What do the LED strip numbers 3528, 5050 and 2835 mean and why should we care?
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22 August, 2024
LED strips have widely entered our lives. We gasp when we see glamorous festive lighting, we meet them on the road in the new generation of cars, we use them as lighting in every household - in kitchens, on ceilings, stairs, furniture, in public buildings - discos, concert stages, facades, fountains, even on trees . The possibilities of LED strips to fit into any space are countless.
At least once, each of us wanted to illuminate something with an LED strip. Buying an LED strip today is easier than ever - you can order it quickly from the sofa at home. But how do you choose which band is best for you? They look almost the same, but there are so many different numbers and characters in the name and on the packaging.
Here we will briefly and clearly explain what the numbers mean in the name of LED strips 3528, 5050 and 2835.
These are the dimensions of the various chips with the first two numbers being the length of the chip and the second pair of numbers being the height of the chip. So, the 3528 tape has chips that are 3.5mm long and 2.8mm tall, while the 5050 tape has a chip size that is 5mm wide and 5mm tall.
SMD 5050 (5mm x 5mm) have 3 LEDs in one package (sometimes called three chips) and are much brighter than individual 3528 LED chips. Therefore, they are very suitable for color changing RGB lights.
SMD3528 (3.5mm x 2.8mm) LED chips (one LED per chip) are great for TV backlighting, color walls, accent lighting for moldings and pictures, under tables and cabinets, bars, and more.
SMD 2835 (2.8mm x 3.5mm) are the same size as 3528 chips, but with a different orientation. Does that make them the same? Chips SMD 2835 are a new generation and have technological advantages over their predecessors 3528. They are much more economical and with the same power can give up to twice the light yield. This makes them the most preferred LED chip option for monochrome and CCT strips.
Buying tip: When comparing LED strips with the same chips, look at how many LEDs are on the strip and look for lumens to determine brightness. The higher the lumens, the brighter the strip will glow.
Chip type is only one factor when choosing an LED strip - contact us to recommend the most suitable strip for your needs.
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22 August, 2024
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