RADION XR30 G4 vs HYDRA 52HD

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So wondering what your guys thoughts are on these two lights. AI has a light comparison table on their site where you can compare them both and it looks like radion is better. What is your guys thoughts. Let's assume both lights cost the same exact amount what would you choose ?
 

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I have the standard 52s then upgraded to the G4 Pros for a few months. Just switched back to the hydra 52hds. Both are nice and can't go wrong.
 
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I have the standard 52s then upgraded to the G4 Pros for a few months. Just switched back to the hydra 52hds. Both are nice and can't go wrong.
Perfect just what I wanted to hear. Someone who has ran both. So you have 52hd currently right? And which G4 did you have? 30pro?
 

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Perfect just what I wanted to hear. Someone who has ran both. So you have 52hd currently right? And which G4 did you have? 30pro?
Yes, I have both lights. I had three G4 a Pro XR30. I'm currently running three 52hd units over my Cadlight Artisan II 100g. The one thing I noticed about the G4 Pro is the fan is running 24/7 even the lights were off.

The G4 Pros consumed more electricity than the 52hds. I ran 3 G4 Pros for 10 hrs per day and my SCE bill was up nearly $40 per month, where I have three 52hds running from 10am thru 10pm running longer and cost less.
 
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Yes, I have both lights. I had three G4 a Pro XR30. I'm currently running three 52hd units over my Cadlight Artisan II 100g. The one thing I noticed about the G4 Pro is the fan is running 24/7 even the lights were off.

The G4 Pros consumed more electricity than the 52hds. I ran 3 G4 Pros for 10 hrs per day and my SCE bill was up nearly $40 per month, where I have three 52hds running from 10am thru 10pm running longer and cost less.
Ya rations for sure I noticed they consumed more. Is it just me or do the colors appear more balanced and softer in a good way? Also their blue looks way nicer in my eyes when mixed with white. Also noticed rations are really picky with water agitation.
 

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The G4 Pro a more crisp blue compare to the 52hd with a softer blue, imo. Both lights have a noticeable shimmering, but cannot compare to the Kessil.

Both are nice, but the 52hd has a better value than the G4 Pro. I would recommended to see both in person. If you are in my hood, you can check out my 52hd in actions.
 

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I think only a few people have seen and used both lights, and they are in this thread ?
I run Hydras so I'm a little bias

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Yes, I have both lights. I had three G4 a Pro XR30. I'm currently running three 52hd units over my Cadlight Artisan II 100g. The one thing I noticed about the G4 Pro is the fan is running 24/7 even the lights were off.

The G4 Pros consumed more electricity than the 52hds. I ran 3 G4 Pros for 10 hrs per day and my SCE bill was up nearly $40 per month, where I have three 52hds running from 10am thru 10pm running longer and cost less.
Did u notice the really annoying disco effect with yours?
 

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