Kessil 360x to neptune apex

[John08007]

I have been up in the air between which kessil to get the 360x or 360we. Seeing that these are on-sale at brs I was gonna pull the trigger on the 360x, I looked at the kessil-apex cable and it doesn't mention being compatible with the 360x. Can this not be connected to the apex?

 

[PR_nano]

Not yet

 

[John08007]

Not yet

Do you have any experience with either of these? I was going to get the 360x since its newer and says puts out 25% more light but the apex deal is kind of a deal breaker for me. I don't want to pay an extra 100 for the controller when I can get the older one and it will plug right into my apex.

Is the x that much better than the older ones?

 

[bigjgmac]

I have the 360 WE lights connected to an Apex. I bought the WE over the X for that very reason. I like the lower profile of the new light, but no Apex = no deal for me.

 

[Montiman]

I have both and control both lights with the spectral controller x. I would buy the x while not apex compatible yet Kessel has plans to allow apex control through the wifi dongle. The x lights have better color, better control, wider optics, quieter fans, and a redesigned cooling system that should make the lights last longer.

I have been happy with both lights but I would buy an x if I were getting new lights today.

 

[PR_nano]

Agree with the two above reply. I have the 360WE controlled via Apex profiles.

Kind of a though decision since the discount is now and Kessil haven't provided a date only that they're working on Apex compatibility. In terms of performance I don't believe it's 25% more light based on the BRS Investigate video. You should check them out they did par numbers/height/color/intensity for both lights.

 

[John08007]

I have the 360 WE lights connected to an Apex. I bought the WE over the X for that very reason. I like the lower profile of the new light, but no Apex = no deal for me.

How do you like these? It makes no sense to me to pay 90 more for the light, then 100 for the dongle or controller

 

[Montiman]

For me my 360s have lasted about 6 years. I have started with the original non WE in 2012. I was fine with this because nothing lasts forever and I would expect to replace my laptop or phone every 6 years at least. However if the new lights last 50% longer as kessil claims regardless of all the other benefits that makes them worth it for me. Honestly even 1 year longer would get me to pay $90 more.

 

[John08007]

For me my 360s have lasted about 6 years. I have started with the original non WE in 2012. I was fine with this because nothing lasts forever and I would expect to replace my laptop or phone every 6 years at least. However if the new lights last 50% longer as kessil claims regardless of all the other benefits that makes them worth it for me. Honestly even 1 year longer would get me to pay $90 more.

I wasn't aware that they're expected to last longer, that alone makes the X worth it. The controller allows you to ramp up and down the lights and I suppose have some sorta moon light through the night?

 

[Montiman]

X series has moonlight with a full moon cycle. The new fan design is what is supposed to make the lights last longer.

 

[bigjgmac]

How do you like these? It makes no sense to me to pay 90 more for the light, then 100 for the dongle or controller

I like them. I like Kessil lights period. The “old” ones are great because you are guaranteed to get proper spectrum regardless of color and intensity settings. I went from two A160WE on a 40 gallon to two A360WE on a 100 gallon. Good coral growth and color and no overthinking it. Love ‘em.

 

[John08007]

I like them. I like Kessil lights period. The “old” ones are great because you are guaranteed to get proper spectrum regardless of color and intensity settings. I went from two A160WE on a 40 gallon to two A360WE on a 100 gallon. Good coral growth and color and no overthinking it. Love ‘em.

After talking with someone tonight at brs about the we and x, I went with the we. He mentioned some tests that were done on the brs160 and that there's not too much difference between the two to justify paying $200 more for the x to have it controlled.