LED Strip Price Comparison: What Is Too Good to Be True?
- 2026-09-22 12:04
- /
- Arraystar LED
Below $2/m for COB strip means fake CRI, cheap chips and no warranty. $3-6/m is fair. $8+/m for premium. The gap between $2 and $4/m is quality, not markup.
What Price Tells You About Quality
| Price/m | What You Get | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| <$2 | Fake CRI, generic chips | High |
| $2-4 | Budget SMD, acceptable | Medium |
| $4-8 | Name-brand chips, real CRI90 | Low |
| $8+ | Premium COB, full warranty | Very low |
Recommended Products
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are some LED strips so cheap?
Fake CRI ratings, binning mismatches, no aging test, and cheap driver ICs. They look fine in photos but fail in 6 months.
Need help with your LED project?
Get factory-direct pricing and free samples within 24 hours.
Email: info@arraystarled.com | Phone: +86-0755-2103-6746 | WhatsApp: 0086 1581 8514 077
Need to size your power supply? Use our LED Strip Power Calculator to find the right driver in seconds.
