COB LED Strip Width Differences: How to Choose? | Jomo Lighting Expert Guide

COB (Chip-on-Board) LED strip lights are renowned for their uniform light output (no spotty effect), high luminous efficacy, and seamless appearance, making them a top choice for modern architectural and decorative lighting. As a professional COB LED strip manufacturer, Shenzhen Jomo Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. breaks down the differences and applications of various COB strip widths to help you select the perfect fit:

1. Installation Flexibility & Aesthetics
· Narrow COB Strips (e.g., 5mm, 6mm width): Compact size offers superior flexibility. Ideal for tight spaces or close contour fitting, such as fine furniture grooves, display cabinet edges, or intricate art profiles. Enables discreet, "light without seeing the source" installations for minimalist aesthetics.
· Wide COB Strips (e.g., 10mm, 12mm, 14mm+ width): More prominent body with a larger emission surface. Best suited for applications with less space constraint, requiring fuller light output, or where the strip itself is part of the visual design. Examples: ceiling coves, large accent walls, open shelving lighting.

2. Heat Dissipation & Power Handling
· Narrow Strips: Limited PCB (circuit board) width means smaller heat dissipation area. Recommended for medium-to-low power applications (e.g., 4W-7W per meter) to ensure long-term stability and lifespan.
· Wide Strips: Significantly larger PCB area provides superior heat dissipation. Capable of handling higher power (e.g., 8W-14W per meter or more), delivering brighter output for primary lighting or high-brightness needs.

3. Light Quality & Effect
· Narrow Strips: Concentrated emission surface creates more focused light, perfect for outlining crisp, sharp lines in detailed contour lighting.
· Wide Strips: Broader emission surface produces wider, more uniform and softer light diffusion, effectively minimizing dark spots. Ideal for smooth wall washing or evenly illuminating large flat surfaces

Jomo Lighting Expert Recommendation
· Precise Contours & Small Spaces: Choose 3mm or 5mm Narrow COB LED Strips.
· Primary Lighting, Wall Washing & Large Areas: Opt for 10mm, 12mm, or Wider COB LED Strips for optimal light output and thermal management.

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