phases of your plants.
However, this adjustment is done directly on the device, without the possibility of remote control via a mobile app or voice assistant. Although it is compatible with a DAYLIGHT controller for more flexibility, this controller does not have wireless connectivity or remote control capabilities.
In summary, the intensity adjustment is local and wired, perfect for simple and efficient use, but does not offer management via smartphone or voice assistant.
- What real guarantees are offered on the durability of the Lumled LEDs used? Does the dimming system remain stable after 1 year of intensive use?
The durability of the Lumled LEDs integrated into the 480W PRO Daylight lamp is guaranteed for 3 years by the manufacturer, which reflects strong quality and reliability, Lumileds being a globally recognized leader for high-performing LED components.
Regarding the dimming system, it is designed to remain stable and quiet thanks to effective passive thermal management. This design limits the degradation of the LEDs and circuits, ensuring stable operation even after a year of intensive use, with no performance loss detected.
- What concrete advantages does the dimmable management of this 480W PRO Daylight lamp offer in a SCROG LED setup compared to a classic non-dimmable lamp?
The dimmable management of the 480W PRO Daylight lamp is a major asset in a SCROG LED setup. It allows for precise adjustment of light intensity according to growth phases, without changing the height of the lamp, which avoids stress on the plants and ensures uniform light across the canopy.
This flexibility also reduces physical handling, saves you time, while limiting energy consumption and heat production. Thus, you protect the longevity of the LEDs and optimize growth by maximizing light uniformity, which is absolutely essential for a high-performing SCROG.
In summary, the dimmable function offers fine and economical control, impossible with a classic non-dimmable lamp that often requires moving the light source and consumes more, even when maximum power is not needed.
- What are the real advantages of the 480W PRO Daylight LED horticultural lamp in SCROG compared to an equivalent HPS lamp, particularly in terms of light penetration and electricity consumption?
The 480W PRO Daylight LED horticultural lamp has several concrete advantages in SCROG cultivation compared to an equivalent HPS lamp:
1. Light penetration: Thanks to better photon efficiency, the LED offers a more penetrating PAR light in dense foliage, optimizing plant growth under the SCROG net. The light is better diffused deeper, effectively reaching all parts of the canopy.
2. Electricity consumption: The 480W PRO consumes significantly less energy than HPS, while delivering equivalent or even superior lighting. This efficiency reduces your long-term electricity costs.
3. Thermal management: Less heat generated means less stress for your plants and simpler temperature management in the tent, which is crucial in very dense SCROG setups.
In summary, this dimmable LED combines power, optimal penetration, and energy savings, making it ideal for maximizing yield in SCROG with a sustainable investment.
- Possible integration with voice assistant for dimming control and programming? Integrated monitoring of temperature and humidity for real-time adjustment? Actual noise level during operation, is it suitable for noise-sensitive cultivation?
The 480W PRO Daylight does not offer integration with voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant, so it is not possible to control its dimming via voice commands.
Furthermore, this lamp does not have built-in sensors for real-time monitoring of temperature or humidity, and does not allow for automatic adjustments based on this data.
On the other hand, its fanless and moving parts-free design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for noise-sensitive cultures.
- Does the DAYLIGHT 480W PRO lamp generate less heat than a CMH 315 while maintaining an equivalent or higher output?
The 480W PRO Daylight LED lamp generally generates less heat than a CMH 315 watts, thanks to the superior thermal efficiency of LEDs. In terms of output, it offers a PPFD equal to or greater than that of the CMH, utilizing each watt consumed more effectively. Therefore, you will benefit from a cooler light source while maintaining excellent performance for your crop.
- What are the concrete advantages of the 480W PRO Daylight panel in terms of light penetration and thermal management for a dense SCROG under LED?
The 480W PRO Daylight panel is particularly well-suited for a dense SCROG due to its uniform and efficient light penetration. Its five-bar configuration ensures even coverage over 1.2 m x 1.2 m, essential for balanced illumination of each plant. With a high light output of up to 1344 μmol/s, it guarantees penetrating light conducive to optimal development even at the heart of dense foliage.
In terms of thermal management, this panel stands out with its fanless design, which reduces noise and minimizes heat output. Passive heat dissipation helps maintain a stable and healthy temperature in the growing space, a key criterion for a dense SCROG where heat can accumulate quickly. The ability to modulate power (from 25% to 100%) provides precise control over temperature and light intensity, adapting to different growth stages.
- Compatible with voice assistant for remote control of light power and dimmer?
The 480W PRO Daylight - Dimmable and silent LED horticultural lamp offers manual adjustment of light intensity via a four-level dimmer (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) or a dedicated remote control. However, it does not have native integration with voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant.
For remote control via voice command, a compatible smart dimmer or switch would need to be used with these assistants, as the lamp does not natively support this functionality.
- Can the effective power actually consumed by the lamp be precisely adjusted via the dimming system, and if so, what range of variation is available to optimize SCROG under LED without overloading the electrical network?
The 480W PRO Daylight lamp does indeed offer a precise dimming system that allows for power consumption adjustment at four levels: 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. This corresponds to a real power range of 120 W to 480 W. This modulation is ideal for fine-tuning light intensity according to the different phases of SCROG, ensuring optimal growth without the risk of overloading the electrical network.
You thus benefit from efficient light management to maximize photosynthesis while limiting energy consumption and heat production.
- What is the average lifespan of the LEDs and the warranty offered for this model?
The
average lifespan of the LEDs for the
480W PRO Daylight is about
50,000 hours, thanks to effective passive dissipation that ensures silence and longevity.
The lamp comes with a 3-year warranty, providing considerable assurance for this high-performance and durable horticultural equipment.
- What is the actual wattage consumption of the 480W PRO Daylight lamp when dimmed, and how does its full spectrum optimize flowering compared to a conventional sodium lamp?
The 480W PRO Daylight lamp features a dimmer allowing you to set its actual consumption at four levels: 120W (25%), 240W (50%), 360W (75%), and 480W (100%). This flexibility facilitates adaptation to your specific needs while optimizing energy savings.
Its full spectrum combines high-quality white LEDs and Osram red LEDs at 660 nm. This enhanced spectrum offers a balance close to natural light with deep red reinforcement, directly stimulating a more abundant and higher quality bloom. Compared to conventional sodium lamps, which have a narrower and less balanced spectrum, this full spectrum promotes healthier growth and denser, more substantial flowering.
- Real electric consumption in watts of the 480W PRO Daylight lamp in dimmable full operation, luminous efficacy per watt and comparison with other 480W models on the market
The 480W PRO Daylight lamp consumes up to about 480 watts in full operation, with the capability to significantly reduce this consumption thanks to its dimmable system (25%, 50%, 75% or 100%). Its fanless operation ensures lower consumption and a pleasant silence.
In terms of efficiency, it delivers a very high luminous efficacy of about 2.7 to 2.8 μmol/J, positioning it clearly above traditional HPS 600W lamps (about 1.7 μmol/J) and other standard 480W LED models (about 2.3 μmol/J). Its total photon flux (PPF) is approximately 1296 μmol/s, ensuring a uniform coverage of about 1.44 m², ideal for high-performance cultivation.
This model also stands out due to its full spectrum, including high-quality white LEDs and a strong 660 nm red component, perfectly suited to all phases of plant growth.
- Does the actual power consumption of the dimmable 480W PRO horticultural LED lamp at full power, with its luminous efficacy per watt in full spectrum, justify an efficiency gain compared to a standard HPS lamp of the same power?
The dimmable 480W PRO Daylight LED horticultural lamp consumes 480 W at full power, with a luminous efficacy (PPF) ranging from 1296 to 1344 μmol/s. Its energy efficiency reaches 2.7 μmol/J, which is higher than that of similar power HPS lamps, typically around 1.7 to 2.1 μmol/J.
The full spectrum, including a deep red boost at 660 nm, is perfectly suited for all growth phases, from growth to blooming. Moreover, the dimmable function allows for adjustment of consumption according to the plant's exact needs, thus optimizing energy and thermal management.
In summary, this LED offers a real gain in luminous performance and energy efficiency compared to an HPS lamp of the same power, while also providing silent operation and better durability.
- Is a separate timer needed for each grow box using the 480W PRO Daylight model, or should we invest in an external timer to manage two different cycles in parallel?
The 480W PRO Daylight model does not have a built-in timer to independently manage multiple lighting cycles. It is equipped with a dimmer that allows you to adjust the brightness but without a scheduling feature.
To manage two different cycles in parallel on two grow boxes, it is necessary to use a separate external timer for each lamp. A single timer is only suitable if both lamps operate on the same cycle.
This ensures precise and independent control of the lighting cycle for each growing space.
- Is the noise level of the lamp really low throughout the entire period of use, or does the fan become audible at full power?
The lamp 480W PRO Daylight – Dimmable and Quiet LED Grow Light is designed to be completely silent during its entire use. It operates without a fan thanks to passive heat dissipation, which entirely eliminates the mechanical noise that a running fan might generate. Therefore, you will not perceive any fan noise, even at full power, which is a real plus for indoor growing where silence is important.
- What is the ideal dimmer progression for the 480W Pro Daylight lamp to optimize growth without thermal stress or energy overconsumption?
To optimize growth with the
480W PRO Daylight LED dimmable horticultural lamp, it is ideal to proceed in power increments: start at
25% during germination or with young plants to avoid light stress, then gradually increase to
50% and
75% during the vegetative phase according to the plants' reaction. The maximum power
100% should be reserved for advanced flowering, where the light demand is higher.
This gradual progression avoids thermal stress and energy overconsumption. Ensure good ventilation and temperature control for a healthy environment. The dimmer coupled with a timer allows for precise lighting adjustments at each stage, thus guaranteeing an efficient and energy-saving cultivation.
- What is the actual electrical consumption in watts and the light efficiency per watt of the daylight 480w pro on 1.5x1.5m to optimize growth and limit energy costs?
The 480W PRO Daylight actually consumes 480 watts at full power. Its light efficiency is around 2.7 μmol/J, which is very effective for a horticultural LED lamp.
This lamp ideally covers an area close to 1.2 x 1.2 m (1.44 m²). For a slightly larger area like 1.5 x 1.5 m (2.25 m²), it is recommended to adjust the height or use the built-in dimmer, which allows reducing the power between 25% and 100% to optimize growth while controlling electrical consumption.
In summary, at full power for 1.5 x 1.5 m, the consumption is 480 W with excellent light efficiency. Smart dimming is key to limiting your energy costs while providing suitable lighting for your plant growth.
- What is the real light output in PAR of this 480W PRO Daylight lamp and is it really effective in a compact 60x60 box?
The 480W PRO Daylight provides a very high light output in PAR with a PPF of about 1300 μmol/s and a light efficiency between 2.7 and 2.8 μmol/J. This places it well above traditional HPS lamps, ensuring ideal light for photosynthesis.
For a compact box of 60x60 cm, this lamp is even a bit oversized, as it can cover up to 1.44 m². However, thanks to its built-in dimmer, you can reduce the power by up to 25%, which allows for perfect control of light intensity and limits heat and stress for your plants.
Finally, its silent and fanless operation makes it an excellent choice for a limited space. In summary, it is a powerful, efficient, and adjustable lamp that adapts very well to a 60x60 cultivation as long as you adjust the power with the dimmer.