Current USA
Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in)
$259.95Cheaper
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Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) is cheaper at $259.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Aqua Illumination
Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
$279.88
Which is better: the Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) or Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) is the cheaper at $259.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) | Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $259.95 | $279.88 |
| Brand | Current USA | Aqua Illumination |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | freshwater | reef |
| Fits length range (in) | 48-60 in | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) |
| Wattage (W) | — | 59 |
| Output par or lumens | — | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth |
| Spectrum | tunable | tunable |
| Control | inline_controller | app |
| Programmable schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting | — | — |
Sources — Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in): current-usa.com (verified 2026-08-19). Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) and Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Use case: Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) freshwater vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef
- Fits length range (in): Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) 48-60 in vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light)
- Control: Current USA Satellite Freshwater LED Plus Pro (48in) inline_controller vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) app