Kessil
Kessil A360X Tuna Sun
$499.99
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Kessil A360X Tuna Sun vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is cheaper at $279.88. Every spec and price links to its source.
Aqua Illumination
Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
$279.88Cheaper
Which is better: the Kessil A360X Tuna Sun or Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is the cheaper at $279.88.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Kessil A360X Tuna Sun | Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499.99 | $279.88 |
| Brand | Kessil | Aqua Illumination |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | planted | reef |
| Fits length range (in) | 24 in x 24 in footprint (pendant, not a strip light) | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) |
| Wattage (W) | 90 | 59 |
| Output par or lumens | — | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth |
| Spectrum | tunable | tunable |
| Control | inline_controller | app |
| Programmable schedule | No | Yes |
| Mounting | hanging | — |
Sources — Kessil A360X Tuna Sun: kessil.com (verified 2026-08-19). Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Kessil A360X Tuna Sun and Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Use case: Kessil A360X Tuna Sun planted vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef
- Fits length range (in): Kessil A360X Tuna Sun 24 in x 24 in footprint (pendant, not a strip light) vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light)
- Wattage (W): Kessil A360X Tuna Sun 90 vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 59
- Control: Kessil A360X Tuna Sun inline_controller vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) app
- Programmable schedule: Kessil A360X Tuna Sun false vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) true