Should I use 3528 or 5050 for home light strips?

The light strips have changeable luminous colors, are dimmable, can control color changes, and can choose single or multi-color effects, bringing colorful visual effects to the environment. They are also increasingly used in home decoration. In addition to the color selection of light strips, there are also many models of light strips. Among them, the more popular 3528 and 5050 models make people wonder how to choose. Next, I will take you to learn in detail the difference between 3528 and 5050 light strips.

1: Specifications

The specifications of the 5050 light strip refer to the length and width of the lamp beads, 5.0*5.0mm, while the specifications of the 3528 light strip are 3.5*2.8mm.

2: Brightness

The 5050 light strip chip has 3 LED chips, while the 3528 has only one, so the luminous intensity of the 5050 light strip is higher and brighter than that of the 3528 light strip.

3: Appearance

The appearance of the 5050 light strip is made according to market demand, which is square, while the 3528 light strip is rectangular. It can be seen that the circuit board of the 5050 light strip is wider than that of the 3528 light strip.

4: Performance

The power consumption of the 5050 light strip is 0.18w, and the driving current intensity is 60mA, while the power consumption of the 3528 light strip is 0.06w, and the driving current is slightly 20mA, so the 5050 consumes more power than the 3528.

Summary:

5050 light strips are developed on the basis of 3528 light strips. In terms of performance, 5050 light strips have better performance and higher brightness than 3528 light strips. Therefore, 5050 light strips are more expensive. When choosing, you can buy according to your own decoration situation and actual economic ability. For example, the light strips decorated in the living room can choose 5050 light strips with higher brightness, while the relatively small spaces such as bedrooms and dining rooms can choose 3528 light strips. This can meet the decoration needs and is more cost-effective.