LED Channel Diffuser Types: Clear vs Frosted vs Opal

Clear gives most light but shows the strip.

Clear = 100% light, frosted = 85-90%, opal = 70-75%. Frosted is the sweet spot for most projects. Opal hides everything but loses brightness.

Diffuser Comparison

Type	Light Output	Look	Best For
Clear	100%	Visible strip	COB (no dots)
Frosted	85-90%	Smooth glow	Most projects
Opal	70-75%	Perfectly uniform	SMD with visible dots

Flexible neon strip for seamless linear lighting and signage.

Flexible neon strip for seamless linear lighting and signage.

RGBW LED strip for full-color and tunable white lighting effects.

Clear. But it shows the strip. For COB, clear is fine. For SMD, use frosted or opal to hide dots.

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