Maxibright Daylight LED 480w Pro Grow Light - Higher Output in a Compact Fixture
Best for: Growers who've outgrown a smaller LED and want a genuine step up in output without the size or price of a full 660w fixture.
Our thoughts
Same fixture, same specs, as our other 480w Pro listing on the shop - if you've landed here from a different link, don't worry, you haven't found a different or lesser version. It's the same 2.8 µmol/W Daylight Pro, small enough to squeeze into a 1m square space but with enough output to run a proper 1.2m tent on its own.
The Daylight 480W LED Pro sits in the middle of Maxibright's Daylight range, aimed at growers who want higher output and greater yields from a more compact and versatile unit than the 660w and 1030w models. It bridges the gap between the smaller and larger fixtures in the lineup, making it suitable for propagation, multi-layer gardening, and full grow tents or rooms. Total PPF is rated at 1344 µmol/s, with a fixture efficiency of 2.8 µmol per watt.
The fixture uses Lumiled and Osram diodes arranged in a spider-arm design for even coverage, carries an IP65 ingress protection rating, and is dimmable from 100% down to 25% without needing a separate controller. Despite being small enough to fit inside a 1m square grow space, it's still optimised to cover a full 1.2m x 1.2m tent. It ships dismantled for easy transport, runs on passive heatsink cooling with no fans, and is rated for a 50,000-hour lifespan with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
How it compares
This model sits in the same efficiency bracket as premium mid-range LEDs, ahead of the standard 480w Daylight and priced below full 660w-class fixtures.
- Against the standard 480w Daylight LED (2.3 µmol/W), this Pro version delivers noticeably more PPF (1344 vs 1104 µmol/s) for a moderate price increase.
- Compared with HLG's compact mid-range fixtures, the Daylight 480w Pro's spider-arm coverage and IP65 rating are competitive at a lower price point.
- Against Lumatek's similar-wattage offerings, Maxibright's clip-together assembly and dismantled shipping make it easier to move into tight loft or attic spaces.
You're getting a genuinely efficient fixture in a compact size - a sensible option if space or budget rules out the bigger 660w model.
Usage guidance
Getting the setup and dimming right lets this fixture punch above its compact size.
Assembly
The unit ships dismantled - clip the arms together following the included instructions, which takes a few minutes without tools.
Dimming through the grow cycle
Start at a lower dim setting (down to 25%) for young plants or propagation, and increase toward full power as the canopy establishes and moves into flowering.
Compact-space use
Its small footprint (fits within a 1m square area) makes it a good option for propagation shelving or multi-tier setups as well as a standard tent.
Hanging height
Keep the fixture higher above the canopy early on and lower it gradually, checking leaves for any signs of light stress as you increase intensity.
Technical specifications
- Power draw: 480W
- Total PPF: 1344 µmol/s
- Fixture efficiency: 2.8 µmol/W
- Diodes: Lumiled and Osram
- Ingress protection: IP65
- Dimming: 100% down to 25%, no extra controller needed
- Footprint: fits inside a 1m square space, optimised for a 1.2m x 1.2m tent
- Cooling: passive heatsink, no fans
- Lifespan: 50,000+ hours
- Warranty: 3 years
- Price: £579.99
Who this is for
- Growers wanting more output than a standard 480w LED without the size of a 660w fixture
- Anyone with space constraints who still needs to cover a full 1.2m tent
- Growers using propagation shelving or multi-layer setups needing a compact, efficient light
- Buyers who want proven Maxibright build quality at the mid-power end of the range
Best suited to a single 1.2m tent or a compact propagation/multi-layer setup.
Our take
This is the same well-specced 480w Pro fixture we sell elsewhere on the site, and it holds up on its own merits - strong efficiency, compact size, and genuine 1.2m tent coverage.
If this is the listing you found it on, buy with confidence - it's the identical product to our other 480w Pro listing. Proper kit at a price that makes sense.
