Miniled XDC10 10W Warm White Downlight Review

General Information

ID #308
SKU TRE-XDC103
Series Miniled
Manufacturer Trend Lighting (other LEDs from Trend Lighting)
Fitting Type Kit (other Kit LEDs)
Light Type Downlight (PAR)
Height 88mm
Diameter PAR33 (104mm)
Weight 297g
Warranty 5 Years
Test Date 2014-08-20
Review Notes Light has the highest CRI of all LED downlight kits tested to date & no flicker. So quality of the emitted light is excellent. 15 degree tilt gimbal housing. Recommended for a 92mm cutout. Includes trailing edge dimmable LED power supply. Driver carries C-Tick and CE approval markings. This downlight also has a near perfect power factor. Dimming was tested using a Clipsal 32E450UDM universal dimmer. As is typical in high CRI lights the efficiency suffers just slightly (but still remains above average). Price is on the high side, but is comparable to other units with similar specs. Uses Citizen's CLL032-1205A5-303H3D2 chip.
Price $69 (AUD) from lightingaffairs.com.au on 20th of August 2014
Rating

 

LED Specifications

Claimed Measured Compared To
Watts 13.5W 12.9W @ 244V
LED Driver Transformer
54.7W @ 12V
Yearly Running Cost[?] $2.96 $2.83 $11.98
Lumens 1150 lm 846 lm 765 lm
Efficiency[?] 85 lm/W 66 lm/W 14 lm/W
Lumens/Purchase Price 17 lm/$ 12 lm/$ 170 lm/$
Power Factor[?] N/A 0.99 1
Color [?] Warm White, 3000K Warm White, 2966K Warm White, 3015K
Angle[?] N/A 60° 45°
Dimmable Yes, Trailing Edge Fair Yes, Trailing Edge
CRI (Color Accuracy)[?] 85 93
Life 50,000 hours Not Measured 6,000 hours
Min/Max Voltage 220V / 240V N/A
Min/Max Temperature N/A / 50°C N/A
Measured Temperature 58°C @ 25°C ambient
136°F @ 77°F ambient
256°C @ 25°C ambient
493°F @ 77°F ambient
Flicker Percent[?] 2% 3%
Flicker Index[?] 0.001 0.008

 

Link to manufacturer specifications at time of testing

 

Dimming measurements

Graph notes: Dimming performance can be highly dependant on the type of dimmer, the number of lights in the circuit and other factors. Results in your house might vary. Mouse over the graph for more details. Position 10 = Not dimmed. Position 1 = Fully dimmed.

 

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Distribution Graph

Angle: 60° (±30° from bottom), Maximum lux:

Graph notes: Shows the intensity of the light when viewed from different angles. Normal omni-directional globes have a fairly constant output all the way around (excepting directly above). Downlights have a narrow range at the bottom in which the light is emmited, this determines their angle.

 

Spectrum Graph

Representation of color spectrum

Graph notes: Shows the breakdown of the LED light into its component colors. With short wavelength ultraviolet on the left and long wavelength infrared on the right. The green line represents the relative absolute strength of the light at each frequency, while the red line represents what the typical human eye would see. The human eye is most sensitive to green light, but much less sensitive to purples and deep reds.

 

Flicker Graph

Graph of measured flicker

Percent: 2%, Index: 0.001 (lower is better in both cases)

Graph notes: Shows variation in light output over 1/10th of a second, with relative light output on the Y axis and time on the X Axis. Measured with a photodiode connected to an Oscilloscope. Ideally the yellow line should be flat. Low frequency high amplitude waveforms mean there is a possibility of noticeable flicker, but sensitivity to flicker varies between people. [More details about LED flicker]

 

LEDs in this Series

Name Price Watts Lumens Efficiency Color Angle Fitting
Miniled XDA08 8W Warm White Downlight $65 (AUD) 10.6W 709lm 90lm/W Warm White, 3099K 60° Kit
Miniled XDC10 10W Warm White Downlight $69 (AUD) 12.9W 846lm 85lm/W Warm White, 2966K 60° Kit

 

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these results, each measurement carries an inherent degree of uncertainty and error. Safety and EMC compliance of products to regional or international standards have not been verified unless noted as an ENERGY STAR® LED Lighting Facts, or SSL Quality Scheme certified product. Retailers and importers selling unmarked or unapproved electrical goods can be fined or imprisoned. Mains supplied downlights require installation by a licensed electrician.