What are the Differences Between PAR and BR Bulbs?

What are the Differences Between PAR and BR Bulbs?

The light generated by PAR and BR bulb types differs significantly, despite the fact that both use a reflector to direct the light beam, are dimmable, operate on 120VAC, and have an E26 base. The LED PAR and LED BR lights have several further distinguishing features.

These LED bulbs' primary lighting differences are:

PARs create a spotlight with a focused beam.

Wide beam angle BR bulbs are regarded as floodlights.

As you discover the distinctions between the various bulb styles and sizes that BENWEI sells, this blog will assist you in selecting the appropriate bulb for your upcoming lighting project.

What Do the Numbers on the Names of the PAR & BR Bulb Mean?

Manufacturers designate the size of the bulb using standard numbers as PAR30 or BR30. The number represents the lamp portion's diameter, not the bulb's base. These two bulb kinds are eighths of an inch in diameter. Example: BR30 equals 30/8 inches, or roughly 3 34"

the Sunco PAR dimensions

PAR20 = 2.48”

PAR30 = 3.74”

PAR38 = 4.72”

Sunco BR Dimensions

BR20 = 2.5”

BR30 = 3.74”

BR40 = 4.72”

A BR30 bulb and a PAR30 bulb have the same diameter. Depending on what you need in each position, you can choose between these bulb kinds to go from wide to spot.

In addition to producing a different type of light beam from one another, BR and PAR LED replacements for your conventional flood or spotlight bulbs also have a distinctive appearance. Later, more on the light it produces.

Additionally, CRI80 is a feature of the Sunco PAR and BR bulbs for precise colour representation and distinct texture definition.

Let's look at the bulbs in more detail.

Identification of Your Reflector Bulb

To maximise the amount of light generated, traditional PAR and BR bulb types have internal reflectors that direct downcast light towards the front of the bulb. Due to the technology employed, LED bulbs don't need a reflector to provide the same amount of light. That is still necessary for reflector lights like incandescents. And you believed that the main distinction between conventional lights and LEDs was their ability to use less energy.

Even though LEDs don't need a reflector, manufacturers still make bulbs with the same shape as the reflector bulbs you once bought.

A PAR or BR bulb's physical characteristics, especially its diameter size, can be quickly identified. Also take note that due to the difference in length, BR bulbs may protrude past the end of a can while PAR bulbs sit lower inside a recessed can.

35W PAR30 Led Spot Bulb

Feature:

● High quality led, low light decay, easily cooling and anode of surface prevent oxidation.

● Light glass lenses for highest light transmission.

● Stable quality transformer, good short/over voltage/current protection.

● High uniformity, pure color rendering and color quality for better visibility.

● Applied to bar, hotel, artworks, landscapes, shopping mall, show window, display case, amusement parks, meeting room and residential lighting.

Specification: