The terms "neon sign" and "LED sign" are often used interchangeably, but there are important differences between them. In this article, we compare the two.
What Is a Classic Neon Sign?
Traditional neon signs consist of glass tubes filled with gas and run on high voltage. They are fragile, have high maintenance costs, and take time to produce.
What Is a Neon LED (Flex Neon) Sign?
The method preferred today, including DefneonReklam products, involves placing flexible LED strips into shapes CNC-cut from acrylic. It gives the visual effect of classic neon, but uses unbreakable acrylic instead of glass, runs on 12 volts, and is far more energy-efficient.
Comparison
Safety: Neon LED, being low-voltage, is suitable for use in homes and kids' rooms; classic neon requires high voltage.
Durability: The acrylic and LED strip combination is far more impact-resistant than classic glass tubes — which is why we offer a 2-year warranty on all our products.
Energy Consumption: LED technology consumes significantly less energy than classic neon.
Production Time: Neon LED products can be produced in as little as 2-4 business days for standard designs, while classic neon glasswork can take weeks.
Which Should You Choose?
For home decor, store windows, café/restaurant signage, or special event decoration, a neon LED sign is today's preferred choice in terms of safety, cost, and production speed.
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