Description
This GU5.3 LED spotlight bulb is a directional MR16 lamp built to slot into low-voltage downlights and track fittings. It draws just 5W yet returns 390 lumens, replacing an old 27W halogen reflector while using a fraction of the power. The light is a crisp 5300K daylight tone, and the 120 degree beam spreads wide rather than tight, so it fills a space evenly instead of throwing a narrow pinpoint. American buyers will know the MR16 format as a bi-pin reflector lamp, and the same GU5.3 (Gx5.3) two-pin base applies here.
Because it runs on low voltage rather than mains, this lamp suits recessed fittings and accent setups that already use a transformer or LED driver, such as kitchen and living-room downlights, display niches and shelving spotlights. The wide 120 degree spread makes it a better fit for general accent and wash lighting than for sharp single-object highlighting, washing a wall or worktop with light rather than picking out one point. With 390 lumens and a Ra 80 colour rendering figure, it keeps colours looking natural across the area it covers. It is rated for dry indoor use only, so it should be kept clear of bathrooms, porches and any damp or outdoor location, which depend on the fitting rather than the bulb.
The GU5.3 two-pin cap is the standard MR16 base, and the lamp runs on 12V AC or DC, so it needs a matching transformer or LED driver rather than a mains connection. It measures Ø50 by 51mm with a white finish, fitting the common MR16 housing footprint, and weighs 44g. This is a non-dimmable lamp, so it should be paired with a standard non-dimming circuit. Rated at 25,000 hours with an efficiency of 78 lm/W, it is a long-life replacement for older reflector lamps.
Specification
| Cap / fitting |
GU5.3 two-pin (MR16, low voltage) |
| Bulb shape |
Spotlight |
| Power |
5 W |
| Replaces |
27 W incandescent |
| Luminous flux |
310 lm |
| Efficiency |
62 lm/W |
| Colour temperature |
5300K (Daylight) |
| Colour rendering (CRI) |
Ra 80 |
| Beam angle |
120° |
| Dimmable |
No |
| Rated life |
25000 hours |
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Range Datasheet
Frequently Asked
What fitting and voltage does this bulb need?
It has a GU5.3 (Gx5.3) two-pin cap, the standard MR16 reflector base. It runs on 12V, either AC or DC, so it is a low-voltage lamp that needs a matching transformer or LED driver and does not connect directly to the mains.
What old bulb wattage does it replace?
The LED itself draws only 5W while producing 390 lumens. That output is equivalent to an old 27W halogen reflector lamp, so you get similar brightness for a large saving on running power.
Is this bulb dimmable?
No, this is a non-dimmable lamp. It should be used on a standard non-dimming circuit, as fitting it to a dimmer can cause flicker or shorten its life.
What does the beam angle and colour temperature look like?
The beam is a wide 120 degree spread, so it gives broad accent or wash lighting rather than a tight focused spot. The colour is a 5300K daylight tone with Ra 80 colour rendering, giving a clean, bright light.