What Is The Difference Between Backlit Panel Lights And Edgelit Panel Lights?
May 26, 2025
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What is the difference between Backlit panel lights and Edgelit panel lights?
LED Panel Light is one of the most popular luminaires for commercial lighting in the market, with helpful solutions and effective costs.
Backlit panel light and Edgelit panel lights are two common LED lighting fixtures; the main difference lies in the light source layout and light effect performance.
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The difference between backlight and Edgelit panel lights
| Comparison item | Back-lit panel light | Edge-lit panel lights |
| Light source layout | LED lamp beads are evenly distributed on the back of the panel, directly irradiating the diffusion plate | LED lamp beads are arranged on the edges around, refracting light through the light guide plate |
| Thickness | 32MM | 10MM |
| Light efficiency | Higher light efficiency, more uniform brightness | Slightly lower light efficiency, dependent on light guide plate technology |
| LM/W | 105Lm/w, 120Lm/w, 140Lm/w, 160Lm/w | 140LM/W |
| Lighting system | SMD LED with optical lens | PMMA LGP |
Backlit panel lights
Backlit Panel light is a direct lighting with external driver, adopts SMD LED with optical lens to provide a uniform light effect, no LGP design makes the panel light more cost effective, high lumen efficiency available with 105Lm/w, 120Lm/w, 140Lm/w, 160Lm/w. Recessed, suspended, and surface-mounted installations are available.
Edge-lit panel Lights
Edge-lit panel is an effective cost panel. PMMA LGP produces uniform light and high lumen output up to 140LM/W. It can fit seamlessly into any workplace. It is available in recessed, suspended, and surface-mounted installation methods. It makes the panels widely used in various applications
conclusion
The backlit panel light is evenly lit and is suitable for places that require high-quality lighting, such as offices, hospitals, classrooms, etc. It provides embedded, hanging, and surface mounting methods to make the working environment more beautiful.
The Edgelit panel light is ultra-thin and beautiful, saves space, is easy to install, and is suitable for home/commercial places.
At Toppo Lighting, we offer both edge-lit and back-lit LED panel light options to meet various lighting needs.
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