Stand lighting: halogen or LED?
We compare two lights for POP UP walls from the Maxi Expo range: the 150 W halogen and the 12 W LED. We look at power consumption, light colour, weight and mounting.
Power consumption and energy efficiency
The halogen light is 150 W and the LED light 12 W, so the LED draws far less power. The choice affects energy use and the load on the stand's electrics. The LED light doesn't heat up during use.
- The halogen light is 150 W
- The LED light is 12 W, which means lower consumption
- LED puts less load on the power supply
- Allow for the halogen's higher power when planning sockets
Light colour
The halogen light gives warm white light, the LED light cool white. The light colour affects how the graphic's colours look.
- Halogen: warm white light
- LED: cool white light, so the same graphic colours look cooler
Weight, transport and event handling
Both lights weigh 0.75 kg, so they are easy to carry and mount on the stand. The LED light in its unit packaging weighs 1.5 kg, and the halogen light is packed individually in a 59 × 17 × 6 cm box. LED lights are also bulk-packed in 10s (15 kg), which is handy when transporting more lights.
- Both lights have a product weight of 0.75 kg
- The low weight of a single light makes handling easy
- The LED light comes with a power supply and box
- Bulk pack: 10 LED lights, 15 kg
Mounting and system compatibility
Both lights are designed to illuminate graphics on POP UP walls and mount on a compatible frame. For 2×3 and 3×3 walls, at least two halogen lights are recommended. When choosing a light, take the frame design into account.
- Both lights are designed for POP UP walls
- 2×3 and 3×3 walls need at least two halogen lights
- Before buying, check how the light mounts to your frame
Frequently asked questions
Which lighting uses less energy for a POP UP wall display?
The LED light. It is 12 W while the halogen light is 150 W, so over the same running time the LED uses far less energy.
Are the lights heavy, making the display wall harder to transport?
No. Each light weighs 0.75 kg, so it doesn't add much to the weight of the POP UP system. LED lights are also available in bulk packs of 10 (15 kg).
How do you check whether a light will mount on my POP UP wall?
Both lights are designed to illuminate graphics on POP UP walls. Check the mounting method and cable length before buying, taking into account the POP UP system accessories and the frame design.