QuinLED: RGB, RGBW, RGBCW, RGBCCT LED strip, what does it all mean?

When selecting a color LED strip it can get confusing what to pick! So what is the difference between RGB, RGBW or RGBWW and RGBCW, and what does RGB+CCT mean? Let's take a look at that.

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[asleepawake]

Not just LED strips but RGBWWCCT downlights. So many acronyms and factories don't bother to explain. Thanks for explaining this.

[fredgarvinMP]

Hands down, best video out there on the realities and capabilities of the different LED strip types. Clarifies what I need to do to solve my voltage drop issues with my long run of RGBW LEDs. Thanks very much keep up the great work!

[alacazaba]

One other reason for multi-color LEDS with white LEDS is that you need multiple colours to re-produce full spectrum "white light". White LED emitters are at best approximations of "white light" and will leave colour rendition deficient in specific colours, adding additional coloured light helps with this.

[cambrown]

Would love to see the white light video. Especially how to find decent white strips from China.

[blurion]

Thanks for this. Would love to see more info on white LED strips. Cheers!

[palpytine]

My dream setup would be a modular system comprising:

- A strip containing interleaved CCT white (with high CRI) and RGB LEDs in high density COB form all running at 5v and individually switchable
- Dimming via *randomised* PWM (in a stochastic pattern) implemented within the LED ICs to eliminate flickering
- DC-DC converters that can be clipped *around* the strip (so as not to obscure the LEDs) to perform power injection wherever needed
- A channel with mount points for the converters - with the aluminium itself used as the ground and an embedded wire for Vcc

This way the whole system could be run at 24 or even 36v, it would be suitable for both general and accent lighting, the strip itself could be made both thinner and lighter as it wouldn't need to carry any serious current.

A more budget-friendly version would have a wider strip with the white and RGB LEDs mounted in parallel at a density of maybe 100/metre, then the converter/injector could clip across the strip.

[michaelmeier]

Thank you for this great video, I learned a lot. I also love your slow speaking english and your pronouncing, very easy to understand, thanks!

[five_star_images]

Best video. U really explained everything now I have a full understanding of the differences. Thanks again. Great content!

[ramirozuniga]

great video man you will soon have over 1 million you deserve it

[stewartbarrett]

Yes please love a video on more white strips!!

[jessecrockett]

Thanks for taking the time to explain this to us. I've been looking at RGB effects for about a year now, following the AMD Ryzen buildup to the 7nm release. I don't find an approach to RGB lighting that I care for particularly, so I'm looking into designing something of my own bent. I also have a hard time finding an ATX computer case I like, so that's on the old 5 year plan, ha. Thanks you kindly.

[KennethTanFotografie]

This was the most informative explanation there is on YouTube about these lights.
I'm currently looking to configure 4M of kitchen "under the top cabinet" lighting.
Primary I would like to use 4000K LEDs, but while not in use for cooking I would like to dim them and use RGB lighting to enhance the kitchen ambiance.
I'm worried that rgbcct or rgb-cct won't deliver enough lumen to have a good working environment.
I've already looked for V-shaped LED profiles that can house 2 parallel strips, but can't find any.

What would your advice be?

[MacfitonMo]

Never seen a video like this! Good work!

[calynhankewich]

Totally excellent informative video thanks. The controller certainly peaks my interest.

[johndoe]

Thank you, very informative and helpful.

[sygad]

LOL, what the hell does it all is EXACTLY what I thought, thanks for making the video to clear it up

[Fabio-hvjz]

I will use strip leds:
1) between a tear in the plaster on the ceiling and on the wall 2) around the tv 3) above the kitchen sink 4) behind the bathroom mirror (IP65)

Which brand and
type, power, etc. do you currently advise for these one? I would like your opinion

5) Do you have a video explaining which font to place correctly for the tapes. Thanks a lot for your help !!!!

[MTheConqueror]

Yes please more LED Strip Videos! Ich would Like to See an comparison between some Qualität rgbcct Strips and the Philips Hue strips

[bbrendon]

I found this a day too late. I just ordered a bunch of stuff from China! I hope I didn't screw up! Eeek! Excellent video!

[JustMe-tytx]

What are the channels for on led controllers?