Gavita
Gavita Pro 1700e LED
$1399
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Gavita Pro 1700e LED vs HLG Scorpion Diablo
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HLG Scorpion Diablo is cheaper at $1299. Every spec and price links to its source.
Horticulture Lighting Group
HLG Scorpion Diablo
$1299Cheaper
Which is better: the Gavita Pro 1700e LED or HLG Scorpion Diablo?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The HLG Scorpion Diablo is the cheaper at $1299.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Gavita Pro 1700e LED | HLG Scorpion Diablo |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1399 | $1299 |
| Brand | Gavita | Horticulture Lighting Group |
| Released | — | — |
| Actual power (W) | 645 | 650 |
| Ppf umol s | 1700 | 2130 |
| Efficacy umol j | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Flower footprint (ft) | — | 5x5 |
| Spectrum type | white-plus-red | white-plus-red |
| Diode count | 3336 | — |
| Dimmable | Yes | Yes |
| Input voltage range | 120-277 | 120-277 |
| Form factor | bar-array | quantum-board |
| IP rating | IP66 | — |
| Warranty years | 3 | 3 |
| Weight (kg) | 12.9 | — |
Sources — Gavita Pro 1700e LED: advancedhydrogardens.com (verified 2026-07-11). HLG Scorpion Diablo: horticulturelightinggroup.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Gavita Pro 1700e LED and HLG Scorpion Diablo?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Actual power (W): Gavita Pro 1700e LED 645 vs HLG Scorpion Diablo 650
- Ppf umol s: Gavita Pro 1700e LED 1700 vs HLG Scorpion Diablo 2130
- Efficacy umol j: Gavita Pro 1700e LED 2.6 vs HLG Scorpion Diablo 3.2
- Form factor: Gavita Pro 1700e LED bar-array vs HLG Scorpion Diablo quantum-board