00:00Ok, so if you've ever tried to add strip lighting to your place and ended up with that ugly line
00:04of dots showing through everything, you already know why COB strips changed the game.
00:09I've spent the last couple of weeks going down a rabbit hole comparing high-density cob LED strips, the 320
00:14LEDs per meter kind, and I found 5 that are genuinely worth your money right now.
00:19Some of these are under 3 bucks.
00:22Let's get into it.
00:24First up is the classic DC-12V and 24V COB strip with 320 LEDs per meter, and the thing that
00:31sold me here is the color options.
00:33You've got your standard white, sure, but also pink, yellow, ice blue, red, and green all with an RA90 color
00:40rendering rating, which basically means colors look true when not washed out under it.
00:44Starting at $2.20, this is the one I'd grab if you're doing accent lighting behind a TV or under
00:50a shelf and you want something with personality.
00:53Almost 5,000 sold with a 4.6 rating tells you people aren't sending these back.
00:59Number 2 is the dimmable FOB COB strip that runs on 5V USB power, and honestly this one is the
01:05most practical of the bunch.
01:07It's only 5mm wide, so it tucks into gaps you'd think were way too small, and because it's USB you
01:13can run it off a power bank, a laptop, even a wall adapter you already own.
01:18No messing with drivers or transformers.
01:21The color temperature range goes from a cozy 3000K all the way up to a crisp 6500K, and it's 267.
01:29For desk setups and monitor backlighting, this is the easy pick.
01:33Third is the IP68 waterproof COB strip, and this is the cheapest one on the list at $1.99, which
01:40is kind of absurd for what you're getting.
01:43IP68 means fully submersible, not just splash-resistant, so bathrooms, kitchens, outdoor eaves, all fair game.
01:50It's got proper adhesive backing that actually holds, 320 LEDs per meter, RA90 rendering, and it's sitting at a perfect
01:575-star rating with over 4800 sold.
02:00If you only try one strip from this video, honestly, make it this one.
02:05The value here is a little ridiculous.
02:08Coming in at number 4 is the big one, the 5-meter and 10-meter roll COB strip in 4000K
02:14natural white or 6000K cool white.
02:16Now the price jumps to $63.86, but that's because you're buying the full roll bundle, not a sample length.
02:23If you're doing a whole room, a kitchen perimeter, a staircase, or a garage, buying in bulk like this works
02:29out way cheaper per meter than picking up short pieces.
02:32The 4000K is my personal favorite for living spaces, warm enough to feel comfortable, neutral enough that it doesn't look
02:38yellow.
02:395 stars, and it's the one you buy when you're done experimenting and ready to commit.
02:45And rounding out the list, number 5 is the IP68 waterproof FOB strip built specifically for outdoor and pool lighting.
02:52This one comes in 5, 10, and 15-meter lengths in 12 or 24-volt, and it's the one I
02:58trust around actual water, think pool edges, deck steps, garden paths, or under a patio railing.
03:04$2.13 to start, perfect 5-star rating, and the encapsulation on these is thick enough that you're not worried
03:10every time it rains.
03:12If your project lives outside, this is your strip.
03:16All 5 are linked down in the description with the current prices, so go check which ones are still discounted
03:21before they change.
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03:28Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one.
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