Mars Hydro FC-6500 EVO LED Grow Light

Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO is a full-featured LED grow light for serious indoor growers seeking maximum yield and efficiency. With a nominal power of 730 watts (±5%) and Samsung LM301H EVO chips, the lamp delivers high light intensity and consistent spectrum quality. The FC6500 EVO covers up to approximately 150×150 cm, suitable for medium-sized tents, and offers a PPE of 2.9 µmol/J, which means energy is efficiently converted into photosynthetically usable light. This results in better feeding during growth phases and higher yield per watt consumed, while smart controls and durable components ensure reliable performance.

Key features

• Power consumption: 730 watts
• Growth footprint: 150 x 150 centimeters
• Flowering footprint: 120 x 120 centimeters
• Efficiency: 2.9 µmol/J
• Diodes: Samsung LM301H EVO
• Spectrum: Full spectrum

Samsung LM301H EVO LED chip

The Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO uses Samsung LM301H EVO LED chips, known for their high photon production, consistent color quality, and long lifespan. These chips deliver stable PAR output with minimal degradation over time and ensure even light distribution across the canopy. Thanks to LM301H EVO technology, the Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO offers improved light conversion and reliability compared to older LED generations, resulting in higher yields and fewer replacements over multiple growing cycles.

Power 730 W ±5%

The Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO's rated power consumption is 730 watts (±5%), positioning the lamp as a powerful device for medium-sized indoor growing spaces. This power supports high PPFD values at growing height, suitable for intensive vegetative and flowering phases without the need for multiple light units. The stable 730 W ensures consistent performance throughout cycles and allows growers to plan energy consumption and compare it with alternative systems such as HPS or traditional LED setups.

Efficiency 2.9 µmol/J

With a PPE of 2.9 µmol/J, the Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO efficiently converts electrical energy into usable photosynthetic light, making more micromoles of photons per joule available to plants. This efficiency means that, at equal power, more photons are delivered for assimilation and production, resulting in higher yield per kWh consumed compared to less efficient lamps. Due to its high PPE, the FC6500 EVO offers a favorable ratio between electricity costs and cultivation results.

Full growth spectrum

The Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO delivers a carefully composed full spectrum that is optimized for both vegetative growth and flowering, with a balance between blue light for compact, healthy growth and red/near-IR for flowering and resin production. The spectrum supports photosynthesis and plant physiological signaling throughout all stages, resulting in consistent development and improved flowers or fruits. This broad spectral coverage makes the FC6500 EVO versatile for different crops and growing strategies.

Smart controls and timers

The Mars Hydro Smart FC6500 EVO is equipped with smart control options that allow easy adjustment of dimming and schedules to optimize light intensity and day length. This functionality makes it possible to automate and fine-tune growth programs to plant needs, reducing manual intervention and maintaining consistent lighting. For serious indoor growers, the FC6500 EVO offers improved control over photoperiods and intensity during different stages of cultivation.