LED Bollard vs Post-Top Comparison
Pathway and landscape lighting: which form factor lights what.
A bollard lights the ground close to where people walk; a post-top lights a pool of ground from above. Spacing, not wattage, decides which one gives an even path.
| Comparison | Option A | Option B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting height | 0.8-1.2 m | 3-5 m | Bollard |
| Light pattern | Wide downward wash, low glare | Symmetric or asymmetric pool of light | Application-dependent |
| Pole required | No, or a short stake | Yes | Bollard |
| Typical spacing | 2-4 m | 8-15 m | Bollard |
| Best for | Walkways, planting, plaza edges | Parking lots, campus roads, entrances | Application-dependent |
| Watch out for | Vandal resistance and lens dirt | Pole wind load and aiming discipline | Both |
Conclusion
Use bollards along walkways, planting and plaza edges where glare matters and poles would be intrusive; use post-tops for parking lots, campus roads and entrances where you want fewer, taller points of light.
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