The difference between LED wall washer lights and linear lights

An LED wall washer, simply put, is designed to make light “wash” over a wall like water. It is primarily used for architectural or home decorative lighting. The light is reflected off the wall surface, making it much softer and less glaring than direct light, thereby providing gentle illumination for the entire indoor environment.

Linear lights are a type of wall washer, though some linear lights fall outside this category. A typical wall washer is distinguishable by its bracket, which allows flexible adjustment according to requirements and often comes in larger sizes. In contrast, linear lights are rarely produced on such a large scale.

The two differ in terms of dimensions, luminous flux, beam angle control, power, and other parameters. Linear lights are flexible decorative lighting fixtures with low power consumption, long lifespan, and easy bendability. They are commonly used for outlining building contours and creating advertising signs.Wall washers present greater challenges in heat dissipation and waterproofing, requiring more detailed planning. LED linear lights are suitable for both indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, often employed to highlight architectural outlines.

The main difference between the chips used in LED wall washers and LED linear lights lies in their design and application. LED linear lights typically use smaller chips with lower luminous flux. LED wall washers are suitable for applications requiring wide-area, uniform illumination, such as building facades, bridges, and plazas.