Rank #3 in Best LED Strip Lights: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage That Doesn't Add Up
Lepro 5M White LED Strip Light, Cool White 6000K, 1650lm, 15W
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Lepro 5M LED Strip Light is a 5-metre cool white strip - 6000K, 1,650 lumens, dimmable - at £13.58. It sits third in this guide, and it is here because its numbers are the ones that hold together. The listing quotes 15 watts from a 12V DC supply: at that voltage 15W is 1.25 amps, and 1,650 lumens drawn from 15 watts works out at 110 lumens per watt. Nothing in this fiche contradicts anything else in this fiche, which is more than can be said for the listings that fall over their own specifications.
Where it does get untidy is the control method. The spec table lists Controller Type as "Touch Control" and Control Method as "Touch", while the product bullets and the included-components list both describe a dimmer dial with a 12V power supply. That is a small discrepancy, but it is the kind this guide exists to point out. It also carries a 4.5 rating from 6,510 reviews, with 74 of the 100 reviews in the histogram at five stars and three at one. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing - we have not tested the strip ourselves.
How those 6,510 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £13.58 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 6,510 reviews |
| Wattage | 15 watts |
| Voltage | 12 volts (DC) |
| White brightness | 1,650 lumens |
| Lumens per watt | 110 (1,650lm ÷ 15W) |
| LEDs | 300 SMD2835, 60 per metre over 5m |
| Controller type (as listed) | Touch Control, though the box includes a dimmer dial |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This 5-meter LED strip is absolutely brilliant. With 300 LEDs, it is incredibly bright and lights up the entire space with a clean, even white glow. The dimmer switch is super responsive, allowing you to easily adjust the mood from full task lighting to soft ambient illumination.”
Verified purchase“Very strong and durable, I made a mistake after sticking on, so had to remove it and stick it again and it worked just fine, where as others would just break, stop working etc. But this one is still working very well. Would be cool if it had a remote control. Great product”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best LED Strip Lights: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage That Doesn't Add Up.
Rank #1
Keepsmile 30M LED Strip Lights (2 x 15M), Music Sync, App + Remote
£14.99
Rank #2
phopollo 30m LED Strip Lights (15M x 2), App and Remote Control
£14.39
Rank #4
Govee LED Strip Light 10m, RGBIC, Bluetooth App Control
£27.99
Rank #5
Tapo L900-5 5m Smart LED Strip Light, Wi-Fi, Alexa and Google
£14.39
Questions people ask
Does the Lepro 5M LED Strip Light need wiring?
No. The listing says it comes with a 12V power supply and is plug and play without wiring, plus 6 clips and screws if you want extra security.
How much light does it give out?
Lepro quotes 1,650 lumens of cool white light at 6000K, produced by 300 SMD2835 LEDs.
How much power does it draw?
The wattage field says 15 watts from a 12V DC supply. At 12 volts that is 1.25 amps, and it works out at 110 lumens per watt.
Can I dim it?
The description says yes - a dimmer dial is included in the box. Note that the spec table calls the controller type "Touch Control" instead.
Can I cut the strip to length?
The listing says it can be cut, but warns that the section you cut off will need an additional connector before it will work.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outside?
No. Lepro lists indoor usage only and states the water resistance level as not water resistant.
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