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Understanding the difference between downlights and spotlights

Understanding the difference between downlights and spotlights

20 Jun, 2024

Downlight belongs to Flood Lighting, but compared to ceiling lights, chandeliers and other general bright lights, more spotlight.

Downlight Embedded in the ceiling, the light emanates downward, through the acrylic mask, Light Dispersion Uniformity and Soft, light-emitting angle can usually reach 80 ° ~ 120 °.

Divided from the installation method, downlight can be divided into Embedded and Surface mounted.

Recessed installation of the majority of downlights, which is also in line with the design concept of the downlight:

Not abrupt and does Not occupy too much space, to maintain the overall beauty of the building.

Even in some small spaces and the need for minimalist design occasions, downlights as the main light source,

But can play an unexpected design effect. Spotlights can be divided into embedded, track type, point hanging type. The first two are more commonly used.

In terms of light, downlights can illuminate a larger space, and the light is also Softer and Less directional.

Spotlight light is directional, and can adjust the direction, flexible change, more for decorative use, embellish the space.

In addition, spotlights belong to the obvious spotlighting lighting, light-emitting angle is small, usually between 20 ° ~ 45 °.

Light through the reflector or optical geometric lens, spotlight effect is obvious, can play to emphasize and highlight the effect of irradiation area.

Make the lighting has a certain sense of hierarchy, so generally need to be used with other main light source.

Downlights and spotlights are mostly used for Commercial lighting and Home lighting.

Both in the product and use of the scene, there is still a big difference.

Downlights are generally used in commercial scenes such as Conference rooms and Office ceilings,

As well as in home scenes such as Hallways, Living room surrounds, and Bedrooms, to provide comfortable and soft basic lighting for the space.

If you want to create a Calm and Cozy feeling, you can try to install multiple downlights to reduce the feeling of constriction inside the space.

Spotlights are generally suitable for supermarkets, clothing stores, fruit and vegetable stores,

As well as backdrops, wine cabinets, shoe cabinets, artwork lighting, and other scenarios that require spotlighting/focus area lighting.

It can strike a clean, clear light to enhance the area lighting effect.

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