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LED strip lights are one of the easiest ways to change how a room feels. A line of light under a kitchen cabinet, along a bulkhead or behind a bedhead does more for a space than most ceiling lights, and it uses very little power doing it. The hard part is choosing the right strip, because the cheap and the good ones look identical on the reel.
We have been selling and installing LED strip lighting for years, and these are the strips we would put in our own homes and jobs. Each one is picked for a specific use, so jump to the one that matches your project.
Every strip on this list can be cut to length. Measure your run in millimetres, add it to the cart and enter your lengths at checkout. If the job is bigger or more complex, send it through for a free custom quote and we will spec the strip, driver and profile for you.
Our best LED strip lights for 2026
- Best budget accent strip: Havit 4.8w HV9723-IP20-60-3K
- Best for kitchens and joinery: Pixel 10W COB CRI90
- Best for long runs: Pixel 7.5W Long Run COB (up to 20m)
- Best for coves and bulkheads: Pixel 14W COB CRI90
- Brightest COB strip: Pixel 25W High Output COB
- Best for curves and outdoors: Pixel 12W 360 Bend Neon IP67
- Best colour changing strip: Havit 14.4w RGB + 3000K IP67
- Best budget RGB strip: Havit 7.2w RGB IP20
- Best smart LED strip kit: Viper HaviSMART RGBCW 5m
- Brightest commercial strip: Havit 46w HV9783-IP20-252-5K
Not sure what you need yet? Skip to how to choose an LED strip first, then come back to the list.
Best budget accent strip: Havit 4.8w LED Strip Light 60 LED per metre IP20
If you just want a soft glow inside a cabinet, under a floating vanity or behind a bedhead, this is the strip. At 4.8w and about 390 lumens per metre it gives a gentle accent line rather than task light, and it is the lowest cost way into quality strip lighting. It runs on 12v, is dimmable and has adhesive backing for a simple install.
Features:
- 4.8w per metre, about 390 lumens per metre
- 60 LEDs per metre
- 12v DC, dimmable with a dimmable driver
- Great for cabinets, bedheads and toe kicks
From $13.16 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best for kitchens and joinery: Pixel 10W COB LED Strip Light 24V CRI90
This is the strip we recommend most. It packs 480 COB chips into every metre, so you get one smooth line of light with no dots, even in a shallow profile or reflected in a glossy benchtop. Around 1000 lumens per metre is enough for proper under cabinet task lighting without being harsh, and CRI 90 keeps timber, stone and food looking natural.
It runs 5 metres from a single feed, or 10 metres fed from both ends, and comes in 3000k warm white or 4000k cool white.
Features:
- 10w per metre, 968 to 1009 lumens per metre
- 480 COB LEDs per metre, dot free
- CRI 90 for natural colour
- 8mm wide, cut every 40mm
- 24v DC, 5 year warranty
From $19.90 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best for long runs: Pixel 7.5W Long Run COB LED Strip Light (up to 20m)
Most strips start to dim and change colour after about 5 metres, which means extra feed points and extra cables to hide. This Pixel strip uses a constant current design, so it runs up to 20 metres from one feed with consistent brightness and colour from one end to the other. It is the easy answer for long kitchen runs, shelving, hallways and ceiling coves.
It is also the only strip on this list in 2700k extra warm white, alongside 3000k and 4000k.
Features:
- Up to 20 metres from a single feed
- 7.5w per metre, about 680 lumens per metre
- 480 COB LEDs per metre, dot free
- CRI 90, 2700k, 3000k or 4000k
- 24v DC, 5 year warranty
From $20.80 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best for coves and bulkheads: Pixel 14W COB LED Strip Light 24V CRI90
When the strip has to bounce light off a ceiling or wash a wall, you need more output than an accent strip. The Pixel 14W puts out up to 1568 lumens per metre from a dense COB layout, so cove and bulkhead lighting looks even and bright instead of patchy. It also suits laundries, retail shelving and any joinery where the strip does real work.
Features:
- 14w per metre, 1386 to 1568 lumens per metre
- 480 COB LEDs per metre, dot free
- CRI 90, 3000k or 4000k
- 10mm wide, cut every 40mm
- 24v DC, 5 year warranty
From $21.90 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Brightest COB strip: Pixel 25W High Output COB LED Strip Light
This is the strip to use when it is the main light in the room, not just a feature. Three rows of chips give 960 LEDs per metre and up to 2625 lumens per metre, more than double a standard 10w strip, while still looking like one clean line. Use it for high ceilings, long coves, retail displays and indirect lighting that has to light a whole space.
At 25w per metre it produces real heat, so mount it in an aluminium profile at least 16mm wide inside.
Features:
- 25w per metre, up to 2625 lumens per metre
- 960 LEDs per metre in three rows
- CRI 90, 3000k or 4000k
- Maximum 5 metre run per feed
- 24v DC, 5 year warranty
From $37.00 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best for curves and outdoors: Pixel 12W 360 Bend Neon LED Strip Light IP67
Flat strip only bends one way. This Pixel neon flex bends in every direction, so it can follow curved walls, outlines, garden edges and lettering. The silicone housing diffuses the LEDs into one even glow, so there is no separate profile or diffuser to buy. It is IP67 rated and UV resistant, which makes it the pick for outdoor living areas, pool surrounds and facades.
Want colour instead? There is also an RGB version, and you can browse every option in our neon strip lights range.
Features:
- Bends 360°, minimum bend radius 60mm
- 12w per metre, 660 to 696 lumens per metre
- IP67, UV resistant silicone
- CRI 90, 3000k or 4000k
- 24v DC, fix with clips or mounting channel
From $63.80 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best colour changing strip: Havit 14.4w LED Strip Light RGB + 3000K IP67
Most colour changing strips make a poor white. This one has a dedicated 3000k warm white channel alongside the RGB, so you can run party colours in a games room or cinema and still have a proper warm white the rest of the time. The IP67 coating means it can go outside or near water too. Pair it with an RGBW controller to suit how you want to control it.
Features:
- RGB plus a true 3000k warm white
- 14.4w per metre, 60 LEDs per metre
- IP67 for indoor or outdoor use
- 12v DC
From $54.11 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best budget RGB strip: Havit 7.2w LED Strip Light RGB IP20
For a bedroom, gaming setup or behind the TV, you do not need anything fancy. This Havit RGB strip is a reliable, low cost way to add colour indoors, and it is a big step up from the no name kits that lose LEDs within months. Add the Havit RGB controller and a 12v driver and you are set.
Features:
- Full RGB colour changing
- 7.2w per metre, 30 LEDs per metre
- 12v DC, IP20 for dry indoor areas
- Also available in IP54 and IP67
From $26.31 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Best smart LED strip kit: Viper HaviSMART RGBCW 5m Kit
If you want everything in one box, this is it. The kit comes with the strip, plug in driver and controller, so there is no wiring to work out. Control it from your phone or the included controller, pick from millions of colours or tunable warm and cool white, and set schedules so the lights come on by themselves. It is IP54 rated and can be cut down to suit your space.
Want more kit options? See our full LED strip light kits range.
Features:
- Complete 5 metre plug and play kit
- RGB plus tunable white (RGBCW)
- App control with schedules
- IP54, can be cut to size
From $126.01*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
Brightest commercial strip: Havit 46w LED Strip Light 252 LED per metre
For offices, warehouses, workshops and big void spaces, this strip turns a run of profile into a proper light fitting. At 4600 lumens per metre it is one of the brightest strips available. It needs a deep, wide profile to manage the heat, such as the Havit 60 x 70mm deep profile. Also available in 3000k warm white and 4000k cool white.
Features:
- 46w per metre, 4600 lumens per metre
- 252 LEDs per metre
- 24v DC, dimmable
- 3000k, 4000k or 5500k
From $87.09 per metre*
*Price may have changed at time of reading
How to choose an LED strip light
1. Work out how bright it needs to be
Wattage per metre is the quickest guide to output. As a rough rule:
- 5 to 8w per metre: soft accent light for cabinets, bedheads, toe kicks and shelves.
- 10 to 14w per metre: task light under kitchen cabinets, and cove or bulkhead lighting.
- 20w per metre and up: main room lighting, high ceilings and commercial spaces.
2. Choose 12v or 24v
12v strip is common in kits and short runs. 24v strip can run further before it dims, so it is the better choice for kitchens, coves and anything over a few metres. Whichever you pick, the driver must match the strip voltage. Browse our 12V LED strip lights if you are replacing an existing 12v system.
3. Pick the colour temperature
3000k warm white suits living areas, bedrooms and hospitality. 4000k cool white suits kitchens, laundries and workspaces. If you are unsure, read our guide to warm white vs cool white lighting.
4. Size the driver
Multiply the strip's watts per metre by your run length, then add about 20% headroom. For example, 5 metres of the Pixel 10W strip draws 50w, so you need a 24v driver of at least 60w. Long installs are usually better split into separate runs, each with its own feed. If you want to dim the strip, use a dimmable driver and a compatible dimmer. Shop our LED drivers.
5. Mount it in a profile
An aluminium profile draws heat away from the LEDs, protects the strip and makes it last longer. Add a diffuser for the softest line of light. Choose a profile that is at least 1mm wider inside than the strip, for example 9mm inside for an 8mm strip. Neon flex is the exception: it mounts with clips or a channel and needs no profile.
6. Check the IP rating
IP20 is for dry indoor areas only. Use IP54 or higher near splashes, and IP67 for outdoor areas or anywhere that may get wet.
Conclusion
A good LED strip gives you a custom, built in look that no other light fitting can match, and it uses very little power to do it. Buy from a brand that backs its strip with a real warranty, match the driver and profile to the strip, and it will look great for years. If you would like help planning your job, get a free, no obligation quote and our team will put the whole package together.
Frequently asked questions
Which colour temperature is best for LED strip lights?
It comes down to the room and the mood you want. Warm white (3000k) feels relaxed and inviting, so it suits living areas, bedrooms and cafes. Cool white (4000k) feels crisp and clear, so it suits kitchens, laundries and offices. Read our guide to warm white vs cool white lighting for more help.
What is a COB LED strip?
COB stands for chip on board. Hundreds of tiny chips sit so close together that the strip gives one continuous line of light with no visible dots. It looks much cleaner than a standard strip, especially in shallow profiles or anywhere the strip can be seen.
How long can an LED strip run?
Most 24v strips run about 5 metres from one feed, or 10 metres when fed from both ends. Past that, the far end starts to dim. Long run strips such as the Pixel 7.5W can go up to 20 metres from a single feed.
Do LED strip lights need a driver?
Yes. LED strips run on low voltage DC, so they need a driver to convert mains power. The driver must match the strip voltage (12v or 24v) and should be rated about 20% above the total wattage of the strip it powers.
Can I install LED strip lights myself?
Plug in kits are fully DIY. Anything that needs to be hard wired into mains power, such as a driver connected to a light switch, must be installed by a licensed electrician.
Why are LED strips so different in price?
Cheap strips use lower quality chips and thinner circuit boards, so LEDs burn out and leave dark spots, and the colour drifts over time. A quality strip costs more up front but saves you pulling it out and redoing the job. Buy from a reputable brand with a real warranty.
