LED Flood vs Area Light Comparison
Where a directed floodlight stops working and an area light takes over.
A floodlight is a tool for one target; an area light is a tool for a surface. The mistake is using the first to cover the second, then discovering the dark corners.
| Comparison | Option A | Option B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | Asymmetric throw, 30-120 degrees | Wide Type II-V distributions | Different tool |
| Mounting height | 3-12 m | 6-15 m on poles | Area light |
| Uniformity | Falls off away from the aim point | Designed for even coverage across a lot | Area light |
| Glare and light trespass | Needs shielding and careful aiming | Cut-off optics and house-side shields | Area light |
| Typical use | Signs, facades, loading bays | Car parks, yards, distribution centres | Both |
| Cost per lux | Lower for one target | Lower across a large area | Application-dependent |
Conclusion
Aim floods at facades, signs and loading bays. For car parks, yards and anything with an illuminance or uniformity requirement, specify an area light with a Type II-V distribution and proper shielding.
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IEC 60529 · CIE 13.3 · ANSI C78.377 · IES LM-79 / LM-80 · UL 1598 / UL 8750 — data verified by the CompareDeals team.