00:00IP65 or IP68, two letters that decide if a neon strip survives a rainy patio or lives at the
00:06bottom of your pool. IP65 handles water jets, IP68 handles full submersion. I dug through five
00:14popular strips, checked ratings, prices and real sales numbers, and I'll walk you through which
00:18one actually earns its money. Best deals for IP65 versus IP68 neon strips are all linked below.
00:26First up, the dimmable 220 V-Cob LED strip with adhesive tape backing. 288 LEDs per meter,
00:34IP65 waterproof, and it dims, which almost no strip this cheap does.
00:39At $5 and change with over 4.400 sold and a 4.5-star average, it's the lowest risk way
00:44to
00:45find out whether COB neon even works in your space. Peel, stick, plug in. Best budget pick for kitchens,
00:52patios, and room accents. Now the one I'd call the best overall, the solid silicone COB neon light
00:59strip with dimmable touch and hand sweep sensor. That means you wave your hand and the light fades
01:04up, no reaching for a switch in the dark. Solid silicone housing, IP65, DC24V, and it holds a
01:114.9 rating across nearly 4,000 sales. $15 is more than double the cheap ones, but sensor control and
01:19a near-perfect rating justify it. Worth it if you'll actually touch it daily.
01:24Third is the high-bright 220 V-Cob Milky Neon Strip. Same 288 LEDs per meter, but the milky diffuser
01:32gives you an even, soft line of light instead of visible hotspots, and you pick 3,000K, 4,500K,
01:38or 6,000K warm to cool. IP65 rated, super flexible ribbon, lengths from 1 to 100 meters.
01:47Just over 5 bucks, 3,400 sold. Great if you need a long run without a single color compromise.
01:55Fourth, the AC220V-Cob Strip with an inline-on-off switch. That built-in switch is the whole point,
02:02no wall switch, no separate remote, no cutting the strip to make power. IP65 waterproof, 3 color
02:09temperatures, lengths from 1 to 35 meters, $8, and a solid 4.5 stars over 2,100 units.
02:16Buy this if you want something that just works off one plug.
02:20And finally the one that beats both ratings, this IP68 waterproof Cob LED Strip Light.
02:2612 or 24 volts, 320 LEDs per meter for real high density, rated for continuous submersion,
02:33swimming pools, fountains, outdoor steps, wet bathroom walls. It's also the cheapest thing
02:38in the whole list at just over 3 bucks, with a 4.7 rating. If water is more than an
02:44occasional splash,
02:45this is the only one of the 5 that handles it. So which wins?
02:51IP65 for the money and flexibility, IP68 when water is permanent.
02:56Every product I covered is linked in the description, links are right below,
03:00with current prices. If this helped you pick, hit like and subscribe,
03:04and I will keep testing the next batch of lighting gear for you.
