AC Infinity vs Mars Hydro:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AC Infinity had more branded searches than Mars Hydro among grow light brands worldwide. AC Infinity had about 60,500 branded searches, while Mars Hydro had 33,100. AC Infinity made up 28% of all grow light brand searches we track, and Mars Hydro accounted for 15.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grow light brands, AC Infinity appeared in three of the four answers and Mars Hydro in two. AC Infinity was mentioned before Mars Hydro in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
AC Infinity, about 83% more searches than Mars Hydro
Who does AI mention more?
AC Infinity, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Mars Hydro in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
AC Infinity, named ahead of Mars Hydro in 2 of 3 answers
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Top grow light brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, AC Infinity was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Mars Hydro was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. AC Infinity was listed before Mars Hydro in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Spider Farmer1st- AC Infinity2nd
Mars Hydro3rd- HLG4th
- Barrina5th
Gavita6th- VIVOSUN–
- Viparspectra–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- AC Infinity3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Spider Farmer3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Mars Hydro2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Barrina2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- HLG2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- VIVOSUN1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Gavita1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Viparspectra0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about grow light brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grow light brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grow light brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best LED grow light for a small grow tent?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grow lights”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best grow lights”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is AC Infinity or Mars Hydro more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AC Infinity and Mars Hydro by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight grow light brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for AC Infinity, Mars Hydro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AC Infinity | Spider Farmer | Mars Hydro | VIVOSUN | Barrina | HLG | Viparspectra | Gavita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.6% | 25% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 27% | 27% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.96% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.4% | 24% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.4% | 27.4% | 15% | 18.3% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.5% | 25% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 25% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 28.4% | 28.4% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.2% | 25.6% | 14% | 17.1% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.4% | 25.7% | 14.1% | 17.2% | 7.4% | 1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 30% | 24.5% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 28% | 28% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
How has the AC Infinity and Mars Hydro comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AC Infinity was ahead of Mars Hydro in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AC Infinity’s share of searches among grow light brands worldwide moved from 30.6% to 28%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mars Hydro’s share of searches among grow light brands worldwide moved from 16.7% to 15.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for grow light brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, AC Infinity lost share of searches among grow light brands worldwide, from 30% to 28%.
In September 2026, Mars Hydro lost share of searches among grow light brands worldwide, from 16.4% to 15.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AC Infinity’s and Mars Hydro’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
AC Infinity
1 branded search term
- ac infinity
Mars Hydro
1 branded search term
- mars hydro
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