11 best manufacturers of LED strips

LED strip is a solution not only for a visual accent on anything, but also for a full lighting of the room. Unlike traditional lamps, it consumes a minimum of energy, but at the same time provides a bright light - which, moreover, can be adjusted.

Especially for those who want to make the room more bright, we have compiled a rating of 11 best LED strips - from simple to multi-functional, from budget to premium.

How to choose LED strip

When choosing an LED strip you should pay attention to the following parameters:

1. Chroma (monochrome “white”, color, RGB);
2. Brightness and power;
3. Type of power source;
4. The presence of protection.

Chroma LED strip - one of the most important parameters that determine the scope of the device. There are "white", color and RGB-tape. The first ones shine like an ordinary lamp and are therefore suitable for creating basic lighting in a room — either accent in a closet, in a kitchen, and so on.

Colored LED Strip painted in the appropriate color and only they shine. So, in the market you can find red, blue, yellow, green devices. In principle, the assortment of colored LED strips is not limited to anything but the fantasy of manufacturers or sellers. Such devices are also suitable for creating basic or accent lighting.

RGB tapes Equipped with three LEDs - red, green and blue. The controller of such devices allows you to adjust the intensity of the glow of each of them. Due to this, RGB-tapes can glow with absolutely any color and shade (in the best models up to 16 million colors are supported), including dynamically changing it during operation.

RGB tapes mainly used to create accent lighting and for decorative purposes. However, in terms of brightness, they are almost in no way inferior to monochrome counterparts, so they are suitable for main lighting.

Brightness and power LED tapes are directly dependent on the LEDs used, as well as their number. However, these two parameters determine the scope of application of the device. Thus, LED strips with a capacity of up to 10 W / m are only suitable for local or accent lighting - for example, the lighting of a cabinet or desktop in the kitchen. For basic lighting, it is desirable to use devices with a power of 14 W / m - only they provide sufficient brightness.

Power source type determines the ease of connecting the device. The absolute majority of LED strips operate at 12 volts. And finding the right power supply for them is not difficult.

If the selected LED strip requires 5 volts or some more exotic voltage, then you should look at some other model.

When choosing LED strip you should pay attention to power consumption per meter. Then multiply it by the length of the tape - and you get the necessary power supply unit.

Suppose you choose a SMD 5050 LED strip with 120 diodes per meter. Its power consumption is 25 watts per meter, the power consumption is 12 volts. The length of the tape is 5 meters. Accordingly, you will need a power supply of 25 W × 5 m = 125 W.

The presence of protection is very important for LED strips used as accent lighting or outdoors. So, if you plan to install a device under the kitchen counter for decoration or hang it on the balcony, it is advisable to choose models with IP65 or even IP67 moisture protection. Such LED tapes are not afraid of water.

But to illuminate the cabinet or the main lighting in the room protection, in fact, is not required. Water drops still do not fall on such a tape. So you can save.

Types of LED strips

In addition to technical characteristics, LED strips differ in the type of LEDs used. Three types are most common:

1. SMD 3528;
2. SMD 5050;
3. SMD 5630

The numbers in the LED marking indicate its physical size in millimeters. So, at 3528 it is width of 35 mm and length of 28 mm. And in 5050 - 50 millimeters, respectively.

They differ not only in size, but also in intensity of luminescence. So:

1. SMD 3528 - about 5 lumens each;
2. SMD 5050 - about 10 lumens each;
3. SMD 5630 - about 18 lumens each.

It is worth choosing based on your needs. If you need bright lighting, and there is little space, you can take SMD 5050 or SMD 5630. If there is a lot of space and lighting needs decorative or accent, SMD 3528 will do.

Rating of the best manufacturers of LED strips

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of LED strips	1	Osram	4.9
	2	Cree	4.9
	3	Geniled	4.8
	4	Sveteco	4.7
	5	Joliet Technology	4.7
	6	Gauss	4.7
	7	Navigator	4.6
	8	Ledcraft	4.6
	9	Elektrostandard	4.5
	10	Feron	4.4
	11	Jazzway	4.4

Osram

Rating: 4.9

Why he: Many high-end solutions, including professional LED strips.

The German company Osram is one of the leaders in the lighting market in general and LED equipment in particular. And its solutions are not only high quality, but also multifunctional. For example, consumer-oriented solutions are usually multi-color (RGB), but bright.

But the company releases its best solutions in the LinearLight Flex series. These are professional LED strips, which are mainly focused on industrial applications. They are performed in various versions, they support a warm, cold and neutral white glow, and are distinguished by optimal energy consumption.

For home use, the company produces the flagship series, Value Flex. They have a minimum power consumption of 4-5 watts per meter, but at the same time provide a powerful light output of up to 80 lumens per watt - even a meter-long tape can replace an ordinary incandescent lamp.

Cree

Rating: 4.9

Why he: Super power LEDs.

The Cree company is primarily a manufacturer of LEDs directly. But she also releases tapes. And these devices retain the main advantage - ultra-high brightness.

The LEDs of the Cree Xlamp series, with power consumption similar to other models in the rating, provide about 80-100 lumens of brightness per watt. Due to this tape based on them can be used as the main source of lighting in the room. In addition, the system has been developed and the heat removal - the basis for the device uses a flexible aluminum radiator. Due to this, the tapes work for a long time and retain their performance even after five years.

Another important advantage of Cree LED strips is the high level of color rendering, which is more than 90 units. Due to this, the light does not distort the natural shades, is safe for the eyes and does not create the feeling of "twilight." Tapes can also be used in shop window lighting.

Geniled

Rating: 4.8

Why he: There are models with excellent protection from moisture.

If you want to install the LED strip in the kitchen, bathroom or similar areas with high humidity levels, it is recommended to pay attention to the model from the company Geniled. Unlike other manufacturers in the rating, waterproof solutions from this are performed with epoxy resin insulation (and not silicone), it guarantees excellent strength properties and resistance to aggressive external environment. All this is complemented by waterproof power supplies, controllers and other peripherals.

Of course, in the assortment of Geniled, there are not only waterproof LED strips, but also quite standard solutions. And even they also differ from devices from other manufacturers. So, thanks to the special geometry, cutting the tape will be as simple and safe as possible, and the connection of the plugs and the power supply will not require effort or any special knowledge.

Sveteco

Rating: 4.7

Why he: Relatively low price, minimal tape heating.

Sveteco LED strips are recommended for use in solutions that require continuous lighting (backlighting). They are suitable for installation in a residential area as the main source of light. This is due to the fact that these devices are minimally heated during operation.

Thus, according to the manufacturer, the LED strips in the process of work do not heat up to temperatures above +30 degrees Celsius. Due to this, the need for radiators is eliminated, and the risk of burnout due to melting of the conductors becomes minimal. Tapes can shine for hours - and at the same time their operational period will still be more than one year.

In addition, LED strips from Sveteco have a low price. At the same time, the performance characteristics are not much inferior to other models - the devices provide brightness up to 200-300 lumens per meter.

Joliet Technology

Rating: 4.7

Why he: The highest quality LED strips.

The European company Joliet Technology is little known in the domestic market for LED strips - but primarily because of the relatively high price of such equipment. However, the high cost of devices is perfectly explained by their quality.

So, the company uses high-quality LEDs, which provide a uniform glow without flickering and with accurate preservation of color temperature. A sophisticated multilayer substrate simultaneously acts as a radiator that removes and dissipates heat. Thus, LED strips from the company Joliet Technology are not only practical, but also durable.

However, they are extremely rare on store shelves. It will be necessary to order such tapes directly from Europe, often - directly from the manufacturer, which means that it will be difficult and not always advisable to buy several meters for one room.

Gauss

Rating: 4.7

Why he: High build quality, reliability and durability, a wide range.

The German company Gauss is one of the largest "players" in the market of modern lighting equipment.Its products are of high quality, which is largely due to the accurate and reliable assembly.

Gauss is so confident in the quality of its decisions that it gives them a guarantee of 3-5 years - this is one of the biggest indicators in the rating. Thanks to a neat, accurate assembly and a well-developed substrate-radiator, the tapes last for a long time and maintain the quality of work during the whole period of operation.

The company offers a variety of models of LED strips - monochrome, RGB, residential, professional. There are also the necessary controllers, power supplies, channels, diffusers and any other necessary equipment. Thanks to this, you can buy everything you need for lighting in a single store and from one manufacturer.

Navigator

Rating: 4.6

Why he: A good combination of price and quality.

The Russian-Chinese brand Navigator has been in the market for lighting equipment for a relatively short time — about 8-10 years. But during this time he has already managed to strengthen. This is due primarily to high quality products with its relatively low price.

So, in terms of reliability and durability, Navigator products are fully capable of competing with solutions from more premium manufacturers in the ranking (such as Gauss or Osram). A lot of attention is paid to quality control - from the actual LEDs to the assembly of the tapes themselves. Due to this, the devices work for a long time and retain their performance for a long time.

At the same time, the price of LED strips is quite adequate. And their range is very large - the company produces monochrome solutions, RGB, as well as specialized, designed for accent lighting of certain zones and rooms.

Ledcraft

Rating: 4.6

Why he: Large assortment and low prices.

The Russian company LEDcraft is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of LED equipment. And its products are of good quality while maintaining low prices. So, its main advantage is cheap protected LED strips.

In particular, silicone LED shell waterproof LED LED strips (IP65 grade, suitable for kitchen, bathroom and rooms with high humidity) are 1.5-2 times cheaper than competitors. Models with IP67 protection - filled with epoxy resin and placed in a silicone tube, suitable for outdoor use - also 1.2-1.5 times.

In this case, the build quality remains high enough. Tapes are suitable for temporary and permanent lighting, and thanks to a large assortment of more than 100 models, you can choose the right solution for any situation.

Elektrostandard

Rating: 4.5

Why he: One of the largest and oldest manufacturers of LED strips.

The Chinese company Elektrostandard - this standard in the market of LED equipment. The LED tapes it develops are of the highest quality. In addition, she regularly uses the latest technology in production, so that the range is often updated with completely unique solutions.

So, it was she who was one of the first to start producing the so-called “flexible neon” - 220-volt LED strips imitating neon lamps.And now it offers the widest range of such devices, which differ in color, brightness and other technical characteristics.

The company's assortment includes dozens of models of various LED strips. There are both monochrome and RGB, as well as unique "multicolor", providing a completely unusual multicolor glow. Build quality is always high, and the price is quite adequate.

Feron

Rating: 4.4

Why he: Low price, adequate quality.

Production of the Chinese company Feron has a very low price. In fact, its LED strips are one of the cheapest in the rating, a model about five meters long without protection can be purchased for 700-800 rubles. But at the same time, in terms of quality and other performance characteristics, they differ little from more expensive configurations.

Like many other Chinese manufacturers, Feron offers a fairly wide range of unusual solutions. It includes, for example, “flexible neon”, duralight garlands, 220-volt configurations and much, much more. But, of course, the main part of the range is represented by 12-volt solutions.

Among the 12-volt solutions there are many ready-made configurations based on RGB-tapes. They are suitable for use at home - as both primary and accent lighting. The sets include not only CDs, but also controllers, consoles, and more.

Jazzway

Rating: 4.4

Why he: Products have been certified, which guarantees high quality.

Jazzway is another one of the young Chinese brands. The company was originally focused on the production of SD, so that its solutions are reliable and high quality. At the same time, the price is more than adequate, even lower than that of some other Chinese manufacturers in the rating.

But the range of the company is quite wide. It includes not only standard LED strips, but also relatively unusual solutions - for example, RGB LED mains voltage, which are a modern substitute for duralight (and at the same time offer a multicolor glow). The company also produces "flexible neon", ready-made kits for quick installation, power supplies and controllers. She can also buy aluminum profiles that are suitable for installing devices that are oriented for a long time - and act as a radiator for high temperatures.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.