[Buzzer777]

The warranty and service I can definitely see being a plus from a N.A. Co.

Yes..Nextlight has a 5 yr warranty as well, and is built here in the USA. (I hear the driver is Meanwell, but it is enclosed under a sealed compartment, and I won't void the warranty..In any case, it has been 12/12 for over 3 yrs without a hiccup.

 

[Rootbound]

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news..but HLG knocked off their white lights from Nextlight..I still own my Nextlight Mini and still love it..along with newer boards from HLG, Atrium, and the defunct Photon (I think). Old picture with the now sold meizhi Burples along side.
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Are them 5 watt diodes?

 

[Buzzer777]

Are them 5 watt diodes?

IDK..The unit is sealed and the bottem glass is almost frosted. I believe they are Samsung diodes, but it's been a long time.It is rated at 300 true watts and other than that?

 

[Dan789]

Bought my second Rapid COB kit, be putting that twelve light beauty together the next couple of weeks. Really happy with the customer service, got the fixture parts in two days, doing the frame myself.