What is the difference between neon and LED

LED neon lighting is a modern variant of traditional neon lighting, but instead of using glass tubes and noble gases, it uses flexible LED strips to create a similar glowing effect.

These LED strips are covered with a silicone coating that disperses light and provides protection, making them flexible and easy to shape into various designs.

Below, you can find a table comparing traditional neon lighting and LED neon lighting:

Neon lighting

LED neon lighting

Fragile and uses dangerous gases: Traditional neon lighting, made of glass tubes, is fragile and often uses hazardous noble gases to create the characteristic neon effect when turned on.

Non-fragile and no dangerous gases: LED neon lighting, made of silicone-coated LED strips, offers a non-fragile and highly durable alternative. Unlike traditional neon lighting using fragile glass tubes and hazardous noble gases for the neon effect, LED neon employs a special LED technique to replicate this effect without the need for noble gases or fragile materials.

Lifespan: Traditional neon lighting often offers a lifespan limited to less than 30,000 hours.

Lifespan: LED neon lighting excels with a significantly longer lifespan, up to 100,000 burning hours. This makes LED neon a more sustainable and long-lasting option for lighting needs, providing a reliable choice for various applications, from commercial use to decorative purposes.

Design possibilities: Traditional neon lighting is limited by the nature of glass tubes. As the glass tubes are not easily bendable into various shapes, it's harder to create complex or detailed designs.

Design possibilities: LED neon lighting offers significantly wider design possibilities due to the flexibility of the LED strips. These strips are highly bendable and can easily be used in various shapes, allowing for creative and complex designs.


With LED neon, virtually any design, from intricate shapes to custom fonts, is achievable, making it a favorite choice for those seeking versatile and customized lighting solutions.

 

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