2835 LED - 120LEDs per meter

[bravobb]

Recently the market starts selling the new model 2835 LED, 120 LEDs per meter !! ... Do not be confused with 3825 which is less brighter and less hotter.

I happened to have the following so i will do a comparison of these. The UP Z-series LED is no doubt a very good product. No regrets buying it.
This review is for those who wants something different or for those who likes to DIY.

Item (A) 100cm 2835 DIY
$24 - 1m 2835 Bright LED
$12 - 1m Aluminmum Bar
$12 - 2A power adapter
FOC LED connector
Power consumption = 31W

Item (B) UP Z-series LED Off the shelf product
>$100 - 60cm Model
Power consumption = 21W

Item (c) 120cm 5630 LED
Power consumption = 18W

Item (A) and (B) are bright white LED, and Item (C) is a little to the blue colour although it is sold as white light.
I know i am not comparing the same length so this is just a review for your information.
I hope there will be others that likes to explore the new 2835.
Following will be pictures and video.

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(Item A)

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Item (B)

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Item (C)

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Power consumption (A)

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Power consumption (B)

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Power consumption (C)

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Here is the video... i was changing the adapter in the dark so kind of unprepared... so an initially short video becomes this long....
I have indicated the time frame below for each different item.


0:05 to 0:40 - 5630LED
1:19 to 1:44 - UP Z-series
1:58 to 2:24 - 2835LED

[Urban Aquaria]

Thanks for posting the comparison info... very helpful!

Btw, just for more accurate cost comparison, the 60cm Z-Series light (33 x 0.5W version) is currently retailing at S$76.80 (not >$100), before store promo discounts.

[bravobb]

Thanks for posting the comparison info... very helpful!

Btw, just for more accurate cost comparison, the 60cm Z-Series light (33 x 0.5W version) is currently retailing at S$76.80 (not >$100), before store promo discounts.

Thanks UA. I think i bought it quite sometime back so the price was higher... Up Z-series is a good buy no doubt... Just find their side clips easy to come off.. I have to tape it...

[limz_777]

hows the lifespan of the led strips ? there been feedback that it spoils easily

[bravobb]

hows the lifespan of the led strips ? there been feedback that it spoils easily

What you mentioned has some truth in it. I used to have 5050 LEDs and they do not last, not sure it is because of the source i got from or because i never use any aluminum or metal bar to keep the LED cool.
5630 is also from the same source and i have been using them for much longer time now, maybe they are much cooler... pity they are a little blue.
Whereas for this 2835, i got it from different source and costs much more.. $24 per meter.. not saying more expensive is good but the shop has been there for a long time and has many kind of LEDs.
For the 5050 and 5630, i got them cheap from online at about $40 for 5 meters....(around $8 per meter)

[Urban Aquaria]

These strip LEDs are usually installed as mood lighting in homes, i have a few of them installed under consoles and behind wall features in my place and they have lasted for years... though i guess the ones i have are not kept switched on for extended periods, compared to the regular scheduled lighting used on an aquarium.

[limz_777]

What you mentioned has some truth in it. I used to have 5050 LEDs and they do not last, not sure it is because of the source i got from or because i never use any aluminum or metal bar to keep the LED cool.
5630 is also from the same source and i have been using them for much longer time now, maybe they are much cooler... pity they are a little blue.
Whereas for this 2835, i got it from different source and costs much more.. $24 per meter.. not saying more expensive is good but the shop has been there for a long time and has many kind of LEDs.
For the 5050 and 5630, i got them cheap from online at about $40 for 5 meters....(around $8 per meter)

whats behind the strips ? conductive metal ?

[bravobb]

whats behind the strips ? conductive metal ?

Yes, 3M tape.
You can feel the heat on the back when switch on after few minutes for the 2835.
For 5050 and 5630, it takes longer to feel it.

[limz_777]

where you bought your 2835 leds from ? any specification data ?

[bravobb]

where you bought your 2835 leds from ? any specification data ?

bought from Sim Lim Tower, basement. Cannot remember the shop name but it is at a corner.
It has lots of LEDs, or should i say mainly LEDs.
I do not have specification, maybe you want to check with the shop.

[bravobb]

I need to clarify regarding the 5630.... The video might show a little bluish but from naked eye you will still see as bright white... just maybe not as white as the UP Led and 2835.... I do have another 5630 5-meters IP67 and i notice it has no bluish.... maybe the earlier batch i bought got some QC issue..not sure but still quite bright.

[bravobb]

Just for clarify, i better make this change.

Item (A) 100cm 2835 DIY
$24 - 1m 2835 Bright LED (Bought from Sim Lim Tower)
$12 - 1m Aluminmum Bar (Bought from Sim Lim Tower)
$12 - 2A power adapter (Bought online previously, Sim Lim Tower also have adapter but a little more X)
FOC LED connector (Free from Sim Lim Tower)
Power consumption = 31W

[bravobb]

Additional to take note:
I happened to come across another article and for my 31W 2835, i should be using at least 3A (12V x 3A = 36W) and preferably >3A to buffer 25% extra to prolong the efficiency of the LEDs.