Best LED Strips 2022

LED strips have long been an attribute of commercial interiors: they have been used to decorate restaurants, shops and other service establishments. However, today they decorate houses and apartments with them. In stores, you can find different lighting equipment: from simple diodes that emit soft white light, to changing colors and switching from the remote control and even voice. Healthy Food Near Me talks about the best LED strips of 2022.

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1. Eglo LED Stripes-Basic 92064 (from 3,9 thousand rubles)

A manufacturer from Austria who makes his goods in a factory in China. Right out of the box it comes with a controller and a socket, that is, you do not need to buy anything. A great option for those who are not ready to spend a lot of time on arranging an LED zone. Despite the high price, the density of LEDs here is far from ideal – 30 pieces per meter. However, everything is done smoothly, it looks high quality. This is backed by a five-year manufacturer’s warranty. The tape does not have a high degree of moisture protection, but is able to work at -30 degrees Celsius. Other manufacturers are usually limited to a lower temperature mark around zero. Therefore, if you are suddenly looking for an LED strip for outdoor winter decor, then pay attention to this model. Moreover, in 2022, the price for it was almost halved compared to the cost at the start of sales. 

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2. Rubetek Wi-Fi (from 3,4 thousand rubles)

Definitely one of the best LED strips in 2022 from a smart home manufacturer. There is a five-meter skein in the box. The company has developed a solid application for control from a smartphone. There is even a color wheel, as in graphic editors, by moving the target on which you can select the desired shade. The box says a fantastic figure of 16 million different shades. This, of course, is true, but with a caveat – you cannot distinguish them all. There are six primary colors: white, purple, blue, yellow, red, green. From their combination, such a large number of semitones is formed. In the program, you can set the brightness, work scenarios, the strength of the glow and the frequency of the change. If you have a “smart speaker”, then all these manipulations can be done with your voice. The kit includes a socket and a controller. However, in the reviews we met a lot of complaints about the quality of these components. 

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3. Navigator NLS-3528WW60-4.8-IP65-12V-Pro R5 (from 320 rubles)

Some may be surprised that after such an expensive LED strip in our ranking of the best, a device at such a price suddenly appears. We explain: this tape shines only with a warm white color, switching the gamma will not work. In addition, this is a bare tape – without a controller and an outlet, that is, you will have to buy and connect it yourself. But it’s not tricky. For 300 rubles you will get five meters of excellent tape with a diode density of 60 pieces per meter. This is a high figure. Such a “garland” can be perfectly integrated into a kitchen set or highlight accents in the interiors of a room. The tape has a self-adhesive side. It is also protected from dust and moisture according to the IP65 standard – this is a high indicator, which means that prolonged immersion in water or a very dusty environment, for example, in a work shop (suddenly you want to decorate it!), This device is not terrible. Note that the manufacturer has other variations of the tape – different colors, white color temperature and density of LEDs per meter. 

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4. Gauss 312000310 (from 770 rubles)

Another major manufacturer of inexpensive lighting equipment. In its arsenal, it has fifty ribbons of different colors, lights and characteristics. We will talk about this model as one of the most popular of the brand. The declared service life of 50 thousand hours is several years of non-stop glow. The manufacturer provides one year warranty for the device. Unlike the product that sits one spot higher on our best LED strips of 2022 ranking, this one has minimal water protection – essentially only against small drops and splashes. There is no self-adhesive side, which means you will have to solve this problem yourself. But what I want to praise the device for is the high density of the light bulbs. The factory managed to install 120 diodes per meter. This is a record figure. However, it is not only this company. 

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5. Yeelight Aurora Lightstrip Plus YLDD04YL (from 2,2 thousand rubles)

A coil of LED strip, two meters long, is placed in the box. The same manufacturer produces meter-long extension cords that can be used to increase the number of light bulbs. There are 24 of them for every meter, which is not so much. Customers complain that it can only be extended to a maximum of ten meters, and the price for each additional part is comparable to a one-piece device. The device is good because immediately in the package there is a socket and a control panel. There is a sticky layer on the reverse side. Therefore, you can stick the tape anywhere. Note that the device can be controlled via a smartphone application or a smart speaker. There you can set lighting scenarios: a quick color change for a party or a smooth gradient transition to maintain the atmosphere. Separately, we highlight the function of light music – the LED strip adjusts to the rhythm. 

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6. VOLPE ULS-Q921 2835-60LED (from 140 rubles)

If you come to the construction market or a not very popular lighting store, you can easily find cheap LED strips like this one. Despite the good density of diodes – 60 pieces per meter, here are the weakest of the existing model 2835 light bulbs. You can read more about their difference below in the section on choosing LED strips. And this device does not look attractive. Assembled as utilitarian as possible – crumpled base, diodes are wedged on top of it randomly. So why are we still putting this device in the ranking of the best LED strips of 2022? It’s simple: the device is budgetary, anyone can afford it. It is not intended to be displayed in a conspicuous place. These are hidden somewhere behind furniture or in special “skirting boards” to create lighting. And she does a great job with this function. 

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7. Philips Hue LightStrips Plus (from 3 thousand rubles)

This product is the complete opposite of the previous candidate. So neatly and efficiently assembled device that you can not find fault. The adhesive composition on the reverse side clings to the surface without the slightest hint of the possibility of falling off. Here, the familiar opportunity to set one of the 16 million shades of colors is implemented. Plus, the white color here lends itself to flexible temperature settings from warm yellow to icy blue. Tapes can be cut to the desired length, which is why it does not lose its performance. Managed through a proprietary application. But now about the fly in the ointment, which does not allow us to make this device the leader in the ranking of the best LED strips of 2022. If not for this nuance, it would definitely be the best. Each meter of this product costs from 3000 rubles. At least two meters are needed for any corner in the interior. To make the tape work, you need a branded Hue Bridge router. Together with two meters of tape, this costs at least 7000 rubles. So this option is for those who are willing to overpay for quality. 

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8. ERA LS2835-120LED-IP65-WW-eco (from 500 rubles)

In the arsenal of this well-known manufacturer of lighting equipment, there are a lot of diode tapes. There are even mono-color products, that is, those that burn only red, only yellow, only green, etc. Despite the simplicity of the technology, for some reason, few produce similar products. This particular model has a warm white color. There is good protection against dust and moisture. The model implies that you yourself buy a controller, a power supply and install everything as needed in a particular situation. However, there are also ready-made kits on sale, which can only be plugged into a power outlet. There are tapes with remote control, although this particular device does not support this function without additional accessories. Despite the fact that there are not the brightest diodes here, no one complains about the power. Probably saves the highest density of light bulbs per meter – 120 pieces. The tape has a self-adhesive backing. 

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9. Lemon Tree LED SMD 3528 (from 360 rubles)

Perhaps this is the most inexpensive LED strip, which comes with a controller and power supply. That means you don’t have to buy anything. It is self-adhesive, but in the reviews we read complaints from customers about the quality of the sticky side. However, you can always add a couple of drops of superglue. When planning lighting, keep in mind that the wires here are not the longest. For a good price, as always, you have to pay inconvenience. The device lights up in all primary colors. Many people use it as a New Year’s decoration: the device cannot be called durable – there are too many complaints about a limited lifespan. But it’s not a pity to decorate the interior with them for the holiday and then put them in a box or throw them away altogether. By the way, in the comments to the product, many DIY enthusiasts described that they bought failed adapters and other components without any problems, changed them and continued to use the device. 

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10. URM 2835 multicolor (from 1,6 thousand rubles)

Formally, this is not quite an LED strip, but a more advanced product, which is more correctly called flexible neon. However, the point here is only in the outer shell in the form of an elastic tube. Well-known diode lights are enclosed inside. This one cannot be glued: it must be run along the wall and secured with some kind of clips. Buyers note a uniform glow along the entire length of the cable. It is durable and moisture resistant. There is a built-in controller that can switch colors and flashes. With the proper artistic skill, it will be possible to depict the outlines of some animal or person from this tape. Of the minuses, the bad thing is that the length cannot be increased – just buy another set. This complicates the arrangement of an integral composition, since a second outlet will be needed, more space and, most importantly, synchronization of the glow. 

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How to choose LED strip

We talked about the best LED strips that are on sale in 2022. The rules and nuances of choosing lighting equipment will be shared Head of Marketing at Raumplus Anna Vasyutina.

What are the tapes

There are several types of LED strips: single color, multicolor RGB or RGBW. RGB is an abbreviation for the colors red, green, and blue. W means white, i.e. White color. Moreover, white can be different, as is the case with household energy-saving lamps. For example, warm or cold. Advanced models can change the color temperature. 

Also, LED strips can be divided according to their characteristics. For example, by the level of supply voltage. The most common products that operate on 12 volts DC, but are also found at 5, 24 and 36 volts. 

If classified by the type of LEDs, then they differ in luminous flux – in other words, in brightness, as well as in power consumption. On the packaging you can find watts per meter: 3.6, 7.2, 14.4. The higher the number, the brighter. 

What you need to connect

LED strips are not always sold immediately with a power adapter and a controller. Sometimes on sale there is a cord with diodes, to which you need to buy equipment. Not all tapes have a self-adhesive side, so sometimes you need to purchase it separately. 

An important point is the presence of an output for connecting power and diffusers. The latter are plastic plugs that resemble a thin baseboard. You can hide the tape in them if you want to mount it in a conspicuous place. If you are not sure of yourself, then contact an interior designer who will tell you how and where you can fit the lighting equipment. 

For the operation of the LED strip, a voltage of 12 volts is most often needed, so if necessary, you can power it from a power bank or any external battery. 

What is the difference between SMD and DIP LEDs 

For consumers, the difference lies in the areas of application. Designs on DIP-elements are noticeably brighter. Their light blinds the eyes if it is close. Therefore, these are most often put on the streets. SMD LEDs help to achieve a higher pixel density, so they are indispensable for interior designs that are at eye level. Even upon close examination, the design will look clear and will not “break up” into dots.

Water and dust resistant

LED strips differ among themselves in terms of protection against moisture, dust and household pollution. The name of the LED strip contains an IP indicator and a combination of numbers. The first stands for dust protection. Further, the second digit means the level of moisture protection, where 0 is not at all protected, and the LED strip with a value of 8 can be safely used underwater.