| Lighting Type | Pros | Cons |
| Fluorescent Bulbs | Energy Efficient Easily Replaced, Generally Cheap Heat production low Great for small plants | Low PPFD output (this can be good for seedlings/cuttings, not so good for veg or flower) Low light penetration Must be suspended close to plant |
| Induction Lamp | Long Life (approx 2 years) Energy Efficient Heat production low | Heavy Take up large amounts of space PPFD output diminishes over time |
| Metal Halide (MH) | Lifespan of about a year to a year and a half White spectrum Fixtures take up minimal space | Higher Heat Output Older HID lighting technology Less electrically efficient Contains mercury RF Interference from Ballast |
| Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) / Light Emitting Ceramic (LEC) | Moderate heat production Newer HID lighting technology Blue-White spectrum Fixtures take up minimal space | Contains mercury RF Interference from Ballast |
| High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) | High PPFD output Orange spectrum Fixtures take up minimal space | High Heat Production High electrical demand Contains mercury RF Interference from Ballast |
| LEDs | Energy Efficient Heat Production Low Long Life (approx 2-5 years) Can produce output in UV spectrum Most models allow variable spectrums | PPFD output diminishes over time Tend to be expensive |
| Plasma Lights / Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) | Spectrum very similar to sun High PPFD output Energy Efficient | High heat production Tend to be expensive |
