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The Budget LED That Finally Made My Rotala Stop Looking Like Sad Noodles

January 7, 2026 by sharjisblog@gmail.com

I tested 7 budget LEDs under $50 against the Finnex Stingray for 90 days. The $25 Nicrew ClassicLED Plus outperformed them all. Here’s my PAR data.

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