The TruLight Difference
Compare TruLight to Competitors
Permanent lighting is a real investment, and most companies make it hard to compare apples to apples. We go brand by brand: chip type, LED count, voltage, how zones actually work, warranty, and what the app looks like two years after install. Find the brand you're considering and see exactly how it stacks up.
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Hands-on video comparisons covering hardware, voltage, app features, and real install differences.
RGB White vs. RGBW Pure White
RGB “White”
Standard RGB systems mix red, green, and blue to approximate white. The result is a cool, bluish-purple tint that doesn't look natural, especially on warm-toned homes with stone, stucco, or earth-tone siding.
RGBW Pure White
TruLight uses 6 LEDs per light: 3 RGB + 3 dedicated warm white LEDs. This gives you two distinct white modes: a real warm white that flatters stone and stucco, and a true pure white by blending all 6 LEDs together. No RGB system can replicate this.
The Numbers, Side by Side
A straight comparison of the specs that matter most. TruLight leads on every row that affects brightness, longevity, and daily usability.
| Feature | TruLight | JellyFish | Trimlight | Astoria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEDs Per Light | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Brightness | 90–120 lumens | Up to 27 lumens | Up to 30 lumens | Up to 23 lumens |
| Expected Lifespan | 100,000 hrs | 50,000 hrs | 50,000 hrs | 50,000 hrs |
| Warm White Light | Algorithm* | |||
| Pure White Light | ||||
| Professional Installation | ||||
| Voltage | 48V | 48V | 12V | 12V |
| Zoning Feature | ||||
| Unique Patterns | 140+ | 20+ | 20+ | 24+ |
| Music Sync | Extra cost* | |||
| Integrated Motion Sensor |
*JellyFish approximates warm white using an RGB algorithm. No dedicated warm white LED.
*JellyFish requires a separate Music Box accessory (sold separately) to enable music sync.
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