Newbie lighting recommendations

Hey folks been a lurker for a little while now hoping to get a few light recommendations to adequately light a 4x4 grow tent. Plan on growing 4 plants. I know HLG lights seem to highly recommended which hlg would be best. Also would like some good cheaper options if anyone has a few. Thanks guys looking forward to all the info and being part of the community!

VIPARSPECTRA XS4000 LED Grow Light Use with Samsung LM301B Diodes & MeanWell Driver, 4x4ft Dimmable Full Spectrum Plant Grow Light for Indoor Hydroponic Plants Seeding Veg and Bloom Amazon.com ( opinions on this light as well)

Welcome to the community. @dbrn32 is the light guru

All depends on what you want to spend really. Hlg has something like 4 lights that are adequate or better for a 4x4. Hlg-600 was on sale for $700, with discount code that should be under $650. Hlg-650r and scorpion Diablo would be superior lights, but also more expensive.

If you’re going to stray from one of the bigger names, I would go for bar styled light. Like one of the knock offs of fluence spydr. Just do your homework and get something you can find feedback from real growers on.

It would be helpful if you told us your budget a good light for a 4x4 can cost 500 to 1000 bucks

@dirtydave @dbrn32 I was kinda thinking around 700-750ish tops. I was looking at this one here, or would there be a better option from hlg for similar $ ? I seen it looks like some guys were running 2 260w

Thanks for the input so far

That’s a excellent choice the two 260’s give you more flexibility with light height

We aren’t authorized to link hlg. But I agree it’s great fixture. Having the two 260 xl kits offers little better coverage in and flexibility in 4x4. That’s why you see so many like that. Hlg-600 use to be $1050 too.