What is the Difference Between LED Line Lights and LED Linear tube light

The latest models of LED line lights and linear LED tube lights share many similarities. Let's explore their similarities and differences:

Voltage: LED line lights come in various voltages such as 220V, 110V, 36V, 24V, and 12V, so it's important to choose the power supply that corresponds to the required voltage. Currently, 220V line lights dominate the market, but there is an increasing number of manufacturers promoting low-voltage line lights. Despite their higher cost, they offer more stability and safety for projects. While linear LED tube lights can also support 220V, the common practice is to use 24V, as their housings are relatively more fragile than those of line lights, making them prone to leakage if the housing ages.

Working Temperature: Since line lights are often used outdoors, this parameter is particularly important. The outdoor temperature requirements are generally between -40°C and +60°C, and line lights with their efficient aluminum casings generally meet this requirement.

What is the difference between LED line lights and linear LED tube lights?

Number of LED Beads: For general line lights, the number of LEDs is 9 per 300mm, 18 per 600mm, 27 per 900mm, 36 per 1000mm, and 36 per 1200mm. Guardrail tubes have lower power per LED bead, averaging only 0.2 watts per bead, unlike line lights which are typically 1 watt per bead. Therefore, the density of LED beads in linear LED tube lights is higher, making their chasing light effect better than that of line lights.

Protection Level: This is an important parameter for line lights and a key indicator of guardrail tube quality. Strict requirements are necessary for outdoor use, with a waterproof rating of IP65 or above being optimal. Additionally, there should be resistance to pressure, shattering, extreme temperatures, flame, and impact aging. In this aspect, LED line lights and linear LED tube lights are alike.

Control Method: There are currently two control methods for LED line lights: internal and external control. Internal control doesn't require an external controller, with the control system designed within the wall washer and its effects are unchangeable. External control involves connecting an external controller, and its effects can be changed by adjusting the master control. For large projects, clients often request the ability to change effects, so the external control method is used. Many wall washers also directly support the DMX512 control system. Guardrail tubes are generally designed for external control, although a small number of projects do not require it.

Emitting Angle: The emitting angles are generally divided into narrow (about 20 degrees), medium (about 50 degrees), and wide (about 120 degrees). Currently, high-power LED line lights (narrow angle) have a maximum effective projection distance of 1-2 meters. Guardrail tubes emit light at 180 degrees and generally do not serve a lighting purpose but are used for decoration.