Top 3 Best LED Low Bay Lights for Efficient Lighting

Are you looking for the best LED low-bay lights for your spaces? This can be a bit challenging with so many options out there. For the most part, you can subdivide Low-Bay LED lights into 3 different categories: 

• UFO Low-Bay Lights
• Linear Low-Bay Fixtures
• Motion Sensor-Integrated Low-Bay Lights

Here at LEDSAVE, we’re experts in everything related to LEDs. This guide breaks down how LED low bay lights work, which features matter most, and how to choose the right style for your space.

What Are Low-Bay LED Lights?

Low-Bay LED lights are typically used in industrial spaces. They are designed for ceilings between 10 and 20 feet high, making them ideal for warehouses, workshops, garages, retail environments, and light-industrial spaces. 

They deliver bright, even lighting without causing glare, unlike high-bay lights, which are built for much taller ceilings. The right low-bay fittings can improve visibility, reduce accidents, and create a more productive workplace.

Key Features to Consider

Choosing the right LED low-bay lights starts with understanding the specs that impact performance, safety, and efficiency.

Lumens vs Watts

One of the best ways to compare LED lights is by looking at lumens per watt (lm/W). This tells you how much brightness you get for the energy used.

Our EcoBrite 100W IP65 LED Low Bay Light, for example, delivers 150 lumens per watt, offering excellent brightness with low running costs. It also features:

• 120° beam angle for wide, even coverage
• 5000K daylight colour temperature, ideal for industrial settings

Colour Temperature

Colour temperature affects visibility and the feel of your environment.

• 5000K (daylight): Crisp, bright, ideal for warehouses, retail, or areas requiring focus
• 3000K (warm): Softer light, useful in hospitality areas or mixed-use spaces

For industrial or commercial applications, 4000K–5000K is usually the most effective choice, as it supports better visual clarity and reduces eye strain.

Beam Angle

The wider the beam angle, the more space that will be lit, but also the less focused the beam will be. And the opposite happens with slimmer beam angles, where the light is more focused on a single spot. 

For industrial purposes, choosing a low-Bay LED light with a wide beam angle is a great idea. Our products are typically located in the 120-degree area, which is a great starting point for most purposes. 

• Wide angles (e.g., 120°) illuminate large areas evenly
• Narrow angles concentrate the light into a tighter beam for task-specific lighting

Mounting Options

There are many different mounting options when it comes to low-Bay LED lights. Some lights require a single anchorage point, whereas others might have multiple. This not only affects the stability of the light, but also the appearance it gives your spaces. 

Since Low-Bay LED lights hang at around 10-20 feet high, installing them isn’t as complicated as their high-Bay counterparts. However, there’s still a considerable risk given the height, so the task should always be handled by a professional.

Low bay LED lights come with various mounting setups:

• Single-point suspension
• Multi-point brackets
• Surface or pendant mounts

Dimmability and Controls

While not true for all LED Low-Bay lights, some of them are dimmable. This allows you to control how bright the lights are at all times. By selecting the brightness, you can ensure maximum lighting during the darker hours of the day, and decent coverage during the day. 

Dimmable lights help you:

• Increase brightness during darker hours
• Reduce output during daylight
• Extend product lifespan

Motion sensors also offer huge efficiency gains. Lights only activate when someone is present, making them ideal for low-traffic zones and offering significant savings over time.

Low-Bay LED Light Types

Now that we’ve discussed the key things to consider when it comes to low-Bay LED lights, let’s talk about the different types out there. 

UFO Low-Bay Lights

This kind of Low-Bay light is characterised by its unique shape. They are compact and round in design. They’re also highly durable and easy to install. UFO Low-Bay Lights are ideal for gyms, warehouses, and areas requiring a sleek aesthetic. 

UFO low bay lights are round, compact, and highly durable. They offer excellent heat dissipation and long lifespans, making them ideal for gyms, warehouses, and commercial spaces.

Our EcoBrite 200W IP65 LED Low Bay fitting includes:

• 150 lumens per watt (30,000 total lumens)
• 5000K daylight colour temperature
• IP65 rating, protecting against dust and light water sprays
• 120° beam angle for wide coverage

Their strong build and minimalist profile make them a popular all-rounder.

Linear Low-Bay Fixtures

These are among the most common types of Low-Bay LED light fixtures. They’re long and rectangular in shape. They work great in retail spaces, aisles and garages and are excellent for uniform light distribution as they often have a wide beam angle. 

Our 100W High Output LED Bay Light provides:

• 140 lumens per watt
• 5000K daylight colour temperature
• 50,000-hour lifespan
• Standard dimensions of 610mm x 310mm x 200mm

If you need consistent, uniform lighting across larger areas, linear fixtures are the best choice.

Motion Sensor-Integrated Low-Bay Lights

As their name suggests, Motion Sensor-Integrated low-Bay Lights come equipped with great power-saving features. Through the use of their sensor, they can detect when there are people around and only activate when that is the case. At any other moment, they turn off, saving tons of power. 

These are a bit more expensive due to the added features, but they’re well worth the money. Our EcoBrite 150 Watt IP65 LED Low-Bay fitting includes a Zhaga socket. This enables plug-and-play connection with any compatible Zhaga devices. These include a motion sensor or even a communication module.

Why Low-Bay LED Lights Are the Way to Go

There’s no denying that Low-Bay LED Lights are the right choice for industrial spaces and warehouses. They have outstanding beam angles, a great lifespan, and an excellent Lumens per watt rating. 

On top of this, they hang a lot lower than High-Bay alternatives, making maintenance, installation and adjustment somewhat easier. If you want to maximise savings, look for a variant with motion sensors.

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