Every permanent lighting system in one table: spacing, LEDs, brightness, weather rating, warranty, app and published price
Every brand's marketing says it's the brightest and the toughest. This is what each one actually publishes, read on the date shown, with 'not published' where a brand doesn't say. We install Minleon and say so; the table is still the table.
| Spacing | LEDs per light | Lumens (published) | Weather | Warranty | App highlights | Price/ft published? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minleon RGBW+2 (what we install) | 12 in. std (6/15 deep pebble; D35 to 4) | Pebble 2×RGBW; D35 3×RGBWW; addressable | D35: 28 warm white; pebbles n/p | IP66 lights, IP65 ctrl, IP67 PSU | 1 yr std / 3 yr premium + our workmanship | 12 effects, 20 schedules, remote, per-port zones | Yes: $32–37/ft incl. controller (this site) |
| Trimlight | 6 / 9 / 12 in. | 1 or 3 LEDs, RGB, no white diode | 20–40 / 30–60 ('depends on method') | IP68 bulbs | 'Lifetime' = 50,000 h parts; ≥1 yr labor | 180 presets, music sync, Alexa/Google | Corporate range $18–35; local dealer no |
| Jellyfish | 6 / 9 / 16 in. | 3 LEDs RGB, addressable | Not published | Not published (UL/ETL) | 5 yr parts, 1 yr labor | Zones, sunset sync, ~100 presets, voice; music add-on | Corporate ~$25–35 + $650–850 controller |
| Gemstone | 9 in. | 12 diodes RGBWW, addressable | 46 per light; 60–100/ft | IP67 | Lifetime lights, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 64 timers, 4,096 lights, music, voice | No |
| EverLights | 9 in. | 6 LEDs incl. 2 warm white | 70 | IP67 | 5 yr pro install, 1 yr labor; excludes UV fading | Alexa/Google | DIY $500 per 50 ft; installed no |
| Oelo | About 10 in. (computed) | RGB, 0.7 W | 10.13 (dark-sky positioning) | IP68 | 7 yr dealer install (unverified) | 55 patterns, 17 movements, voice | No (DIY kits on Amazon) |
| Govee (retail) | 16.4 in. (2); ~20 / ~29 in. computed (Pro / 2 Pro) | RGBIC / RGBWWIC | 40 / 50 / 55 | IP67–68 lights | 3 yr | 100 scenes, Matter, music, voice | Retail: $280–800 per kit |
n/p = not published. Sources: each brand's own product, FAQ, warranty and pricing pages plus Minleon USA datasheets; Oelo and some Govee figures computed from published kit counts where noted. All read 2026-09-08. Third-party installed range across the market: $18–40/ft (Angi, HomeGuide, Trimlight, Jellyfish, installer guides).
How to read it
Brightness figures are not measured the same way across brands, and per-foot brightness depends on spacing as much as the light. Warranty length is only half the story; who does the labor after year one and whether the warranty transfers matter more when something fails in year four.
The one column with no ambiguity is the last one. Two brands publish a national range, one publishes a range plus a controller charge, three publish nothing, and the retail brand publishes a kit price. We publish our price list.
What we'd pick if we didn't sell any of them
Gemstone for the spec sheet and warranty, Jellyfish for the app, Trimlight for channel color choice, Govee for a DIY single-story budget. Minleon for white quality, mounting choice and a number we can print. That's why we chose it to sell.
Our verdict
Ask every installer for the same three things: a written price per foot with the controller included, the IP rating of the lights, and who does the labor on a warranty claim in year three. The brands that answer all three quickly are the ones to shortlist.
Packages mentioned: Pebble Track, D35 Puck Track. Related: How Much Does Permanent Lighting Cost in Vancouver WA and Portland? · our full price list.
Sources
- Trimlight product and FAQ pages (read 2026-09-08)
- Jellyfish product and pricing pages (read 2026-09-08)
- Gemstone Lights FAQ (read 2026-09-08)
- EverLights ClickLights (read 2026-09-08)
- Oelo installation manual (PDF) (read 2026-09-08)
- Govee permanent outdoor lights collection (read 2026-09-08)
- Minleon RGBW+2 datasheets (read 2026-09-08)
- Brightly Lighting cost guide (Apr 2026) (read 2026-09-08)