LED strip or light bulb which saves electricity?

LED strips and light bulbs are two very common in modern lighting products, and their use is becoming more and more widespread. However, when using them, many people will be concerned about their energy consumption and energy saving, that is, which is more energy efficient. Below, I will compare the energy efficiency of LED strips and bulbs in detail from the following aspects, respectively, to help you better understand these two products.

Energy consumption comparison
The energy consumption of LED strip lights and light bulbs is calculated based on different power. In general, the same power, LED strip lights are brighter than bulbs. For example, a 7W LED strip can replace a 40W incandescent bulb, and the light from the LED strip is softer, more uniform, more in line with people's visual perception, and no glare, not easy to fatigue, so at the same brightness, LED strip is more energy-efficient than the bulb.

Lighting effect comparison
Bulbs mainly emit thermal radiation, and in the light at the same time will also release a lot of heat, making the lighting efficiency is not high. LED strip light is through the current through the semiconductor material to achieve luminescence, its energy conversion efficiency is higher, so LED strip light can provide a higher lighting effect at the same power. In addition, the LED strip can adjust the brightness and color temperature to create different lighting effects, more flexible and practical than the light bulb.

Lifespan Comparison
The life span of bulbs is generally shorter than LED strips, which can generally only be used for about 1000-2000 hours. The life span of LED strip lights is much longer than that of light bulbs, which can reach more than 50,000 hours. This is because the LED strip is through the current through the semiconductor material to achieve luminescence, while the bulb is through the filament is heated to achieve luminescence, so the bulb is susceptible to high temperature, easy to burn out. LED strip light will not be affected by high temperature, so the life is longer.

Environmental protection comparison
LED strips are more environmentally friendly than light bulbs because they consume less energy, which not only reduces electricity expenses, but also helps reduce carbon emissions and environmental pollution. In addition, LED light beads can also be recycled to reduce the impact on the environment.

The energy-saving effect of LED strips is not only in terms of energy consumption, but it also has the following advantages.

Low heat generation
LED strip light is emitted by passing an electric current through semiconductor materials, so it does not generate as much heat as a light bulb. This not only reduces electricity costs, but also reduces the frequency of air conditioner use, thus achieving energy saving and environmental protection.

No ultraviolet and infrared radiation
LED strips are safer and healthier because they do not produce harmful substances or damage human health as there is no ultraviolet or infrared radiation.

Low light decay
LED strip light decay is very low, its light efficiency in the life of the basic will not be reduced, while the light bulb will gradually decay with the use of time. This means that LED strips have a long service life and can provide stable lighting for a longer period of time.

In summary, LED strips are more energy efficient and environmentally friendly than light bulbs. Although LED strips may be more expensive than light bulbs in terms of initial cost, in the long run, LED strips are less expensive to maintain and replace, and can better meet the needs of users. As a result, LED strips have become a very popular and sought-after option in the modern lighting industry.