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You've closely inspected both of our units and know exactly what's inside? Didn't think so - 'obviously. You think superficial aesthetic difference like number of cooling slits in the case proves it's an entirely different product? You can take that thing apart and install different COBs, without changing drivers. Your LEDs' CCT doesn't seem to have any relationship with the power supply. Maybe don't state opinion as fact when you clearly lack the information to back up absolute claims.The case isn't the same, the power supply obviously isn't the same.
There is nothing that makes it alike to mine other than it has 5 LEDs in a x pattern.
Without knowing my specific environmental conditions, the pictures I posted tell readers nothing more than that a shitty 250 watt fixture runs much hotter than a slightly-less-shitty 360-watt fixture in another tent in the same area. Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones who'll get years of use out of it. Some reviews I've read from people who've had them for a while seem to suggest your chances aren't great.
You're using low-end junk. It is what it is. No need to rationalize or make excuses. I'm stuck using it, too. If you're happy with it, great! But let's not pretend it's anything other than a turd that happens to do it's job decently - so far.
"Name" doesn't even come into it. I think even the very design itself is poorly thought out. All light sources crammed into an area under 8.5" x 12" seems like a good idea to you? Maybe magnificent if you wanna do a 2x2 really nicely; doesn't seem a great idea if you want more even coverage over a larger canopy. But, hell, maybe I'm just misinformed and wrongheaded, and you can prove me wrong. Always willing to learn
Pretty sure I'd seen you describe that light as being "almost too much for a 3x3 tent." Feel free to plot the PAR readings all throughout the tent and post the results. Surely, you can demonstrate how this marvel of modern technology is running neck and neck with Mars (people actually consider Mars good!?) and HLG stuff - all for 1/4 - 1/3 the price.