Is Square Downlight Better Than Round Downlight?

Before talk to the difference between LED round light and LED square light, let’s take a simple cognition of their same advantages. Both of them are sleek, lightweight, and energy-efficient, kinds of popular choice for modern lighting needs, suitable for residential and commercial use.

What is the difference between round light and square light?

The most intuitive difference is the outlook design, one is round, one is square. On the other hand, the shape design related to the assembling process, in the producing line, the round one is easy making than the square one, because the square one require more attention to detail for the four corners secured to the ceiling or wall. Besides, their intensity and beam angle are also different for the various designs.

 

Where are they applied accordingly?

LED round ceiling lights have a wider beam angle with soft and uniform lighting, so they are ideal for larger areas where a gentle glow is required, such as bedrooms, living rooms, and other cozy space can be lighting excellent by LED round downlight.

Compared to the LED round lights, LED square lights have a narrower beam angle with sharp and bright lighting, they emit brighter and more intense light, and suit for application in kitchens, workspaces, and other areas where bright and focused lighting is needed.

 

Other tips

No matter the ceiling light, panel light, or LED downlight, all the shapes round or square are the same principle from above.

 

How about UPSHINE square downlight vs. a round downlight?

Many people are hesitant to buy a square downlight or a round downlight, As we known, whether it's a square panel light or a round one, it doesn't matter much. It depends on yourself. In the following, we would like to recommend you hot sale square downlights LED and LED round downlights in addition to the different appearances. Upshine DL96 & DL105 downlights have received good reviews.

Many people are hesitant to buy a square downlight or a round downlight, As we known, whether it's a square panel light or a round one, it doesn't matter much. It depends on yourself. In the following, we would like to recommend you hot sale square downlights LED and LED round downlights in addition to the different appearances. Upshine DL96 & DL105 downlights have received good reviews.

square recessed lighting

Square recessed downlight

Square recessed lighting features an integrated anti-glare louver design, a super thin square downlight, whose height is less than 40mm with a built-in driver, recessed downlight LED adopts high-quality materials that can keep a high luminous efficiency of more than 110lm/W. square downlights led with a louver diffusor design can better reduce the  UGR index. standard 3-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch cut-hole sizes at different wattages meet diffident project demand, they are perfectly suitable for supermarkets, shops, hotels, cinemas, etc. Also widely used for public areas, such as stairways, lobbies, reception, corridors, etc.

Round recessed downlight

Compared to a round recessed downlight, having said that, as far as the performance and luminosity are concerned there is no difference between both shapes. Round in shape, the light is suitable to be installed on the ceiling of your bedroom.

 

Which is your right one?

Consider these factors when deciding between square and round downlights as below:

  • Function: Do you need focused task lighting or general room illumination?
  • Design: What aesthetic complements your space better?
  • Installation: How much precision can you ensure during installation?

Ultimately, both shapes offer excellent downlighting solutions.  The best choice depends on your specific needs and preferences.