High efficiency LED strips Regular LED strips
Have you ever encountered these problems: uneven brightness of light strips, too high energy consumption, or obvious dimming at the end after long-distance installation?
High efficiency LED strip VS regular LED strip? Which one to choose? This article will compare three mainstream high-efficiency LED strips through actual test data to help you find the most suitable model.
There are three types of high-efficiency lumen LED Strip: 210lm/w, 180lm/w and 100lm/w. They have their own characteristics, please check the pictures below to see their advantages：
Comparison: High-Efficiency LED Strips (210 LM/W, 180 LM/W, and 100 LM/W)
Our high-efficiency SMD2835 LED strip is engineered for premium luminous performance, delivering efficacy up to **180–200 lm/W**, which translates to ultra-low power consumption per lumen (W/lm). Unlike conventional LED strips that waste more energy as heat, this design converts most electrical input into usable light, bringing significant operational power savings for commercial, architectural and industrial lighting projects.
Core Technical & W/LM Explanation
Luminous efficacy is measured as **lm/W (lumens per watt)**; W/lm is its reciprocal, representing how many watts you consume to produce 1 lumen of light.
- Model 176LEDs/m DC24V: 14W/m, 155–180 lm/W → **0.0055 ~ 0.0065 W/lm**
- Model 160LEDs/m DC24V: 21W/m, up to 200 lm/W → **0.005 W/lm**
Equivalent brightness can be achieved with far less power input compared to standard LED strips (typically 80–120 lm/W). We adopt SANAN/Epistar 2835 chips with pure gold bonding wire, paired with 1+2oz thickened FPC to improve heat dissipation and suppress luminous decay. Available CRI options: Ra80, Ra90, Ra95; CCT: 3000K /4000K /6000K. Cutting segment: 8 LEDs per cut (45.4mm–50mm), beam angle 120°. IP ratings configurable from IP20, IP44, IP65, IP67 to IP68 for indoor & outdoor environment
Application & Installation Recommendations
1. Project Selection Guide by W/lm
- Prioritize the 200 lm/W version (0.005 W/lm) for large-area continuous lighting: supermarket shelving, warehouse linear lighting, office suspended cove lighting, long architectural facade runs. It minimizes total power load and reduces PSU quantity.
- 176LEDs/m 180lm/W variant balances brightness, cost and heat; ideal for cabinet lighting, display window, hotel ambient lighting.
2. Power Supply & Voltage Tips
DC24V system is recommended for long runs to mitigate voltage drop. For longer installation lengths, use dual-end power feed. Always reserve 20% power margin for LED drivers. Do not overload the power supply.
3. Thermal Management
Even though high-efficacy strips run cooler, mount the strip onto aluminum profile for continuous high-duty operation. Avoid fully enclosed non-ventilated housing; accumulated heat will degrade lm/W performance over time and shorten service life.
4. Waterproof Options
IP20: indoor dry location only, aluminum profile housing recommended. IP65/IP67/IP68 silicone extrusion or potting versions for damp, splash and outdoor direct exposure.
5. Photometric Validation
All photometric data is tested under stabilized thermal conditions. For tender projects, we can provide integrating sphere test reports with exact lm, W and W/lm data for your quotation.
Key Advantages
✅ Low W/lm = less electricity cost for the same lumen output
✅ Lower heat generation, slower lumen depreciation, 50,000+ hours lifespan
✅ Consistent color binning, SDCM ≤5 steps, uniform light output without dotting
✅ CE, RoHS compliant, supports ERP energy label requirements for EU projects
✅ Flexible customization: PCB width, waterproof grade, reel length, packaging options
Eonjoy High-Efficacy LED Strips | Multiple Models
All models adopt SANAN/Epistar chips, gold bonding wire, thickened FPC. W/lm is calculated as power divided by total lumen, clearly showing energy consumption per lumen output for client tender & photometric evaluation.
Model 1: High Efficacy 128LEDs/m SMD2835 DC24V
Description
This cost-effective high-efficiency SMD2835 strip delivers 155 lm/W, at only 10W/m, around 1550lm/m. Its **W/lm = 0.00645**. Built on 10mm white FPC with 1+2oz rolled copper for stable current and low heat rise. CCT options: 3000K/4000K/6000K; CRI Ra80/Ra90; beam angle 120°. Cutting segment every 62.5mm (8 LEDs). Waterproof grades IP20/IP44/IP65/IP67/IP68 available. It balances energy saving, brightness and project budget, ideal for mass commercial linear lighting.
Use & Installation Advice
- Best applications: office suspended cove, supermarket shelf lighting, long corridor indirect lighting, warehouse low-height area lighting.
- Power: DC24V recommended for continuous runs up to 5m single-end feed; over 5m use dual-end power injection to avoid voltage drop. Reserve 20% power margin for constant voltage driver.
- Thermal: Aluminum profile is recommended for 24/7 continuous operation. IP20 version for dry indoor only; silicone extrusion IP67/IP68 for outdoor or damp spaces.
- Tip: This model has lower LED density, so choose frosted diffuser profile if you want to eliminate visible dotting.
Model 2: High Efficacy 176LEDs/m SMD2835 DC24V
Description
Premium high efficacy strip with **180 lm/W**, power 14W/m, lumen output approx 2520lm/m, W/lm = 0.00556. Higher LED density than 128LEDs/m, smoother light distribution without obvious grain. 10mm PCB, SDCM ≤5, consistent color binning. Available Ra80, Ra90, Ra95 for retail & display requirements. Cuttable every 50mm. IP configurable. Less heat generation than standard 2835 strips, slower lumen depreciation, 50,000hrs lifespan.
Use & Installation Advice
- Best applications: hotel cove lighting, shop window backlighting, cabinet display lighting, museum accent lighting where both energy saving and high color rendering are required.
- Power & wiring: Dual-end feeding mandatory for runs >6m. Do not overload drivers. For dimming projects, use PWM or 0-10V dimmable LED power supply.
- Waterproof selection: IP65 glue coating for splash-proof indoor damp areas; IP67 silicone tube for outdoor facade.
- W/lm advantage: Compared with 128LED/m, it consumes only slightly more wattage while delivering much higher lumen, making it perfect when you need brighter light with controlled electricity cost.
Model3: Ultra High Efficacy 160LEDs/m SMD2835 DC24V
Description
Our top-tier high efficacy white LED strip, reaching **200 lm/W**, 21W/m, 4200lm/m, **W/lm = 0.005**. This is our flagship energy-saving model for large-scale lighting projects, with the lowest W/lm among our white SMD series. Adopts optimized circuit layout and high-performance SANAN chips, 1+2oz thick copper FPC to reduce thermal resistance. CCT: 3000K/4000K/6000K; CRI Ra80/Ra90; beam angle 120°, cuttable every 45–50mm. CE & RoHS compliant, meets EU ERP energy requirements.
Use & Installation Advice
- Best applications: large warehouse general lighting, big retail mall continuous cove, long architectural linear lighting, industrial replacement of fluorescent tubes. Prioritize this model when your client's tender has strict kWh saving targets.
- Thermal management: Aluminum channel is compulsory for long continuous runs, even though it runs cooler than ordinary strips. Enclosed housing without ventilation will degrade lm/W performance over time.
- Installation: Max single-end feed length 4–5m; longer runs split with dual power feed. Use low-ripple driver to protect luminous maintenance.
- Photometry: Integrating sphere test reports with exact lm, wattage and W/lm data available for tender submission.
Model4: High Efficacy CCT Tunable White 240LEDs/m SMD3014 DC24V
Description
High efficacy dual-chip CCT tunable strip, adjustable 2700K–6500K. 20W/m, total output ~2000lm/m, efficacy up to 100 lm/W, **W/lm =0.01**. 8mm narrow PCB with double-layer 2oz FPC, gold wire bonding, good heat dissipation. 120 warm white +120 cool white LEDs per meter for smooth color mixing with no dark spots. CRI Ra90 optional. Cuttable at fixed segments, IP20/IP65/IP67 available. Supports DALI, 0-10V or smart Wi-Fi controllers.
Use & Installation Advice
- Best applications: office human-centric lighting, hotel guestroom ambient light, museum & gallery adaptive lighting, showroom scene lighting.
- Power & control: Use 24V 4-channel CCT driver. Voltage drop is critical on long runs; limit single-end feed to max 4m.
- Important note: The 100lm/W efficacy is measured under balanced warm+cool white output. If only one channel is fully on, lm/W will drop. Share this W/lm explanation with clients to avoid photometric misunderstanding.
- Waterproof: IP20 dry indoor for most tunable projects; IP65 silicone coating for bathrooms or humid indoor zones.
Universal Installation Reminders for All High-Efficacy Strips
- High efficacy does not mean heat-free. Heat still accumulates in enclosed housings; always use aluminum profile for long-life operation.
- Cut **only at marked cutting lines**. Wrong cutting will damage the circuit and reduce actual lm/W.
- When calculating project power load, use the W/lm value of selected model for lumen budget.
- For outdoor use, seal all cutting joints with silicone to prevent water ingress, especially IP67/IP68 versions.
