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What is a Xenon Strobe?
A xenon strobe is a lamp that produces a very short burst of high intensity light. This happens by discharging the energy stored in a capacitor through the xenon flash tube that is filled with xenon gas, at a low pressure.
What is an LED?
An LED is a Light Emitting Diode, it’s a special type of semiconductor diode which emits light when electric current flows through it.
Which is better?
– Energy efficiency.
Xenon strobes use 60% less power consumption than the typical incandescent lamp.
LED’s use 75% less power consumption than the typical incandescent lamp.
– Life span/maintenance.
Xenon strobes life expectancy is typically 10,000 hours.
LED’s life expectancy is typically 50,000 hours.
– Instant lighting.
Xenon strobes have a slight delay in lighting fully when powered.
LED’s reach maximum brightness output in an instant when powered.
– Controllability.
Xenon strobes only flash. Although they can be controlled to flash at different speeds.
LED’s can be controlled to flash, stay on, revolve, amongst other modes.
– Safety and convenience.
Xenon flashtubes need a high voltage to be able to ionize the gas and must be handled with caution.
LED’s operate at a lower voltage making them safer and more convenient to operate.
Overall, it appears that LED’s have more advantages than a xenon strobe, combined with the use of modern technology and their low power consumption, it is undeniably the ‘go-to’ lamp of today.
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