EcoTech Radion XR15 G6 Blue vs Orphek OR4 iCon Blue Plus LED Bar
The Radion XR15 G6 Blue is the more complete light: a single compact fixture with a 24x24 inch spread, 10 color channels, and full Mobius app control, and it is the fixture most serious reefers and coral farms have grown coral under. The OR4 iCon Blue Plus is a long blue bar with a wide 380-500nm violet-heavy spectrum, IP67 sealing, and iCon app control, best used as a supplement or on long, shallow tanks. Owners praise both for coral color; the Radion wins on control and resale, the OR4 on coverage per fixture and water resistance.
- Choose the Radion XR15 G6 Blue if you want one controllable fixture over a small to mid tank and want the spectrum, mounting ecosystem and track record that most coral growers rely on.
- Choose the OR4 iCon Blue Plus if you need a long bar to light a wide tank or to add blue and violet pop alongside other lights, and you value IP67 sealing.
Prices
- EcoTech Radion XR15 G6 Blue: $483.89 at Top Shelf Aquatics (last seen Nov 9)
- Orphek OR4 iCon Blue Plus LED Bar: $179.00 at Orphek (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Orphek OR4 iCon Blue Plus LED Bar is $304.89 cheaper than the EcoTech Radion XR15 G6 Blue at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
