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✓Free shipping on this item to VIC, NSW, ACT, SA and QLD. Ships from Melbourne.
Arrives ready to run. Angled power cord and magnetic dimmer included. SANlight supply these separately everywhere else, so check what you are actually getting before comparing prices.
200W true draw, 545 µmol/s PPF, 2.7 µmol/J efficacy, purpose-built for 80x80cm coverage.
Built in Austria, with a 3-year manufacturer warranty and a rated lifespan exceeding 90,000 hours.
Matched specifically to an 80x80cm footprint, unlike a 60x60cm light pushed beyond its coverage or a 120x120cm light wasted on a smaller space.
You will need a hanging kit. We have left it out of the price rather than sell you a second set if you already have ratchets.

SANlight EVO 3-80 LED Grow Light | 200W Full Spectrum for 80x80cm Tents Australia

The SANlight EVO 3-80 is a 200W full spectrum LED grow light built in Austria purpose-built for 80x80cm indoor growing spaces. At 2.7 µmol/J, it produces around half as much light again per watt as an HPS fixture, runs completely silent with passive cooling, and is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty with a rated lifespan exceeding 90,000 hours. For Australian growers running a quality 80x80cm tent, this is the light that matches the space correctly rather than being oversized or undersized for the footprint.

What's In The Box

SANlight ship the EVO fixtures as the light and instructions only. The power cord and dimmer are sold separately in every other market, which catches a lot of people out after they have already paid.

We include them instead.

1 x SANlight EVO 3-80 fixture
1 x SANlight angled power cord
1 x SANlight M-Dimmer
Operating instructions

The cord is the 90° angled version rather than the straight one. It costs us a few dollars more, but a straight plug sticking up out of the top of the fixture eats height you do not have in an 80x80 tent.

You Will Need a Hanging Kit

The EVO has suspension eyelets but no hanging hardware, and SANlight do not include any. The fixture weighs 5.1kg and has to hang above the canopy at an adjustable height, so this is not optional, you need some way to suspend it.

We have left it out of the price because most growers already own ratchet hangers from a previous setup, and charging you for a second pair to sit in a drawer is not much of a service. If you do not have any, our Sungrip Hangers are heavy-duty and rated well beyond 5.1kg. Add a pair at checkout and you are set.

Worth knowing when you compare prices. A cheaper listing elsewhere is usually the bare fixture, and the cord and dimmer add up quickly once you work out you need them.

Why the EVO 3-80 Is Designed Specifically for 80x80cm

The 80x80cm footprint is where many LED grow lights underperform. Fixtures designed for 60x60cm are pushed beyond their intended coverage area, producing intensity drop-off at the edges and uneven plant development. Fixtures designed for 120x120cm distribute their output too broadly across the smaller space, wasting photons and running higher wattage than the canopy requires.

The EVO 3-80 is built for 80x80cm specifically, with asymmetric secondary optics at 90 to 112 degrees that distribute 545 µmol/s PPF evenly across the full 0.64m2 canopy from centre to edge. The result is consistent plant development, reduced stretching at the canopy perimeter, and uniform flowering quality across every part of the growing area.

Performance Advantages for Australian Growers

The efficiency advantage of the EVO 3-80 over HPS is particularly relevant in Australia. At current electricity rates averaging 30 to 35 cents per kWh across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, running a 200W EVO 3-80 instead of a 400W HPS, the usual HPS choice for this tent size, saves about $5 to $6 per week on a 12-hour flowering cycle. Over a 10-week flower that is $50 to $60 per light, before factoring in the reduced cooling load from less radiant heat.

Australian summers present a specific challenge for LED growers. The EVO 3-80 produces minimal radiant heat compared to HPS, which reduces the heat management burden during heatwaves. The passive fanless aluminium heatsink has no moving parts to fail and generates no noise, which is relevant for growers running tents in shared living spaces.

What the EVO 3-80 Pairs With

The EVO 3-80 is matched precisely to the HOMEbox Ambient Q80+ with its PAR+ reflective lining, which redirects photons that would otherwise hit the tent walls back into the canopy. Running an EVO 3-80 in a Q80+ captures a measurably higher proportion of the fixture's output compared to standard mylar tents. For nutrient management, the Bluelab Combo Meter provides simultaneous pH, EC, and temperature readings for precise solution management.

Browse the full grow lights range if you are still comparing fixtures, or the grow tent range to match a tent to this footprint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the EVO 3-80 come with a power cord? Yes, ours does. SANlight ship the fixture on its own and sell the cord separately, which is how it works through most retailers. We include the angled cord and the M-Dimmer in the price so it arrives ready to run.

Do I need a hanging kit? Yes. The fixture has suspension eyelets but no hardware, and at 5.1kg it needs proper ratchet hangers at an adjustable height. We sell them separately rather than build them into the price, since many growers already have a pair.

Why the angled cord rather than the straight one? A straight plug sits proud of the top of the fixture and costs you headroom, which matters in a 2m tent where every centimetre of hanging height counts. The 90° version runs flat against the housing.

Is the SANlight EVO 3-80 enough for flowering in an 80x80cm tent? Yes. At 545 µmol/s PPF across an 80x80cm footprint, the EVO 3-80 delivers 600 to 700+ µmol/m2/s at canopy level, which is within the target range for most flowering crops at standard atmospheric CO2. For growers running CO2 supplementation above 1000 ppm, the EVO 5-120 provides additional intensity headroom.

How does the SANlight EVO 3-80 compare to HPS? A 400W HPS puts out more raw light, but the 200W EVO 3-80 runs on half the electricity, generates significantly less radiant heat, and requires no bulb replacements. The full spectrum including Far-Red also improves canopy penetration compared to the yellow-weighted output of HPS.

Where is the SANlight EVO 3-80 made? Designed and manufactured in Vorarlberg, Austria. LED components are sourced from Osram (Germany) and Seoul Semiconductor (South Korea).

Does the EVO 3-80 need a separate driver or ballast? No. The driver is integrated into the fixture, so there is no external ballast to mount or replace.

What hanging height should I use for the EVO 3-80? SANlight recommends 20 to 40cm above the canopy for most growing applications. Raise the fixture during early vegetative growth and lower it as the canopy develops. The passive fanless design means heat emission is minimal so closer hanging distances are safe.