💡 Edge-Lit Panel vs Downlight – Which is Better? Most people get confused between LED edge-lit panel lights and LED downlights. In an edge-lit panel, the LED strip is placed on the outer frame, and the light travels through layers before coming out… which means you lose brightness on the way. But in an LED downlight, the LED chips are directly mounted on a flat PCB board, facing downward. ✅ Higher lumen per watt ✅ Better brightness ✅ Better heat management ✅ Longer life & less light loss So if