Maxibright Daylight LED 480w Grow Light - Full-Spectrum Coverage for 1.2m Tents
Best for: Growers running a standard 1.2m x 1.2m tent who want a genuinely even-spread LED at an entry point into the Daylight range.
Our thoughts
This is the standard, non-Pro version of the 480w Daylight LED - a bit behind the Pro on efficiency (2.3 vs 2.8 µmol/W), but still a properly capable light for a 1.2m tent at a noticeably lower price. If you're not chasing every last percentage point of efficiency, this is where we'd point most growers running a single tent this size.
The Maxibright Daylight LED 480w uses a "spider" design that spreads Lumiled and Osram diodes across multiple arms rather than clustering them centrally, giving a more even light spread than older "module" style LEDs. It delivers a total PPF of 1104 µmol/s at a fixture efficiency of 2.3 µmol per watt, with a red-heavy spectrum tuned to help plants pile on weight during flowering. It's IP65 rated and dimmable from 100% down to 25% without needing an additional controller.
The fixture ships dismantled so it can fit through tight spaces like loft hatches, then assembles without tools. It runs on passive heatsink cooling with no fans, has a low profile suited to tight headroom, and is optimised for a 1.2m x 1.2m grow tent. It's rated for a 50,000-hour lifespan (around 11.42 years on a 12/12 cycle) with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. This model is purchase-to-order, so expect an extended lead time.
How it compares
This sits as the entry point into the 480w Daylight tier, below the Pro version on efficiency but ahead of it on price.
- The Maxibright Daylight 480w Pro delivers a higher 2.8 µmol/W and 1344 µmol/s PPF from a similar footprint, for a higher price - worth the step up if efficiency matters more to you than upfront cost.
- Against Lumatek's mid-range LED fixtures, the Daylight's spider-arm design and IP65 rating are competitive, with Maxibright typically undercutting on price for comparable coverage.
- Compared with budget unbranded LEDs of similar wattage, this fixture's warranty (3 years), dimmability and diode quality put it a clear step up.
You're getting proven Daylight-range engineering at the more accessible end of the lineup - the trade-off against the Pro is a lower efficiency figure, not build quality.
Usage guidance
A well-spread fixture like this still needs the right hanging height and dimmer settings to get the most from it.
Assembly
The fixture ships dismantled - clip the arms into place following the supplied instructions, which takes a few minutes and no tools.
Dimming
Run at a lower setting (down to 25%) during propagation and early veg to avoid stressing young plants, stepping up to full power as the canopy develops through flowering.
Hanging height
Start higher above the canopy and lower gradually, watching for any leaf curl or bleaching that signals the light is too close or too intense.
Room fit
Optimised for a 1.2m x 1.2m tent - in a larger space you'll want the 660w or 1030w Daylight instead for adequate coverage.
Technical specifications
- Power draw: 480W
- Total PPF: 1104 µmol/s
- Fixture efficiency: 2.3 µmol/W
- Spectrum: full-spectrum, red-heavy for flowering
- Diodes: Lumiled and Osram
- Ingress protection: IP65
- Dimming: 100% down to 25%, no extra controller needed
- Optimised coverage: 1.2m x 1.2m tent
- Cooling: passive heatsink, no fans
- Lifespan: 50,000+ hours (approx. 11.42 years on 12/12)
- Warranty: 3 years
- Price: £463.99 (purchase to order, extended lead time)
Who this is for
- Growers running a standard 1.2m x 1.2m tent who want a well-spread LED without Pro pricing
- Anyone upgrading from HPS or an older LED into a modern spider-style fixture
- Growers with limited headroom who need a low-profile, fan-free light
- Buyers comfortable waiting out a purchase-to-order lead time for the right light
Best suited to a single 1.2m tent rather than propagation areas or larger multi-tent rooms.
Our take
This is a properly capable spider-style LED for a standard tent, at a price that sits comfortably below the Pro model without giving up much on build quality or spread.
If you're kitting out a 1.2m tent and don't need the Pro's extra efficiency, this is worth picking up - just plan for the lead time. One we sell a lot of for new growers.
