2835 vs 3528 Chip
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| The real 'OG' 3528 chip is the most common LED chip used when it comes to strip lighting. It is made up of a single diode chip and more often than not a round lens that covers the surface. LED tape using this style of chip usually works best for accent lighting such as backlighting your shelving or TV. It's the least bright of the three chips, but this will sometimes work in your favour where a soft glow of light is required. |
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| Much like the 3528 chip, the 2835 is the same in size but far more advanced. It benefits from an increased surface area and better heat sinks. Heat sinks are very important when it comes to LED lighting as superior heat sinks allow for 2 to 3 times more light! Better heat dissipation also allows the LEDs to work more efficiently and for longer meaning lower energy usage and no need for constant replacements. It's one of the brightest chips when it comes to LED strip lighting and is the ideal selection in areas such as offices and public spaces. |
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THE 5050 LED CHIP
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| The largest of the three is the 5050 chip. Its size allows for 3 diodes per chip which creates millions of different colour variations and higher light output. Being larger in size and a more complex style of chip, it does produce more heat than the 3528 and can prove more difficult to include a higher number of LEDs per metre. Mainly used for RGB strip lighting, tapes with this style of LED chip are commonly used in the kitchen for colour changing lighting underneath cabinets. |
