5th Element Auto vs 9 Pound Hammer Feminized — Side-by-Side Comparison

5th Element Auto comes in higher on the lab sheets at around 25, compared with 23 for 9 Pound Hammer Feminized. That said, real-world potency depends on phenotype, cure, and grow conditions — both strains can deliver a serious hit when grown well.

Both strains finish in roughly the same yield band ( vs ), so the better choice depends on whether your tent leans toward short bushy plants or taller, stretchier ones.

5th Element Auto and 9 Pound Hammer Feminized flower on essentially the same schedule ( and ), so harvest timing is unlikely to be the deciding factor between them.

Both strains land at similar difficulty (Intermediate vs Intermediate). Either is approachable for a grower who can hold steady humidity and feed on schedule, and neither is going to baby-sit a beginner more than the other.

Royal King Seeds carries both 5th Element Auto and 9 Pound Hammer Feminized as feminized seeds shipped discreetly across the United States. Each strain ships with our 95% germination guarantee and tracked 3–5 day delivery. Visit the 5th Element Auto page or the 9 Pound Hammer Feminized page to pick your pack size.