ChilLED Growcraft X3-330 Review: The Best 2x4 Light I've Tested (High-res PPFD Charts, Power & Temp)

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ChilLED’s Growcraft X3-330 is a large-footprint light bar system designed to light a 2’x4′ grow space. With a true power draw of 330 watts, the X3 pushes over 40 square watts per foot and produces excellent PPFD readings, while maintaining impressive uniformity throughout the edges and center of the canopy. The X3 is dimmable from 330W down to 30W and ChilLED reports a full system efficacy of 2.76 micromoles per joule at full power. Total PPF output, as reported by ChilLED, is 897 micromoles/second.
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0:00 Intro
3:53 Unboxing
6:08 Build
11:55 Power/Temp Testing
13:06 PPFD Results

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@tucker2074 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how far led's have come, it was only 10yrs ago that people were saying led's didn't have a future

@jccuchvjvj 2 жыл бұрын

10 years ago they were saying that LEDs are 10 times efficient than HID or something that creazy, when in reality it was at least twice less efficient per watt. Ppfd was not known back then to most. Quantum meters were expensive. They were saying there CFL is more efficient than HPS as well and one 200W is equivalent of 600-1000W HPS.

@xx7101 Жыл бұрын

Plenty still think hid is the only way. Fossils

@localcomputerrepairs 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are great! Really appreciate you taking the time to make them. I’ve been rocking the x6 w/ diy co2 for over a year. The results are fantastic. Sleek, great build quality, efficient, great light spread, enough space between bars to easily hang UV, really low heat output, more than enough usable light.... I continue to be really happy with my purchase. ChilLeds new “ultra” fixture is especially impressive. Everything about it is really remarkable except the price tag. A fella can dream tho... Edit- scratch this past part. Found it on your website

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

That X6 must be quite the unit. The ultra stuff looks nuts.

@NN-ou9jc 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this was what I was looking for just got one of these X3-330W.

@paulmayeux3571 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Finally someone gave me an idea what to set this thing on during veg.

@louche33 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review dude. Also, love the hat 😁

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yeah the hat reminds me of the good times.

@tragedybysyntax 2 жыл бұрын

I love my 1000 watt version. Absolutely incredible quality and results 🙏

@sylvainrocca-serra3402 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ! Could you please test the chinese quantum board from kingbrite, meizu ? id love to see how the 240w in a 2x4 or the 480w in a 4x4 space performs in comparaison to other lights.

@MrCHB4life 2 жыл бұрын

Im doing research for a new light in my 2x4 and Ive narrowed it down to the Growcraft X3-330 and the Optic Slim 320S.Main differences is the Optic is a mix of 3000k & 3500k while the ChilLED is 3000k & 5000k.The Optic also has 450nm Royal Blue and UV(X3 has neither).Leaning towards the Optic cause it has UV and its also about $200 cheaper for the prebuilt model($549 for the Slim 320S and $729 for the Growcraft X3).I was wondering have you reviewed the Optic Slim 320S?If so,how does it compare to the Growcraft X3 and which would you choose?

@TexasGrown1978 2 жыл бұрын

I had a X-3 in the 330 Watt & the others a X-3 500 Watt and this is absolutely the best breakdown of the fixture, you show off how durable yet sleek looks. You covered every detail perfect man. Wish I'd had a video like this 15 months ago because it was hard making the sacrifice to pay a little more when bar light's came strong after my buy but in comparison it's still probably best light spectrum wise and the veg spectrum is great too if you really like blue in veg. 6500K T-5s still do possibly the best job producing beautiful moms or plants for flower (I mean nice shit) cell tissues look vibrant and strong. Their flower spec Is little bluer than most but the terp and resin6come with it. I have a Electric Sky V3 so I know comparisons and they arguably the two best 2x4 or 3x5 tent monster's made with a strong sense of efficiency and long-term useability year's of growing! You won't need another light because with the measurable PAR it already exceeds all plants limits so your wasting money trying to add anymore light. If anyone buys the X-3 and are not happy with it I'll trade you my ES V-3 for it. All are 330 Watt lights and the V-3 will beat the X-3 PAR wise decisions

@r00t_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Consider adding a spectrometer output to your regimen. It would be really useful for people looking to make decisions based on dominant nm ranges for veg vs flower. Awesome work!

@Bigbzkidd 2 жыл бұрын

I have this exact light the growcraft x3 330 but the commercial version n boy its an really awesome light

@williambell8363 8 ай бұрын

where do you get cannibus tested for true thc levels?

@dontpanicitsorganic4211 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend the X3 Mini 200 W for a 3x3 or going with 2 Chilled Logic pucks on a HLG 185 1400B? Both options would be paired with 4 Cxb 3590s ran at HLG 185 1400B on the corners of the lights. Looking for an efficient DIY build

@dontpanicitsorganic4211 2 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to have PPFD results for Chilled Logic pucks ?

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t unfortunately. The logic pucks I have are old and there would be so many variables for spacing with them. Gotta go with the X3 Mini above.

@joelodyssey4475 2 жыл бұрын

Why has nobody reviewed the Kind X330?

@bretthouser13 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 2 tips. Get some hemostats for the wire insertions and a Wera ratcheting screw driver with the bit holder in the handle. I was a Klein guy for years until I came across that Wera.

@ast-og-losta Жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the X3 and the X6 Mini?

@bradharvy13 9 ай бұрын

I think when I talked to support, they said the 6x was less efficient, possibly better spread, though. I went with the 6x. Not unhappy at all. This is my 4th run, I'm finally getting the hanging height and power down. Ease in! I've yellowed a few, lol. I run at 24 inches at 3/4 power till I feel they can handle more. Once 2 weeks into flower, I turn it up and keep raising to keep 16 inches. Great light. I have to keep the driver inside the tent to keep the heat up! Take out in summer if warm. !

@8ending8ranches 2 жыл бұрын

The price is crazy. I wish i could afford one :(

@rolandofurioso5498 2 жыл бұрын

Good review, available in Europe?

@sergefranko1535 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy the light from Chilled, using UPS. So basically yes, they are available in Europe.

@TF_PATRIOT Жыл бұрын

Is the website no longer up? 😕

@kurkdockins-catalano4966 Жыл бұрын

I just got a new one today!

@James-sz2hr 2 жыл бұрын

What is your camera setup?

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Fuji X-T4 with a 16-55mm F2.8

@James-sz2hr 2 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener Thanks!

@chriss8052 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your fav 2x4 light

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, this is it.

@mystro8295 2 жыл бұрын

Someone enlighten me if I’m wrong. From my point of view the only difference between a light like this and Mars Hydro is build quality and efficiency, basically this light will last longer than most lights and cost you less on electric bill.

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Does Mars Hydro have a 2x4 light with a footprint that will give this kind of coverage or a driver with this much power? I’d imagine ChilLED’s customer service is top-notch as well.

@mystro8295 2 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener Not sure about the coverage and driver question but I agree about the customer service.

@kdb560 Жыл бұрын

Dumb-ass question from an old man, trying to grow flowers for his garden (quit laughing) so here goes . . . . is this a recommended grow light for what I am planning to grow, or should I be looking at something else?? Help!!

@joemorrow7039 Жыл бұрын

Your website disappeared

@timpage5021 2 жыл бұрын

It should have a sleek perfect finish especially for the price. Copied? Everyone is useing lm301b and lm301H Chilled just uses more of em. Which is a good thing. But absolutely NOTHING unique about the light. Shane at miigro gets alot of praise but yiur testing is so much more complete. Don't get me wrong this is a absolutely killer light. I just don't agree with the price tag for what it is. Still better priced then Nextlight tho. You deserve to have a much larger following. I'm gonna refer my members to your channel. We got over 20k members. Anything to get your channel where it deserves.

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input and the future referrals.

@timpage5021 2 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener no problem

@pb7051 2 жыл бұрын

What light would you suggest for 2x4? Best bang for your buck type of light. @Tim Page

@timpage5021 2 жыл бұрын

@@pb7051 best bang for the dollar for a 2×4 is Marshydro SP3000 with out a doubts. Next is the Growlight science 300. I actually have 3 harvests under the SP3000 in a 3×5 scrog with 3 photos each time. Last harvest I hit 645 grams 2.15 GPW..about 8 zips per. Thats only 20 watts per square foot. I had wall to wall buds. Its amazing how far LEDs have come. I switched to LEDs 10 years ago from HIDs and never looked back.

@pb7051 2 жыл бұрын

@@timpage5021 thanks for the reply. I was thinking about getting the GMAX 300 by optic led but may have to consider the Mars hydro now.

@nh251 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, I for sure won't be buying that light.

@LEDGardener 2 жыл бұрын

What do ya figure?

@trendbenderecc8363 2 жыл бұрын

Should pay us as a consumer to finish the light build , ridiculous the light comes not assembled, how does the company intend on fulfilling the warranty issues ? Chilled business model sucks! Stupid light, stupid process. What about unbox, plug-in and go? Wtf?

@romangudev8770 2 жыл бұрын

@@trendbenderecc8363 take a look at the website, and you’ll find that they do sell the light assembled and ready to go (find commercial). The DIY versions are there for you to make it yourself, and is cheaper to get. Same light, by the looks of it.

@dudemcgee256 2 жыл бұрын

I have one, it is the best grow light I've ever had. I've got PLC, HLG, Atreum, and ChilLED fixtures for 2 x 4 and the ChilLed blows all of the others away.

@ericrobinson2462 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the X3 500 commercial version for a couple weeks and so far I love it. I run the light at 36" in veg and the plants look great.