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Are 5050 LEDs brighter than 3528?
Simply put, these LED chips are called SMD 5050 because the dimensions of the chips are 5.0mm x 5.0mm. They have 3 LED diodes in one housing (sometimes called tri-chips), and are a lot brighter than individual 3528 LED chips.
Which LED strips are brighter?
SMD (Surface Mounted) 5730 series is the brightest LED strip because it contains powerful LEDs that can create a lot of light.
How is LED strip brightness measured?
Brightness of LED strips is determined using the metric lumens. Unlike incandescent bulbs, different LED strips can have different levels of efficiency, so a wattage rating is not always meaningful in determining actual light output. LED strip brightness is typically described in lumens per foot (or meter).
How many lumens is a 3528 SMD LED?
The 3528 LED chip explained These strip lights output around 330-360 lumens per metre, depending on colour (equivalent to a 40w halogen) – enough to produce a smooth, bright effect when shining onto any surface.
Why are my LED strips not bright?
Voltage drop comes into play when your LED strip runs, your wiring, or both, are too long. The resistance in these conductors adds up – and your LEDs start to operate below their optimal voltage range, resulting in dimming.
What is LED 3528?
The 3528 LED is a smaller SMD chip than those used on the 5050 LED strip SMD, its dimensions are 3.5mm x 2.8mm. The 3528 LED chip is mostly used in a LED tape of 60 LEDs per metre pulling 4.8w and at 12v (commonly known as 4.8w p/m or 5w p/m LED tape).
What is a 3528 LED strip?
What makes LED lights brighter?
A light bulb’s brightness is actually measured in lumens. And that’s the big beautiful difference between LED and incandescent light bulb types – an LED uses much less energy (wattage) to produce the same brightness (lumens) as its incandescent cousin….Good To Know.
| LED | Lumens Emitted | Incandescent |
|---|---|---|
| 25-28W | 2600 lm | 150W |
What is the difference between SMD 5050 and 3528?
SMD 5050 LED Flex Strip light Simply put, these LED chips are called SMD 5050 because the dimensions of the chips are 5.0mm x 5.0mm. They have 3 LED diodes in one housing (sometimes called tri-chips), and are a lot brighter than individual 3528 LED chips. These are examples of 5050 LED light strips:
What is the difference between 3528 and 5050 LED strips?
Let’s take a look at how these two strips compare with each other so you can choose the best one for your project. If you compare a 3528 LED strip with a 5050 LED strip of the same size and density, then the 5050 will produce three times more light than the 3528.
What do the numbers 5050 and 3528 mean?
The numbers 5050, 3528, 2835, etc correlate to the size of the chip in millimeters. Some LEDs are brighter than others and some give off more light per watt. The LED chip you will need will depend on your project. Read below for more information.
What is the difference between 3528 and 3528 LED diodes?
They have 3 LED diodes in one housing (sometimes called tri-chips), and are a lot brighter than individual 3528 LED chips. They are used when you need slight illumination for your project area and especially RGB color changing lights.