Many people are confused when choosing LED light strips: What are the differences between RGB light strips and ordinary single-color light strips? In fact, apart from the different color effects, there are also essential differences in their control methods.
Single-color light strips only emit a fixed color (such as warm white, pure white or red), have a simple structure, and usually only have two wires (positive pole and negative pole). As long as it is connected to the matching power supply, the light strip will remain on constantly. If dimming is needed, simply add a simple PWM dimmer or a smart switch. The operation is intuitive and suitable for basic lighting.
Each LED of the RGB light strip contains three chips: red (R), green (G), and blue (B). By mixing the three colors, it can present 16 million colors. It usually has four wires: one common positive pole (+12V/24V), and the other three control the R, G, and B channels respectively. It must be used in conjunction with a dedicated RGB controller (such as an infrared, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi controller) and cannot be directly connected to a power source; otherwise, a short circuit may occur.
For this reason, RGB light strips can achieve dynamic effects such as color change, gradient, and music synchronization, but the control is more complex. Monochrome light strips excel in simplicity and reliability, making them suitable for scenarios that do not require fancy effects.
Therefore, for an atmosphere, choose RGB; for practicality, choose monochrome - provided that the correct controller and power supply are paired.
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