ViparSpectra · Updated July 2026

ViparSpectra KS5000: price, specs & release date

Name: ViparSpectra KS5000
Brand: ViparSpectra
Price: 599.99 USD
Availability: InStock

The ViparSpectra KS5000 costs $599.99, #4 cheapest of 10 grow lights (median $803). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 42/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 9 in class.

Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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ViparSpectra KS5000, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: viparspectra.com verified 2026-07-11 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

ViparSpectra KS5000 — ViparSpectra — Image: viparspectra.com (© ViparSpectra)

Is the ViparSpectra KS5000 a good buy?

At $600, the ViparSpectra KS5000 is #4 cheapest of the 10 grow lights we track, where the median is $803. On the spec sheet, its ppf umol s of 1200 is the lowest of the 10, its efficacy umol j of 2.4 is the lowest of the 9, and its diode count of 1260 is the lowest of the 6.

Specifications

Price (US)	$599.99 US retailer Rightbud lists a regular/original price of $599.99 for the KS5000 (currently discounted "from $429.99 Original price $599.99"). The manufacturer page shows no price, and the Amazon US listing is "Currently unavailable" with no price shown. priceUsd = 599.99 reflects Rightbud's regular (MSRP-level) US price.
Brand	ViparSpectra
Released	2022
Actual power (W)	500
Ppf umol s	1200
Efficacy umol j	2.4
Flower footprint (ft)	4x4
Spectrum type	white-plus-red
Diode count	1260
Dimmable	Yes
Input voltage range	—
Form factor	foldable-bar
IP rating	—
Warranty years	3
Weight (kg)	—

Source: viparspectra.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by rightbud.com. The manufacturer page (ViparSpectra blog, dated Feb 22 2022) confirms this exact model — the KS5000 500W foldable six-LED-bar fixture with Samsung LM301H (3000K + 5000K white) plus Osram 660nm red diodes — and states a 500-watt power draw, 1200 µmol/s PPF, 2.40 µmol/J efficacy, a built-in dimmer, and 4'x4' flowering coverage. US retailer Rightbud (corroboration) reproduces the manufacturer spec table (Power 500 watts, Flower Footprint 4' x 4', 1,260 diodes, foldable, 3-year warranty, full spectrum 3000K/5000K/660nm) and lists the price as a regular $599.99 (currently on sale from $429.99); an independent Feb 20 2022 Dr MJ Coco review separately reports the same "Manufacturer's Data: Power 500, PPF 1200, Efficiency 2.4." Model identity (Model Number/Name "KS5000") is verified verbatim across the manufacturer, Rightbud, and Amazon listings — this is the 500W KS5000, not a KS2500/KS3000/KS3000E sibling. Weight was left null (Rightbud states 12.8 lbs vs Amazon 22.2 lbs, conflicting, and no kilogram figure is published), and IP rating/input-voltage range were null as neither cited page states them.

Is the ViparSpectra KS5000 worth it vs cheaper grow lights?

ViparSpectra KS5000 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	Flower footprint (ft)	Spectrum type
ViparSpectra KS5000 this	$599.99	500	1200	2.4	4x4	white-plus-red
Medic Grow Fold-8	$559	720	2052	2.7	4x4	white-plus-red
Grower's Choice ROI-E720	$720	720	1870	2.6	5x5	white-plus-red

Frequently asked questions

How much does the ViparSpectra KS5000 cost?

The ViparSpectra KS5000 has a US price of $599.99 (US retailer Rightbud lists a regular/original price of $599.99 for the KS5000 (currently discounted "from $429.99 Original price $599.99"). The manufacturer page shows no price, and the Amazon US listing is "Currently unavailable" with no price shown. priceUsd = 599.99 reflects Rightbud's regular (MSRP-level) US price.), as of 2026-07-11.

How does the ViparSpectra KS5000 compare on price?

At $600, the ViparSpectra KS5000 is #4 cheapest of the 10 grow lights we track, where the median is $803.

When was the ViparSpectra KS5000 released?

The ViparSpectra KS5000 was released 2022.

What are the ViparSpectra KS5000's key specs?

ViparSpectra KS5000 (ViparSpectra): actualPowerW 500, ppfUmolS 1200, efficacyUmolJ 2.4, flowerFootprintFt 4x4, spectrumType white-plus-red. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.