The 5050 LED strip lights have become a popular solution thanks to their high energy efficiency, vibrant illumination, and versatility. Surprisingly, they get their name from the LED chip size, measuring 5mm by 5mm.
Moreover, the 5050 lights have various customization and color options making them the go-to solution for commercial and residential applications. Furthermore, their high flexibility makes them easy to install on almost all surfaces, including irregular ones.
Most users looking for cost-effective and environment-friendly lighting options are shunning traditional solutions for 5050 LED strip lights.
For more about 5050 light features and power consumptions, keep reading.
What Are 5050 LED Strip Lights?
Like all the other LED strip lights, the 5050 option also contains a flexible strip with several light-emitting diodes. The “5050” represents the chip’s size of 5.0 mm by 5.0 mm.
The 5050 LED strip lights are available in different colors, including RGB and single colors, and you can use them for decorative or practical purposes. One exciting feature of these strip lights is their high flexibility, allowing you to mold them into different shapes and bend them for installation on different surfaces.
Moreover, manufacturers design these lights with adhesive backing to enable easy and secure installation on walls or other surfaces. Furthermore, they have designated cutting points to help you customize the length to fit your requirements.
And since the lights emit a bright illumination, you can comfortably employ them for accent and task lighting.
5050 LED Strip Light Power Consumption
(LED strip light in spiral composition)
We measure the LED strip power consumption in watts per meter (W/m). Generally, the overall power consumption depends on several factors, including the color option in use, LEDs per meter, brightness level, and strip length.
Generally, one 5050 LED chip consumes about 0.24W of power. Therefore, you can easily calculate or estimate the power of the whole strip by multiplying 0.24W by the total LEDs on the strip.
For example, if we assume we have 100 5050 LEDs over a length of one meter, the total power consumption is 24W/m. Simply put, every meter of that particular strip light will consume at least 24W.
But since power consumption depends on factors like brightness level, you can adjust them to reduce your power costs. Fortunately, most 5050 LED strip lights are highly energy efficient and won’t consume much power.
For an accurate power consumption estimate, check the datasheet or your manufacturer’s specifications for the 5050 LED you are dealing with.
Features of 5050 LED Strip Light
(purple 5050 RGB lights)
All 5050 LED strip lights present the following features that make them a top priority for most people.
Brightness
If there is one thing you can count on the 5050 LED strip lights, it is the high brightness that can illuminate almost any space.
Therefore, you can comfortably employ them for all lighting purposes, including decorative and task lighting.
Color Options
You will find 5050 LED strip lights in different colors, including RGB ( combining red, green, and blue lights) and single colors (cool and warm white lights).
And in most cases, we use RGB lights for creative lighting designs by combining the primary colors (red, green, and blue).
Flexibility
Manufacturers design 5050 lights with materials that can bend or fold to fit different configurations and shapes.
Therefore, it becomes easy to make installation even on irregular walls and objects.
Extendability
Manufacturers design 5050 lights with designated cut points, providing room to cut or extend strip length to your satisfaction.
This way, you can easily install your LED strip lights in your desired space or size the strip accordingly.
And in some cases, you can connect several LED strips to run a longer distance.
Dimmability
With most 5050 LED lights, you can control the brightness level or intensity how you want.
This feature allows you to create specific atmospheres or moods and, at the same time, regulate energy consumption.
Energy-Efficiency
As mentioned above, an average 5050 LED chip consumes 0.24 watts which is way lower than 13-15 watts for fluorescent light.
And if you increase the number of LED chips, you will even get more brightness.
Moreover, the high energy efficiency means that the lights waste less energy in the form of heat.
Therefore, the overall energy cost is low when operating 5050 LED lights than other options like fluorescent or incandescent lights.
Waterproof Features
Manufacturers design 5050 LED strip lights with waterproof features, especially for application in the outdoor setting.
Generally, they encase the strips in a quality protective coating like silicone to resist dust or water.
Smart Integration/Remote Control
(LED strip light with remote control)
Remote control features on 5050 LED strip lights help adjust the lighting effects, light color, and brightness level.
Additionally, we have 5050 light models integrated with smart systems to enable control via voice commands or smartphones.
How does The 5050 LED Strip Light Differ from other LED Strip Lights
(Macro shot 5050 LED strip light)
This section highlights how the 5050 LED light differs from notable strip lights like 5630 and 3528.
5630 vs. 5050
The differences between the 5630 and 5050 LED strip lights arise from their brightness and chip size.
While the 5630 strip light measures 5.6 mm by 3.0 mm, the 5050 light measures 5.0 mm by 5.0 mm.
And since the 5630 strip light has larger LED chips, it produces more brightness than the 5050 light.
However, we know the 5050 LED light has high versatility, especially with lighting effects and color options (RGB variations).
3528 vs. 5050
Similarly, there are significant differences between 3528 and 5050 LED strip lights, especially regarding brightness and chip size.
While the 5050 light chips measure 5.0 mm by 5.0 mm, the 3528 LED chips are smaller, with 3.5 mm by 2.8 mm.
Therefore, larger sizes of the 5050 LED strip light mean they are brighter than the 3528 options.
FAQs
How many 5050 LED strip light is you allowed to connect together?
There is no limit to how many 5050-LED strip lights you can link together, although most manufacturers limit the number depending on the power supply.
Generally, with a high supply capacity, you can connect many LED strip lights.
However, most manufacturers limit connecting 5050 strip lights to 3-5 meters. And if you exceed this limit, expect a voltage drop or reduction in performance.
Is the 5050 LED strip light waterproof?
Surprisingly, we have both waterproof and non-waterproof 5050 LED strip lights.
The non-waterproof 5050 LED lights don’t have the mechanisms or coating to withstand moisture, and we mainly use them indoors.
On the other hand, the waterproof 5050 LED lights common in outdoor settings have a coating like silicone to withstand dust, moisture, or other harsh environmental conditions.
Is the 5050 strip light brighter than the 5630?
The 5630 LED lights have larger LED chips than the 5050-LED strip light. Therefore, they illuminate brighter than the 5050 LED lights.
However, the 5050 light is still brighter enough to support indoor and outdoor commercial and residential lighting. And if you want more brightness, increase the strip length.
Final Remarks
Buying an affordable but extendable and energy-efficient lighting solution is in your best interest.
Funny enough, this and more is what buying a 5050 LED strip light guarantees for any outdoor or indoor space.
While these lights contain LED chips measuring just 5.0 mm by 5.0 mm, they consume only 0.24W.
Therefore, no lighting solution, whether fluorescent or incandescent, comes any closer regarding energy efficiency.