Description
Saona is a shallow round downlight with a frosted acrylic face set in a matt white trim, measuring 14.5cm across. The acrylic softens the integrated LED behind it, so you get an even white disc of light rather than a bright point, and the wide spread means fewer dark patches between fittings. Output is 1080 lumens at 4000K, a crisp cool white that keeps worktops and paperwork looking clean. The driver comes with it, and the fitting is not dimmable, so it works from an ordinary switch.
We reach for this where a ceiling is low and a deeper fitting would feel heavy overhead. It suits kitchens, hallways, landings, utility rooms and home offices, and it works in a run across a larger room where the light wants to be flat and generous. The cool white reads best in working rooms; in a sitting room or bedroom we would usually go warmer. It is meant for dry rooms indoors, so keep it clear of shower zones and anywhere open to the weather.
Construction is simple: a matt white frame around a frosted acrylic diffuser, with the LED and its driver supplied together. The matt face sits quietly against white paint and does not flash back at you the way a gloss trim can. To clean, switch off at the wall and run a dry microfibre cloth over the acrylic; a cloth barely damped with warm water shifts kitchen film, and nothing abrasive goes near it. It carries a three year warranty. The wider Saona range also runs to surface flush fittings in round and square faces across several sizes, if you want the same look sitting on the ceiling. The LED is built in, so there are no lamps to buy.
Specification
| Colour |
Matt White |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Recessable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.32KG |
| Diameter |
145mm |
| Height |
25mm |
| Cut Out |
130mm |
| Materials Used |
Aluminium, Acrylic |
| Energy Class |
F |
| Energy Class of Lamp |
Group A |
| Max Energy Class |
F |
| Min Energy Class |
F |
| Lamp |
1 x 12W integrated LED (no lamps to fit) |
| Lamp Cap |
Integral LED |
| Recommended Lamp |
Integral LED |
| Colour Temperature |
4000K Cool White (±5%) |
| Number of Switching Cycles |
30000 |
| Average Life of LED |
20000hrs |
| LED Brand |
Epistar |
| Qty of SMD |
60 |
| SMD Chipset |
4014 |
| LED Power |
0.2W (±5%) |
| Type of LED |
SMD |
| Lumens per LED |
26-28lm |
| Lumens per Watt (lm/W) |
90lm/W (±5%) |
| Beam Angle |
113° |
| System Flux |
1080lm (±5%) |
| CRI |
>80 |
| Light Distribution |
Down |
| Driver Included |
Yes |
| Type of Driver |
Constant Current |
| Constant Current Output |
300mA |
| Min/Max. Voltage Output |
24-42V |
| Load Range |
12W |
| Ta |
50°C |
| Tc |
85°C |
| Casing Material |
Aluminium |
| Protection Class |
Class 2 - Double Insulated |
| Total Power Consumption |
12W (±5%) |
| Input Voltage |
100-240V~50/60Hz |
| Dimmable |
No |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Average Life |
30000hrs |
| Warranty |
3yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| TUV |
Yes |
| EMV/EMC |
Yes |
| Number of Shades |
1 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Unassembled |
No |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Sloped Ceiling Compatible |
Yes |
| Sloped Ceiling Adapter Required |
No |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. (2) Ensure light is not illuminated when cleaning. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How bright is it, and what colour is the light?
It gives 1080 lumens from a 12W integrated LED, at 4000K cool white. That is a clean, slightly crisp light that suits kitchens, utility rooms and workspaces.
Can I dim it?
No. This one is non-dimmable, so it should run from a standard on/off switch rather than a dimmer.
What size is the fitting?
The trim is 14.5cm in diameter and the body is only 25mm deep, with a 130mm aperture.
Do I need to buy a separate driver or lamp?
Neither. The LED is integral and the driver is supplied with the fitting.
How do I keep the acrylic looking clean?
Turn the power off, then dust the face with a soft dry cloth. For greasy marks in a kitchen, use a cloth wrung out in warm water and dry it off. Avoid solvents and scouring pads, which will haze acrylic.
How long should the LED last?
It is rated at around 30,000 hours of use.