Differences between LED Spotlights and LED Down Lights

In life, many people could not distinguish LED down light from LED spotlights. In household decoration, LED down lights and LED spotlights have different usages. To put it in a simply way, LED down light is a more condenser light compared with ordinary surface mounted lighting. It is generally used for general lighting or auxiliary lighting. LED spotlight is a highly condensed lamp. The light from it casts on a specific target. LED spotlight is mainly used for special lighting. For example, to emphasize a very tasty and interesting place. Then what is the difference between LED spotlights and LED down lights? Here we will distinguish the two lights from the light source and the application position.

Differences between LED Spotlights and LED Down Lights

1. The light source

LED down lights can be installed with LED bulbs as well as LED fluorescent lamps.

The light direction of LED down light could not be adjusted.

General household LED spotlight uses LED lamp beads. Of course, LED bulbs are not necessarily used in large LED spotlights. Generally, the light direction of LED spotlights can be adjusted freely.

2. The application position

LED down lights are generally installed inside the ceilings which should be 150mm high. Of course, there also exists external type LED down light. In areas without dome light or drop light, LED down light chandelier could be a good choice since the light is relatively softer than spotlight.

LED spotlight can generally be divided into orbital, point hanging and embedded. LED spotlight generally has a transformer, but there are also without a transformer. The embedded LED spotlight can be installed inside the ceiling. LED spotlight is mainly used in areas need emphasizing, such as TV walls, paintings, jewelry, etc., which can enhance the light effects.

Therefore, how to choose the right LED lighting products requires the users to have a clear understanding of their needs so that they can select the proper one between LED spotlights and LED down lights.