Run Length (Voltage Drop)
When using a DC input, it can only go around 20 meters before needing additional power input. Rope lights can be run as long as over 80 meters when used with an AC input.
Strip lights typically come in 12V or 24V DC inputs. The DC version of strip lights can only be run a certain length before voltage drop occurs. The standard length is 5M/reel for most DC 12V/24V strips.
Power Consumption
LED rope lights use about 5 wattages per meter.
LED light strips use 1-30 wattage per meter, Depends on the requirements of your project.
