California LightWorks · Updated September 2026
California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000: price & specs
California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: shop.californialightworks.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 is listed at $1299 on shop.californialightworks.com as of 2026-07-25, #8 cheapest of 10 grow lights (median $775); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 63/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 9 in class.
Verified Sep 21, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Price history
$1299Rose from the price on record when we began tracking (2026-07-25). A dated chart builds here as the price moves over the coming days.
Is the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 a good buy?
At $1299, the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 is #7 cheapest of the 10 grow lights we track, where the median is $803. On the spec sheet, its actual power of 905 W is the highest of the 10, its ppf umol s of 2485 is the highest of the 10, and its efficacy umol j of 3.5 is the highest of the 9.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1299 — current on record (was $1099) |
|---|---|
| Brand | California LightWorks |
| Released | — |
| Actual power (W) | 905 |
| Ppf umol s | 2485 |
| Efficacy umol j | 3.5 |
| Flower footprint (ft) | — |
| Spectrum type | tunable-multichannel |
| Diode count | — |
| Dimmable | Yes |
| Input voltage range | — |
| Form factor | — |
| IP rating | — |
| Warranty years | 5 |
| Weight (kg) | — |
Source: shop.californialightworks.com (read 2026-07-11) · corroborated by greenlightsdirect.com (read 2026-09-21). The manufacturer store page (shop.californialightworks.com) carries an official SMV-1000 comparison table confirming this exact model: 905 Watts Max, PPF 2,485 µMoles/s, efficacy "up to 3.5 µMoles/J", 2-channel 10-100% programmable spectrum control, and a list price of $1,099.00 — clearly distinct from the SMV-750 sibling (680W, 1,863 PPF, $799). GreenLightsDirect (SKU CL-SV1000) corroborates the same fixture: rated wattage 905W, 2485 PPF, efficiency 3.5 µmol/j, 0-100% dimming, and a 5-year warranty; its consistent 2485 PPF confirms the "2845" printed in Hydrobuilder's spec table is a transposition typo (Hydrobuilder's own product description states 2485). Voltage was left null because retailers conflict (GreenLightsDirect 100-277V vs Hydrobuilder 120-277VAC) and the manufacturer store lists none; weight is stated only as 28 lbs with no kg figure to source verbatim.
Is the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 worth it vs cheaper grow lights?
California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 against its closest cheaper and pricier grow lights on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked
| Product | Price | Actual power (W) | Ppf umol s | Efficacy umol j | Spectrum type | Dimmable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 this | $1299 | 905 | 2485 | 3.5 | tunable-multichannel | Yes |
| AC Infinity IONFRAME EVO8 | $799 | 730 | 2013 | — | white-plus-red-farred | Yes |
| Fluence SPYDR 2i | $1335 | 630 | 1700 | 2.7 | full-spectrum-white | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 cost?
The California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 has a US price of $1299, as of 2026-07-25.
How does the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 compare on price?
At $1299, the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 is #7 cheapest of the 10 grow lights we track, where the median is $803.
Has the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000's price changed?
No — the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 has held at $1299 since 2026-07-25.
What is the lowest price the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 is $1299 on 2026-07-25.
Is now a good time to buy the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000?
The California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 is currently $1299; the lowest we have recorded is $1299 (2026-07-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000's key specs?
California Lightworks SpectraMAX Vertical 1000 (California LightWorks): actualPowerW 905, ppfUmolS 2485, efficacyUmolJ 3.5, spectrumType tunable-multichannel, dimmable Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
Price of record: $1299 at shop.californialightworks.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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