The homeowner’s comparison guide
Jellyfish vs Minleon
By Permanent Lights NW · Updated
The per-foot rate is only part of the price. Compare the controller, the light itself and who handles a repair after installation.
Compare all 7 brandsThe short version
What actually changes your decision.
Add the controller
Jellyfish lists a separate controller in its corporate-location pricing. Compare complete totals.
Compare the same spacing
A denser layout puts more lights on the same roofline. It is a different installation.
Separate parts from labor
Check the repair visit and service-charge terms alongside the headline warranty length.
Consider Jellyfish
If its frosted-light appearance, track options and the local installer’s service fit your home.
Consider Minleon with us
If you want dedicated warm white, lifetime light coverage and custom-cut aluminum track, with the controller already in the track price.
The practical differences
Compare what you’ll live with.
| What matters | Jellyfish | Minleon with usWhat we install |
|---|---|---|
| Installed priceCompare the total, including controls. | About $25–35/ft Plus $650–850 for a controller at corporate locations. Independent dealer prices vary. [2] | Priced by the foot · No hidden fees Controller included on track packages. Average about $3,000; smaller homes often cost less, and the free measure gives your exact written quote. [3] |
| Everyday whiteSee a sample at evening brightness. | RGB LEDs The product page lists three diodes per light and a frosted lens. [1] | Dedicated warm-white LEDs P50H and D35 RGBW+2 include a white channel around 3000K. [5][6] |
| Light spacingMatch the density on both quotes. | 6, 9 or 16 inches Published light-spacing choices. [1] | 12 inches on Pebble Track Other package and spacing choices are available. [4] |
| WarrantyParts and labor have different terms. | 5-year parts; 1-year labor As stated on Jellyfish’s product page. Confirm the dealer’s service terms. [1] | Lifetime warranty on lights 10-year controller coverage and 1-year workmanship. Permanent Lights NW coverage; written terms supplied with your quote. [3] |
| Daylight appearanceCheck the actual mounting sample. | Color-matched track Several track shapes accommodate different roof edges. [1] | Custom-cut aluminum track Color matched and fitted to your roofline. Choose Pebble, Deep Pebble, puck or C9 profiles. [4] |
Compare the exact model and installation on each quote. A published specification is not a side-by-side performance test. Prices are planning figures, not a quote for your home.
Beyond the headline
A few details worth a closer look.
National guidance is a starting point
Jellyfish labels its published range as corporate-location pricing. A local independent dealer may quote differently. Use its range to plan a conversation, then compare written quotes for the same roofline.
[2]Ask to see the controls you need
Try changing a single area, dimming the lights and setting a schedule. If voice control or another smart-home system matters to you, have the installer demonstrate the exact controller and accessories included.
[4]Before you decide
A little more clarity.
Is Minleon always less expensive?
No. Roofline length, access, spacing and dealer pricing can change the result. A separate controller charge is not a hidden fee when it is clearly disclosed; simply include it in the comparison.
Does longer parts coverage mean free repairs for longer?
Not necessarily. Our lights have lifetime coverage, the controller has 10 years and workmanship has one year. Compare service charges, exclusions and labor on both written quotes.
Can a manufacturer price range replace a measure?
No. The measure confirms the runs, corners, power and access requirements that a national price range cannot account for.
Check the details yourself
The information behind this guide.
Manufacturer information describes specific products; our pages describe the installation we offer. Terms and prices can change. Your current written quote should identify the model, scope and applicable coverage.
- Jellyfish light specifications & warrantyManufacturer product page
- Jellyfish corporate-location pricingManufacturer pricing guidance
- Permanent Lights NW pricing & warranty outlineHow we price & our coverage
- Our lighting packages & mounting optionsOur installation specifications
- Minleon P50H RGBW+2 datasheetManufacturer PDF · March 2025
- Minleon D35 RGBW+2 datasheetManufacturer PDF · January 2025