Aqua Illumination
Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
$279.88
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Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) vs hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is cheaper at $279.88. Every spec and price links to its source.
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) |  hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.88 | — |
| Brand | Aqua Illumination | hygger |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | reef | freshwater |
| Fits length range (in) | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) | 12-54 in |
| Wattage (W) | 59 | 14-42 W (varies by length) |
| Output par or lumens | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth | — |
| Spectrum | tunable | full |
| Control | app | inline_controller |
| Programmable schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting | — | rimless_bracket |
Sources — Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19). hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series): buceplant.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) and hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Use case: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef vs hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series) freshwater
- Fits length range (in): Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) vs hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series) 12-54 in
- Wattage (W): Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 59 vs hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series) 14-42 W (varies by length)
- Spectrum: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) tunable vs hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series) full
- Control: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) app vs hygger Advanced Full Spectrum LED (978 series) inline_controller