Do you know the difference between constant current RGBW LED strip VS constant voltage RGBW LED strip? Suntechlite will help you carefully identify.
The parameters in the following pictures are a comparison between constant current RGBW LED strips and constant voltage RGBW LED strips:
Feature | Constant Voltage RGBW LED Strip | |
Voltage | DC24V | DC24V |
LED Density | 72 LEDs/m | 60 LEDs/m |
Power Consumption | 10W/m | 12W/m |
Connection Length | Up to 15 meters | Up to 10 meters |
Brightness at Head | 600 LM/m | 720 LM/m |
Brightness at End | 570 LM/m (minimal drop) | 446 LM/m (significant drop) |
Brightness Consistency | High; maintains brightness across longer distances | Low; noticeable drop over distance |
Efficiency | More efficient due to consistent current delivery | Less efficient due to voltage drop over distance |
Recommended Use | Long installations requiring uniform brightness | Shorter installations prioritizing high initial brightness |
In addition, you can also click here to learn more about the differences between constant current LED strips and constant voltage LED strips.
Key Takeaways:
Constant Current RGBW LED Strips:
- Provides even and consistent brightness even over long distances( can up to 15 meters).
- The brightness difference is very small,brightness at the LED strip input end is 600 LM/m, it can still be maintained 570 LM/m at 15 meters.
- Is very suitablefor large projects requiring uniform brightness.
If you are also interested, this DC24V, 72leds/m, RGBW constant current LED strip can let you know more.
Constant Voltage RGBW LED Strips:
- The brightnessat the LED strip input end is 720 LM/m, but there will be obvious brightness loss at the output end, around 446 LM/m at 10 meters.
- It isvery better for shorter distance or projects that don’t require long distances.
In addition to regular models of constant voltage LED strips, we also have constant voltage high-density LED strips. If you are also interested, please click to view.
Summarize:
For projects that require long distances and no light degradation, constant current RGBW LED strips is a better choice. However, for short distance lighting, the raw brightness at the led strip input is more important, constant voltage RGBW LED strips is more suitable.
Constant current LED strips can ignore the brightness difference between the beginning and the end of the LED strip. If you have high requirements for brightness but also need to save energy, then we also have high-efficiency LED strips to choose from. Please check the link to learn more about the difference between high-efficiency LED strips and regular LED strips.