RGBW LED Strip: White and coloured lighting in one product!

RGBW LED:

An RGBW LED contains all 4 colors (red, green, blue and white) in one package (4-in-1). The light mixing happens in a confined space and is therefore the preferred choice for RGBW strips. Alternatively, there are still RGB LEDs (3-in-1) with an extra white light-emitting diode, but due to the lack of homogeneity, they are only used in special applications.
As a special highlight, we also offer COB RGBW with a color temperature of 2700 or 3000K. The RGBW LED strip is coated with a common phosphor layer over the entire length, creating an absolutely uniform light image without disturbing light spots.
 

Comparison of RGBW LED Stripes

Power supply and power supply:

Please note that the power rating includes all 4 channels at 100%. This should be taken into account when selecting a power supply unit, but in practice this scenario will never occur, since a white light from RGB is neither beautiful nor efficient. Usually 1 to 2 channels are switched on. For more information, see our tutorial: Calculating an LED power supply

Controlling RGBW LED strips:

RGBW LED controllers use pulse width modulation to dim and control the 4 color circuits and are therefore usually referred to as PWM dimmers. With this 4-channel dimmer, you can dynamically adjust both the brightness and the color according to your needs. usually, the RGBW LED controllers are connected to a smart home and operated via it.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ):

What does RGBW stand for?
RGBW stands for the colors red, green, blue, white and describes the colors of the built-in LEDs. By using additive color mixing of the three primary colors RGB, millions of colors can be created and the additional white ensures high-quality, efficient white light.

What is the difference between RGB and RGBW?
In addition to the three primary colors, a white LED is installed in RGBW. Although white light can also be generated from RGB, the light quality (color rendering index & efficiency) is extremely poor.

What is the difference between RGBW and RGBWW?
RGBWW can stand for both RGBW with warm white and for RGB and two separate white channels. The latter combines both RGB and CCT (tuneable white) in one product. This requires 5 dimming channels. Since these dimmers are not a common standard, you should choose one of the two technologies (RGBW or CCT). Usually, the main application is based on one of the two technologies.

What is an RGBW controller?
Is a 4-channel PWM dimmer (pulse width modulation, which allows both color adjustment and dimming of RGBW LEDs. Typically, over 16.7 million colors are available through additive color mixing.

Are RGBW LED strips dimmable?
Yes, all our RGBW LED strips are dimmable and can be integrated into existing smart home systems.