There's been a huge breakthrough in the lighting industry over the past few years. With the arrival of LED technology, lighting has gained a whole new dimension and a wide range of new possibilities have emerged. The development of lighting technology allows LED lights not only to illuminate the space, but also to adjust the atmosphere.
Spotlights are a kind of spotlights, which are typical non-main lights and can create an indoor lighting atmosphere. Since small spotlights can change angles freely, the effect of combined lighting is also ever-changing. The light of spotlights is soft, and it can also provide local lighting to create an atmosphere.
With so many various LED lights available on the market, it's not always easy for us to make the right choice. This short guide will show you what features of LED spotlights to consider when looking for the most suitable product for yourself.
Types of spotlights
1. Downlights, which use the embedded installation method of downlights and have the characteristics of spotlight angle adjustment and concentrated beam angle
Embedded in the ceiling.
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2. Track spotlights, which need to be installed on special rails, can adjust the position and irradiation angle of the lamp on the track according to actual lighting needs.
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3. Magnetic spotlights, similar to track lights, are installed on magnetic tracks by magnetic absorption. The track of magnetic spotlights can be embedded in the ceiling. Multiple light sources can be combined.
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How to choose spot light?
1. Power and brightness
The power and brightness of the LED bulb is probably the most important feature. We are used to thinking about this in terms of Watts, as we remember that a 60 watt incandescent light bulb gives out more light than the 40 watt one. We should remember, however, that by watts we measure the amount of energy in, and not out.
The same goes for brightness, for which watts are no longer a relevant means of measure. Foremost a narrower beam angle will result in more brightness. However, it isn't the level of brightness but the amount of light which is produced that really matters, and that is measured in lumens (lm).
2. Beam angle
Beam angle determines how narrow or how wide the light beam will be cast by a certain type of lamps.
LED spotlight light can reach up to 120°. The light will be more dispersed. You will be able to illuminate a wider area, but you will be "diluting" the light across a larger area, effectively reducing the amount of illumination on that surface.so it's most suitable for your living room space or kitchen counters.
A narrow beam (from 20-40°), on the other hand. It will be concentrating the light into a smaller area, thereby increasing the amount of light that shines in that area, which will be the best choice for highlighting a piece of artwork.
3. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)
Color temperature (CCT) is a technical term used to indicate that the light contains color components, that is, a measure of whether the light emitted by the lamp is yellow or blue. The unit of measurement is "K" (Kelvin), and the most common CCT is between 2700K and 6500K. The higher the Kelvin level, the whiter the light. There are basically three types of colour temperature: cold (5000K-6500K), neutral(4000K-4500K) and warm(2700K-3500K).
4. Color Rendering Index(CRI)
CRI is a specification of an LED luminaire that demonstrates the realistic colour rendering. It is scored on a scale with 0-100, 100 being the best, means the colours under artificial light are displayed in the same way as in natural sunlight.. Different CRIs show different colors under the same object.Low CRI would make the surface of an object look dull and lacking in colour. It is recommended to buy spot lights with a minimum of 80 CRI.
5. Dimmable
When choosing the best LED spotlights, it's also worth considering whether you need dimmable or non-dimmable lights. It's very beneficial to add bulbs with this feature because not only will this allow you to control the intensity of light in your room. Also, you'll be able to save a substantial amount of money as dimmed light will use less energy.
Conclusion
LED spotlights form a large category in the contemporary lighting industry. There are thousands of products available at different prices and in various shapes and colours. Welcome to contact JARSTAR Lighting and choose the spot light that best suits your needs.
