Mars Hydro FC-E8000 800W 5x5 LED Grow Light Full Spectrum Veg Bloom Flower | BEST VALUE: Bridgelux 2835 Diodes, Osram660nm CSSRM6.24, 2.8 μmol/J PPE, 2240 μmol/J PPF, Max Coverage 5x5ft, Foldable Design
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Size: 5×5(800W)
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- UPGRADED SPECS, BEST VALUE: The upgraded FC-E8000 now features an enhanced OSRAM red spectrum to maximize floweringwithout the premium price tag. Built with high-efficiency Bridgelux LEDs, it delivers a powerful, uniform output that rivals top-tier lights. It remains the ultimate best-value choice for boosting yields while staying on budget.
- HIGH-EFFICIENCY LED GROW LIGHT: The New Version FC-E8000 Lighting wit BridgeLux Diodes, 2.8 mol/J PPE 2240 mol/J PPF. smaller footprint for improved crop quality and cost-effectiveness. Ideal for max Coverage (5x5ft) and Core Coverage (4x4ft).
- FOLDABLE DESIGN: The innovative foldable frame simplifies setupjust hang and connect the driver to start. Specialized bar structure ensures optimal heat dissipation and stable growth.
- ULTRA EFFICIENT POWER RED: Combining full spectrum technology with high-efficiency design, this light delivers low energy consumption with precision full-coverage. Featuring Osram CSSRM6.24 (4.48mol/J) to boost deep red output, it not only enhances photosynthetic efficiency but also focuses on driving bud weight and densitythe premier choice for maximizing yields.
- SMART CONTROL: Pair with iConnectu, Controller, or iHub-Pro (sold separately) for remote monitoring, smart scheduling, and precise dimming via the MARS HYDRO App.
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Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store LED GROW LIGHTS For over a decade, Mars Hydro have been dedicated to providing commercially viable LED grow lights to indoor horticulture growers, from hobbyists to professionals, increasing yields and crop marketability by the adoption of high-quality components, scientific designs, and frontier technology. Visit the Store FC-E8000 FC-E1500 FC-E3000 FC-E4800 FC-E6500 FC-E1000W
Color: Gray
Shape: Rectangular
Material: Detachable Aluminum +Metal
Finish Type: Aluminum
Light Source Type: LED
Light Source Type: LED
Power Source: Corded Electric
Voltage: 277 volts
Maximum Compatible Light Source Wattage: 800 watts
Light Source Wattage: 800 watts
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Light Source Special Features: dimmable
Color Rendering Index: 80
Number of Light Sources: 1
Bulb Base: E27
Amperage: 6.62 A
Wattage: 800
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 45.1"L x 44"W x 3.5"H
Specification Met: ETL, CE, UKCA, RoHS, IP65
Color: Gray
Shape: Rectangular
Finish Types: Aluminum
Style Name: Sophisticated Modern
Material Type: Detachable Aluminum +Metal
Shade Material: Aluminum
Brand Name: MARS HYDRO
Model Number: FC-E8000
Unit Count: 1 Count
Included Components: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: MHFCE8000
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I recently added the 2025 version of the MARS HYDRO FC-E3000 (300 Watt) to our setup, and the results have been impressive. While we are long-time fans of other popular brands, this light has proven to be a fantastic, slightly more affordable alternative that doesn’t sacrifice quality. The "Win": Performance & Setup Instant Results: Our plants responded almost immediately. We saw noticeable growth spurts within the first few days of switching to this full-spectrum bar light. Tent Compatibility: It fits and works perfectly inside our Vivosun grow tent. The integration was seamless, making it a great option if you’re looking to mix and match high-quality gear. Build & Packaging: It arrived very well packaged—no bent bars or damaged LEDs. The dimming feature is smooth and easy to adjust for different growth stages. Value for Money Rating: 10/10 At $179.99, you are getting a 300W light with a high PPE (2.8 umol/J) for significantly less than some other "name brands." It feels like a professional-grade light without the professional-grade price tag. The Verdict If you want the power of a bar-style LED grow light but want to save a bit of money compared to Vivosun or other high-end models, this is it. It’s powerful, cool-running, and highly effective. We will definitely consider more Mars Hydro gear for future expansions.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026 by Emily A
Size: 4×4(480W)
It’s been an amazing light. Perfect for veg. Heat is so so but they give you enough wire to run it outside of your tent pretty nicely 10/10 for that. Best value I found at the time for the power and a company I like now. Been running it for months hard with no problems. Have it hooked up to a Vivosun controller and it’s buttery and a much better option than stock. My cannabis plants love this thing in a 5x5 ❤️
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026 by Jay
Size: 5×5(800W)
I posted a very long review that didn't get approved, so I'm going to make it short and sweet. This light draws 800w +/- 5% but the driver consumes 70w. So, 730w of LED power is what you're actually putting out. That being said, I have never had happier plants. I went from having an extremely hot tent with a 1,200w HPS to having a 5x5x6.5 tent that never cracks 85°, even with the exhaust fan turned to the minimum. The LED puts out less actual ePPF than my HPS but it's much wider spectrum and MUCH more evenly spread out. My entire tent at 12" doesn't get below 823ePPFD at the minimum. The average at 18" is 1,064ePPFD according to my quantum sensor, and 1,321 ePPFD average at 12". However I like to keep it at 18" so that the light spread it more even, and I don't want to burn my plants as I am not using supplemental CO2. Anyways, the driver thing was explained to me in an email from Mars. I got this grow light on sale for $560, so there's no way I could ever get a better deal on a light like this. My only gripe is that I bought it RIGHT before they put out the FC-E1000w which I would have rather purchased. Oh well, this one is still good for my purposes! If I decide to supplement CO2, I'll lower the light. My power use immediately dropped very significantly just from having this light for 2 weeks out of the power billing period. I'm glad, because power rates in my area are about to go from $0.1205/kWh to $0.24175/kWh at the start of January. I can always lower the light and dim it to cut energy consumption if necessary. I give the light a 5/5 in all categories, but like all companies; MarsHydro overstates the performance of their product. At 12" I only get a total of 1,933 ePPF and they advertise 2,100 PPF Which it seems is never the case in any reviews. As long as you're cool with that, this light grows plants like no fixture I have ever used. The 8 100w blurples from Marshydro that I was using 2016-2019 couldn't get anywhere near this performance or efficiency. Also, the efficiency is much lower than claimed by Marshydro. I get 2.416 EPPF/J. 1933/800=2.416. If we go by the output wattage, I get 2.65ePPF/J, which is less than the efficiency of 2.8 PPD/J that they advertise. All in all, I don't regret my purchase, I will save around $2,000 in the next year on my power bill because of it, and my flowers have never grown so densely and happily. Great job Marshydro, just be more realistic in your ads. Update 1/15/2023: This light has saved me $100 on my power bill compared to a 1200W HPS. My usage statement on November 13 was 1145kWh consumed, December was 13th statement was 1209kWh, This month's statement shows 687kWh consumed. The light will pay for itself in 4 more months. Then we're just saving money.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022 by Kevin S.
Size: 5×5(800W)
I purchased this product 13 months ago. BEST LIGHT EVER ! But the light stopped working suddenly. With simply a hand full of emails and pics sent to prove its condition, I was only charged $20 (shipping fee) for a replacement power supply! In less than 1 week I had my replacement running perfectly again! OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026 by William Neiman
Size: 5×5(730W)
Purchased this light in 3/2023. This new FC-E6500 was to replace my lower-wattage Vivosun lights. The FC-E6500 was very bright and had what seemed a promising future. But alas within a few months, the light died; actually it turned out to be the power supply, and the company replaced the power supply. I had several weeks of downtime without a light, and then the new power supply showed up....though this time it had different connectors. I tested the new power supply with the light, and it worked once again. So, with that said, I reinstalled the light in my growing area, and again within a few months, the light stopped working. This time the connector had a burnt prong inside, and even smelled burnt. Note, the light setup had it's own dedicated power, not commingled with other electronics. At this time I requested a full refund and was denied. Instead, they insisted on sending me a new connector, to which I responded with a hard NO, and they said they would send another FC-E6500 but it wasn't new but they denied that it was refurbished. I reverted back to my previous setup with Vivosun lights, though less wattage than the FC-E6500 but much more reliable, and without a product that has potential fire hazard being an issue. At this time I have requested a full refund as this is unacceptable. Update: As of 11/1/2023, the company issued a full refund. I refer to it as "company" as it's not clear if this is actually MARS HYDRO or a licensed retailer, who sells shotty products?? Caution advised.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023 by EastonJoe
Size: 3×3(300W)
So far it is going great! Was able to get wifi hooked easily and set up my app! Just make sure you are using your 2g wifi connection not the 5g when you hook to it and make sure you do the same with your phone so they can share a connection and do not forget to turn your phones Bluetooth on like I did at first lol my only problem was I thought I was missing pieces to the light but I found I received the upgraded light which does not use the wing nuts or wire hoop thingy. But I had gotten an older manual so I thought I was missing stuff, so just be aware and when you go to use the dimmer switch on the light, make sure to press the button by the daisy chain channels and plug in daisy chain chord to 1st channel. It wouldn't let me dim it otherwise until I had the app but otherwise it works flawlessly and my plants love it! We are definitely getting the larger midel once we get our house, but not much room so I just needed it for 3 little babies I have going. So much better than the little quantum board light I had. Now hopefully it lasts a long time and I'll be sure to update this if anything does happen. But so far I think I made the right choice! Love the bar style of the light and easily covers the entire 3 by 3 space. Could probably cover more if I needed it to and I love that I can run it at 60% to 75% and only be using 200 watts! This light is super bright so make sure to wear glasses and cant wait to add the uv and ir bars! I'll post my results at the end for everyone! 10/01/23 So update: I am 2 days in and the device has completely stopped connecting to any wifi or blue tooth and I can no longer control the dimmer at all. So I can either use it at 10% or 100% which both are useless to me as I'm in veg! I hope mars has a solution and when I shut the light off in the app it is no longer shutting off. So I have no idea what is wrong with this. I have to manually unplug it to shut it off. The dimmer switch doesn't shut it off either anymore. UPDATE: Less than 1 month later the hardware failed and it no longer can be dimmed or connected to the app through blue tooth or wifi. I have gotten no help from mars with the issues which obviously are the hardware and am wondering why these are being sold for hundreds of dollars when they aren't worth anything close to that. I mean if the manual dimmer switch worked than it would be fine and I could still use it but the manual dimmer switch doesn't even work! Honestly I should have just saved up and bought the AC Infinity light but I thought mars was supposed to be a good brand but so far they suck! It was good for 30 days so now I'm suspicious. If I was someone looking for a new light, just save up and don't waste your money on these! If someone would have at least answered me and helped me fix the issue, I would have recommend the light cuz when it works it is nice but it has not worked almost at all and it supposed to be brand new and I just wish I had listened to the reviews. The hardware is complete junk!
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Size: 3×3(300W)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by Michelle Paris
Size: 4×4(480W)
The light seems very sturdy and well made. The only issue I had was the dimmer. Always seems to be such a cheap switch on otherwise great lights from Mars Hydro. First light had to be exchanged for one that worked. Amazon made it right quickly though with a replacement light sent immediately. Have had this issue before on different model lights from the same manufacturer. The new driver and dimmer worked beautifully and the light can go from 0 to 100% power. Do love the low heat output, especially with the driver mounted up high in the exhaust fan air stream. Getting well over 1000 par readings at 10 inches from the canopy. Buds responded well to the new light. Looking forward to using on a full run seed to flower. Ill update the review in a few months after and show the results. Coverage is perfect for my 4x4 closet. Also, do make sure to alternate between A and B bars when assembling the light. They only have one UV led diode per bar. A and B bars have them at opposite ends for even coverage. Update #1 Light has done great in veg. Had an unexpected autoflower in the bunch as well. It’s blooming nice and dense under the light at 75% power and 18 inches below. I added a picture of the veg setup. Will give one more update after flowering. So far still absolutely a 5 star light. Last Update This light has preformed absolutely beautifully. Clones grow vigorously and buds speak for themselves. Recommend this light to anyone interested.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022 by kcc