Low-voltage strip and high-voltage strip are two common types of LED strips in the lighting field, and they have some differences in terms of operating voltage, safety, installation methods and applications. The following are some of the main differences between the two:

The difference of working voltage:

Low-voltage strip: usually working voltage DC12V or DC24V, sometimes also includes DC5V. due to the lower voltage, so the direct threat to personal safety is smaller.

High voltage light strip: generally refers to the working voltage of AC220V or AC110V products, with the daily electricity voltage match, no need to transform the voltage through the transformer.

Safety:

Low voltage light strip because of the low working voltage, even if the human body contact will not cause serious electric shock injury, so it has the advantage in terms of safety, more suitable for home decoration, children's rooms and other places that require higher safety standards.

High-voltage light strips, due to the higher voltage, may be at risk of electric shock if not properly installed or maintained, requiring professional installation and appropriate safety measures.

Installation and Use:

Low-voltage light strips usually need to be matched with a power adapter (transformer) to convert utility power to low-voltage power, which increases the complexity and cost of installation, but is highly flexible and easy to cut and connect in different scenarios.

High-voltage strip can be directly connected to household AC power, eliminating the need for a transformer, making installation easier and faster, but it may not be as flexible as low-voltage strips in terms of cutting and connecting.

Energy consumption and efficiency:

Theoretically, low-voltage strip light may have some energy loss in the process of converting voltage, but with technological advances, high-quality power adapters can effectively reduce this loss. The high-voltage strip uses the mains voltage directly to avoid this loss, but in practice, the difference in energy efficiency between the two is not significant.

Application occasions:

Low-voltage strip light is widely used in interior decoration, furniture lighting, advertising signs, car interiors and other fields because of its high safety, easy to control and cut.

High-voltage strip is more often used in large-scale outdoor lighting projects, decorative lighting in commercial premises, industrial lighting and other occasions that have high requirements for installation convenience and cost control.

To sum up, the choice of low voltage or high voltage light strip should be decided according to the specific application environment, safety requirements, ease of installation and budget.