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Review on ZDPCYT Recessed Downlight 3W 110V Dimmable Mini Cabinets Spotlights Soft White Bookcase Lighting 3000K-3500K Closet Lighting Cutout 53Mm (No Junction Box) by Jon Manning

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not for domestic use on the ceiling. Not suitable for illuminating artwork, poor color rendering

These LED recessed lights are by today's standards of pretty low quality. I used LEDs before they could be bought in big stores. The early ones were hit and miss. This one falls into the miss category. Also, unlike all other glassless flashlights, they don't have a metal box to plug into. Therefore, in most cases, they cannot be installed safely, or at least legally. You must bring your own metal box. None of the ones you can buy will fit a 2" hole, so you're out of luck. They might be good for a trailer or boat, but not for the home. The problem is not only the installation, but also that they are not as bright as other lights of this size. When mounted on a typical 8ft ceiling, they are not bright enough. Again, having a boat or trailer with a low ceiling and limited space might be okay. I tried mounting it on the ceiling and pointed to the wall directly below him to illuminate the painting. It wasn't bright enough (probably less than 150 lumens), but the color rendering is poor for these lamps, so this use kills. I would not recommend it for high color rendering requirements such as lighting artwork or photographs and not for use on a ceiling in a home. Instead, I used 3 inch flashlights that I bought from a big store. They had a better color and were lighter. I'm sure these bulbs have some utility and are cheap so I gave them 2 runs but for normal home use they deserve 1.

Pros
  • These LED recessed lights are perfect for your study, kitchen, bedroom, living room or any other room in your home and office
Cons
  • Ugly packaging