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NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W)
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NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) 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)
$279.88
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) | Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $279.88 |
| Brand | NICREW | Aqua Illumination |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | freshwater | reef |
| Fits length range (in) | 18-24 in | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) |
| Wattage (W) | 15 | 59 |
| Output par or lumens | — | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth |
| Spectrum | full | tunable |
| Control | inline_controller | app |
| Programmable schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting | rimless_bracket | — |
Sources — NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W): amazon.com (verified 2026-08-19). Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) 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: NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) freshwater vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef
- Fits length range (in): NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) 18-24 in vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light)
- Wattage (W): NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) 15 vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 59
- Spectrum: NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) full vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) tunable
- Control: NICREW ClassicLED Plus (15W) inline_controller vs Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) app