LED Basics(2) - Beam Angle

The strength of LED bulbs is directional light - where you need light in one direction. A 60 degree beam is the point where a spotlight starts to become a floodlight. These will be much more focused than the PAR flood lights most people are used to replacing. Between 60-120 is less of a spotlight, while a true flood light is 120 degrees and more.

The measurement for beam angle isn't standardized so two LED bulbs from different manufacturers with the same beam angle, may actually look quite different. Look for "live-action" side-by-side photos, in addition to the description to make sure the bulb gives light spread that you want.





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