Practical Q&A
How to choose the color temperature and power of ceiling lights brands
Answer: Follow the recommendations below to achieve the basic brightness for your home.
Living Room:4-5W/square Meter Bedroom2-3w/square Meter
Restaurant, kitchen: 5-6W/square meter
In order to make the lighting effect more coordinated, it is recommended that the same type of lighting source in the same space use the same color temperature.
If it is a fixed color temperature ceiling lamp, it is recommended to be 4000K or below.
Nowadays, almost all ceiling lamps come with dimming and memory functions as standard, so there is no need to worry.
For the problem of over-brightness, it is more practical to buy stepless dimming for bedrooms than three-stage dimming.
How to choose a color rendering index
Answer: The ceiling lamp is an essential lighting fixture. It’s best to have it as high as possible.
R9>0, according to the national standard Ra>80 can meet most of your home’s needs.
The CRI for many big brands still uses the national standard. If you have a budget Sufficient, studios, studios, and children’s rooms can use ceiling lamps with high color rendering properties.
Better light quality
In certain scenes, like painting, makeup, and other tasks that require high-quality colors, light sources of superior quality can play an important role.
They are also more comfortable for daily use. This is why we buy high-color rendering lamps or full-spectrum lamps for grounding.
Reasons to be angry, not gimmicks such as “eye protection”.
Purple LEDs are the best choice if you’re concerned about color rendering index. It has low spectral missing rate, high continuity, small color tolerance, gentle spectrum, no obvious troughs and peaks, and the spectrum is closest to sunlight.
For example, the pictures below are both 4000K and Ra>96 high color rendering LED lamps. The difference can be clearly seen from the spectrum.
Some lights have a high apparent color index, but the color is still dim under the light.
This is probably because only Ra is marked, and Ra is the average of R1-R8.
This section primarily represents the reductionibility of light colours. For example, R12 in the picture below is only 70 +.
If you really care about the CRI, don’t hold on to Ra.
Consider the color spectrum, CRI (color rendering index), Rg/Rf and color tolerance.
Red apples and red strawberries are commonly used by e-commerce companies to describe the CRI.
Not reliable, the simple and reliable way is to buy purple LED.
Q: What are the common ways of emitting light from ceiling lamps? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Answer: Direct lighting, light guide plate side lighting, linear silicone lampshade
Q: What are the advantages of light guide plate ceiling lamps over traditional ceiling lamps?
Answer: It is thinner, about 2cm, compared to the traditional ceiling lamp, which is about 10cm.
More comfortable. Compared with the direct downward emission of traditional ceiling lamps, the side emission of the light guide plate is softer.
It is more beautiful, easier to use, and durable.
It’s more worry-free. It’s a metaphysics that traditional ceiling lamps won’t let mosquitoes in. Light-guided ceiling lights are a science.
More expensive means you are rich
Question: Which direct-emitting ceiling lamps have advantages over light guide plate ceiling lamps?
Answer: The direct-emitting light source/power supply is modular.
By removing the lamp shade, you can easily change the source of light.
Maintenance costs are extremely low. The light guide plate is not for non-professionals.
Linear silicone lamp shade: This is the most common method of creating linear surface ceiling lights. It can give a linear feeling and be slightly dazzling. The thickness of the conventional lamp body can be about 6cm.
Q: What is the life expectancy of a ceiling light?
Answer: Generally, the service life of the brand’s LED lamps is 15000h~25000H+. According to the usage frequency of 8 hours a day, there is no pressure for more than 5 years. Lamps with high positioning are free of pressure for at least 10 years (with low light efficiency). I have said it a hundred times and come with it. Buy only brand-name lanterns and lamps for your light sources. Even if they are brand-name lamps and lanterns, you must purchase brand-name light sources.
The commonly used L70 standard, that is, the time it takes for the light to decay to 70% is considered a defective product, not a dead light.
How to choose the right size ceiling lamp for the living room
Answer: The ratio between the length width and the heightwidth should be 1:5. If the living room measures 5M 3.5M, then the lamp size should be around 100cm70cm. It is for reference only.
Question: What is the mainstream price range for ceiling lamps?
Answer: Taking three bedrooms and two living rooms as an example, usually 2-3K is the mainstream budget. No matter how expensive the ceiling lamp is, it is either a brand premium, a difference in model, or an improvement in light source, material, workmanship, and function. It can be purchased as a set. You can save money by buying them together.
Question: There are many big brand ceiling lamps online that are very cheap. Can I buy them?
Answer: Of course you can. If you’re on a tight budget, running models from different brands are a good option. But don’t demand too much. Please top up if you are demanding a lot.
Why?
- E-commerce competition and volumetric energy stores cannot even think about it. Sales volume of 10W+ for a single model is common in e-commerce, but entities cannot even think about it. Each brand has its own high-volume models to gain attention, and merchants’ profits are very low. Even though they rely on lamps with high unit prices to make profit, some companies lose money or make money when big sales occur.
Large quantities lead to advantages, single product sales often start at tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands, and one production line only produces one lamp. The cost of opening the mold is negligible, no matter how low it is.
Does the quality of the product seem poor?
-Won’t
Today’s LED light source technology is very mature. The service life of the LED light source is 15000H to 25000H. The average maintenance interval will be no less than five years if the light is used 8 hours per day. And the average defect rate will be no more than 1%. The manufacturer is likely to lose money if the light is not maintained.
There is no problem with the light source as long as it is certified. Many ultra-cheap bulbs have a color rendering of more than 90. LEDs and driving power supplies are too mature and popular.
It is true that “saving” materials is “saving”, but it is rarely “stealing”.
Q: The line-surface series ceiling lamps are much more expensive. What is the difference in price? Is it worth it?
Answer: The main reason for the price difference is due to model. Small sales volume, high assembly costs, and high single-mode costs are all reasons for the high price. From the perspective of the lamp itself, the premium is higher than the value. From an aesthetic point of view, it is worth spending a few more dollars. Buy something that is visually pleasing.
Styles that are timeless will never go out of fashion
Answer: The more classic and simple the model is, the more attractive it will be. The shorter the lifespan of models that are popular on the internet and flashy will be the more the model is known. The style of lamps changes every year. It is impossible to decorate your home every year. The best models to buy are classics. main direction.
Q: Any recommendations for brands of ceiling lamps?
The recommended price for a 3-family room is $1,200 (only for ceiling lamps with direct downward lighting).
If you care about cost-effectiveness (0.8-2K), please refer to major domestic circulation brands such as Opple, NVC, and Sanxiong.
Panasonic and Philips are good options if your budget is low (under 2K).
If you care about precision workmanship and light source comfort, choose Berman (5K watch)
Yeelight (around 2K), if you are looking for Mijia smart lighting, is a great choice.
The lipro series is a good choice if you are looking for a minimalist design with omni-spectral light. The entire series is made of purple LEDs (approximately 5K).
- Below is a small table of content
- New Products This Year
- Pick up missing items
- Popular items from various brands
New products this year
NVC Full Spectrum
NVC has a very rich product line. In recent years, it has made major upgrades in light sources. From ceiling lamps, downlights, to floor lamps/table lamps, Ra97+ high-quality light sources with high color rendering can be seen everywhere.
It is important to note that this lamp is not only cost-effective, but also a good one that anyone can afford.
Ideal Light (Guanghua), for example, is a series of downlights from NVC.
The deep cup design not only prevents glare, but also has a large beam angle of 90deg for more uniform illumination.
- There is also an ultra-high color rendering index of nearly 98
- The key costs more than 40 Yuan.
NVC Small White Ceiling Lamp
The 5-light package is available for 1K+. This is a Mijia intelligent ceiling lamp that has Ra97 high color rendering and CQS98 high lighting source parameters. It also features an airtight lamp, anti-mosquito, and a high-quality light source. (will be mentioned later)
NVC’s Future Light ceiling series is also available for users with higher standards.
NVC future light
- The entire series comes standard with Ra98 high color rendering, CQS98, RG0 blue light level, and exemption level strobe.
- Bright, very bright. The whole series is bright. The luminous flux of the living room lamp is 8000+lm. It is possible to fill a 30 square meter living room with soft and bright light. “Eye protection” should be uniform illumination over a wide area.
- The prism lens can reduce glare and spread light evenly. Even under such high brightness, it can still reach UGR <= 19.
- Light guide plate design, preventing mosquitoes is not a metaphysics but a science.
- The metal lamp body has an ultra-thin, delicate texture and is simple, versatile and slim.
- All Mijia products are ecological, making it easier to combine with other eco-friendly products. The price/performance ratio has also increased compared to the same time last year.
2) lipro E2 ceiling lamp
Important upgrade
Continues to maintain the high quality “Ruran light” that is similar to sunlight.
Upgrade to the Mijia ecosystem based on Lipro Smart Home and HomeKit.
3Brightness upgrade, the brightness/power of the same type of ceiling lamp has been greatly improved, and it is “not dazzling”.
Upgrade to a 4Color temperature from 3000-4000K up to 3000-5000K
Upgraded dimming, with improved power performance and a smoother, more delicate dimming.
Material upgrade: The metal lamp body now has a better texture, and a stronger thermal conductivity.
7Quick installation upgrade, optimized quick installation base, making installation more convenient.
Readers who often read my articles know that I have been recommending this brand and have never been disappointed.
The light source from head to toe is purple LED, with low blue light, low color tolerance, high color fidelity, and high color rendering index CRI90+. The light source is of top quality, Ra97+.
HomeKit Mijia and Matter are finally here.
It’s true that I used to boast about him being an abortion expert, but now I can no longer call him such.
Each product has an original design and can think from the user’s perspective.
After installation, the round ceiling light is only 2.16cm in thickness.
The materials and craftsmanship are unambiguous from the inside to the outside. Although the price is not cheap, judging from the comprehensive products , the price/performance ratio is still there.
Berman Rohm S1/A1/L1
I bought Rohm. It was really untimely. Just one month after receiving the goods, it was said that it had been upgraded to full spectrum.
I did not confirm with an official if it was a LED purple (I do not know if this is true). The sky was filled with ten thousand ants, but judging by the data that I had tested previously, it is clear that the light source in use has improved significantly.
The official announcement has been made
Regardless of the light source, this lamp is also very good. The lamp is made of metal and has a lot of weight.
It is easy to tell that it’s a Berman Lamp at first glance.
It is also very recognizable. Berman also offers a 10-year warranty on performance, which is a very good thing in the lighting industry.
It is the first time that a lighting company of international standing has taken this approach.
Both rectangular and round living room lights as well as bedroom lights are available
4) Honeywell ceiling light
This is not a new model. It’s listed with other models in the same range of prices for your convenience.
Bright, very bright, the ideal light living room lamp is 8000lm, the natural light (direct light) is up to 9000lm, oh my…
Ideal ceiling light is brighter but less powerful than natural ceiling lights.
-Lamps that have high color rendering are often forced to sacrifice brightness. Ideal light is side-emitting and has a lower utilization rate. High power and low brightness are normal.
It is also a very good lamp, and it is still highly recognizable. Here are the 13 grids of the brand.
Some people claim that taking pictures of Honeywell light fixtures with a smartphone can cause “water ripples”, and there’s a stroboscopic danger.
Let me tell you: No, no, no. It is safe to use a stroboscope for measuring it. Photographing with a mobile phone is unreliable. I didn’t see any “water ripples” in the photos taken with my mobile phone.
The lamp itself is good, but personally I don’t care for the logo being on the surface of the lamp. The advertisement is a little forced.
5) yeelight light guide slim/mix
Yeelight is very familiar. It is the mainstay of Mijia’s ecological lighting section. Its products have good value for money. After the ultra-thin ceiling lamps in the first half of the year were overturned, slim mix is here. It has all the functions that Mijia has.
Showdown: This lamp is very popular, and I am also riding on the popularity of this ceiling lights brands. I’m too busy to do this during this time. I will also use the cloud for the time being. The feedback from friends is not bad. According to the urinary properties of yeelight, it should be No big deal.
Everyone can identify themselves
Pick up missing items
If your pocket is tight, the high-volume models of various brands are almost the best solution, just buy indiscriminately with your eyes closed.
All of them are used to generate income during big sales. Price-performance ratios are very high. Usually, a whole house can be purchased for just a few hundred yuan.
You can enjoy the quality and service of big brands at the price of other brands, but don’t ask for too much, especially Workmanship, please top up if you have high requirements.
Budget for the entire house is 0.5K to 1.5K. There are models with high volume, models that are cost-effective, and models with high color rendering. Take a look here:
Simple ceiling lamp
The price refers to the approximate price of a three-bedroom apartment
1) NVC Snow ceiling lights brands
Everyone calls him a little white light, Ra97 high color rendering, CQS98 high light source parameters
The lamp body has an airtight seal, and is anti-mosquito as well as insect-proof.
The lamp can be removed for cleaning and then easily re-installed. It is light and convenient.
Mijia smart lights come with standard lighting in the bedroom and living room.
Get the 5-light package at 1K+
2) yeelight Lingxi
A very classic model. Last year, the package price was over 2K. Last year, I tested ceiling light brands and found that the color rendering index (Ra95) was very high. According to the official website, the light source has been upgraded to “full spectrum” of Ra97. In theory, it is better than the original one. Even without upgrading the source of light, the price is still worth it.
This year, Lingxi launched a tri-proof back-mounted light. It’s up to you to choose. Here are a few suggestions.
How do you select an individual?
Three male Aurora Haoyu within 2K or less
The main ceiling lights brands is less than 1K. It is very cost-effective and has a good light source. I bought this light after recommending it to several Zhihu Influencers via private messages. After using it, they all say it is good and the most important thing is that it is cheap.
You can still save money by choosing the cloud wing lighting set for your bedroom. It costs more than 1K dollars for the entire house.
4) yeelight fiber jade (around 2K)
I have talked about this lamp thousands of times. It is a very classic model of Yeelight. It used to have daylight algorithm, but it has been castrated long ago. It is likely that the reduction in configuration was done to create a larger gap between the old and new models, so the new one can be easily pushed aside. I have seen crowded For toothpaste, there really isn’t much to squeeze out.
The lamp has a color rendering index of 90+. It comes with Mijia Smart Control, Atom Switch, dimming, and color adjustment as standard.
Last year, a three-bedroom, four-light package cost just over 2k. This year, it only costs a few thousand yuan, a discount of several hundred yuan. It is still worth buying.
5) Philips Yixuan ceiling lamp (1K+)
The lampshade has a minimalist design, and the frame is made from solid alloy. With a 120W 8300lm luminous flux, you can easily cover more than 30 square metres with just one lamp. The 970*650 size is too big. Large light-emitting surfaces also produce a softer light with the same brightness.
Wide color temperature, the lowest color temperature is 2700K, the highest color temperature is 6500K.
CRI, Ra80+, passed.
Ultra-thin? The thin frame does not mean the thinness of the whole ceiling lights brands. The frame is 2.8cm thick and the whole lamp measures 9cm.
intelligent? You can travel all over the world with one remote control. It has four preset lighting functions, including a sleep mode and a delayed lights-off function.
Why would you recommend this lamp to others?
The picture shows that the lamp is very durable with a low failure rate. It is a cost-effective model from a long-established lamp company. Don’t expect any bells and whistles and eye-catching parameters. This lamp is more suitable for you who want to be worry-free, simple and pragmatic.
6) Midea natural/s (1.5K-3K+)
The light source is what makes the product stand out. It is good to have a light source with a Ra98, but R12’s blue saturation is only in the upper 80s and not 90.
The ceiling light brands are already good. The manufacturer just doesn’t want you to know. I’ll tell you, that’s all.
The light guide plate is the most important selling point for this lamp, not the quality light source. This method produces a very uniform light.
This lamp has good brightness, and the prism lens guides the light evenly, making it bright and not dazzling.
Well, the S is meant to lower the price. The S has a plastic casing, a lower brightness and smart control. S is the best choice if you’re looking for a cheap light source with a good quality, but don’t care about texture.
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