Lighting recomendations
 

I have a tank I am setting up. Its an elos 120 xl 120mmby80mm by 50 mm deep roughly 4 ft by 2,5 ft wide by 2 ft deep. I want an Led lighting option.

I am looking at a pair of AI Hydra 32 but they are brand new and no reviews.
I have looked at the Kessel AP 700
And I have looked at the Viparspectra 160.
Vertex Illumia some 15 years old, if it had not died it still did what I bought it for 10 years ago.But you can tell I am out of touch with todays offering, I do not want a T5or MH option.
Any suggestions or advice would be most appreciated.

Really comes down to your budget and desired feature set..
Budget mostly..
Any LED will pay itself off based on bulb/energy costs with t5/MH

Both AI and Kessil lights are commonly/highly recommended and have many bells and whistles..
Viparspectra is also recommended for the lower price point but lacks the features/adjustability of the others.

If you don't mind spending the money then AI/Kessil/Radions are a better choice in the long run..

For middle of the road (cost wise) but with most of the features, look into Reefbreeders Photon V2/V2+ and Noopsyche K7 Pro IIs.

I know you said no T5s, which is fine, but what about a hybrid fixtures (LEDs and T5s)?