MINGER LED Strip Lights

LED strip lights are the new trend in home decoration and lighting. These strip lights are the most affordable and customizable lighting solution available in the market.

MINGER LED is undoubtedly the most popular LED strip lights brand. With over 100,000 reviews on Amazon, this affordable LED strip lights kit is people’s absolute favorite!

The 16.4ft version of the LED lights kit includes ‎a roll of 16.4ft LED strip light, an ETL-approved adapter, five support clips, and screws with an instruction manual for just $13.99. They also sell 32ft and 65ft versions at only $22.99 and $39.99.

These are 5050 LEDs, not the 3528 LEDs. Remember that 5050 LEDs are of higher quality and brightness. The size of LED chips in 5050 LEDs is larger than the latter. The 3528 LED lights are normally sold at lower prices, but thanks to MINGER, you can get higher quality LED strip lights at prices even sometimes cheaper than the 3528 LED lights.

The term ‘5050 LED lights’ is used because the size of LED chips on the LEDs is 5mm by 5mm, larger than other versions. The MINGER LED strip lights kit we are reviewing here contains 150 of these chips. These strips are also commonly referred to as tri-chip LEDs because each LED has three diodes. Hence, we get RGB.

In this guide, we will review the MINGER LED Strip lights. And, will discuss the pros and cons of the kit. Check the product on Amazon.

Technical Specifications:

Here’s the list of all the technical specifications of the kit that you need to know about:

Item Weight	‎10.2 ounces
Batteries	‎1 Lithium Metal battery is included.
Area Lighting Classification	‎IP65
Height	‎7 centimeters
Length	‎14.5 centimeters
Width	‎13.5 centimeters
Style	‎Non-waterproof for indoor use only
Color	‎RGB (Red, Green, Blue)
Shape	‎Linear
Material	‎Plastic
Number of Lights	‎150
Included Components	‎A roll of 16.4ft LED strip light, an ETL approved adapter, 5 support clips, screws, and an instructions manual
Voltage	‎12 Volts
Specific Uses	‎Party, Festival Decoration for Room Home Living Room Kitchen
Special Features	‎Dimmable
Shade Material	‎Plastic
Power Source	‎Corded Electric
Batteries Included?	‎Yes
Batteries Required?	‎No
Type of Bulb	‎LED
Wattage	‎18.00

From the perspective of the technical specifications, the LED strip lights kit may look like an ordinary one. But, it has a lot of features that no one else provides at this price point. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of the kit in further detail:

Pros

It is very cheap.

If you search for 5050 LED strip lights online, the lowest price you will find will be around $24. But, this kit costs you only $13.99. It is an incredible price for a 16ft 5050 LEDs kit. Remember, the 5050 LED strip lights are brighter and are of higher quality than other types. Hence, they cost more. But, thanks to MINGER LEDs, you can get higher quality LED strip lights at a price way cheaper than all others.

Excellent Customer Service

The product has more than a hundred thousand positive reviews on Amazon alone! It can not be possible without stellar customer service that goes above and beyond to give the customer an above-par experience. There have been many cases when the LEDs shipped fault due to transporting or any other issue. But, they have been quite successful at handling such problems. MINGER LEDs politely replace the products that have a manufacturing defect and strive hard to satisfy the customer.

The 3M Adhesive Backing

Among all other features, the most appraised one of MINGER LEDs is the quality of their 3M Adhesive Backing. It sticks well and, in some cases, when removed, it has taken off the paint from the walls. Whoever buys MINGER LED strip lights praises the quality of their 3M Adhesive Backing.

The DIY color features and other controls

You can always use third-party controllers for your MINGER LED Strip lights. But, at this price point, MINGER LED strip lights ships a 44-key IR remote controller with exciting features. That is amazing!

The IR remote controller has all the color modes. And, apart from 16 color options, the remote controller enables you to select any color of your choice – with the help of its DIY Color Mode, you can change the color by changing the values of Red, Green, and Blue from the remote controller.

Cons

Let us be a bit critical and discuss the top drawbacks of MINGER LEDs. We understand that a company can not produce a high-end, feature-rich product at this price point. Therefore, this list of cons is not the things that MINGER LED strips lights are missing, but the list of things that would have made the product more exciting – if fixed.

Not waterproof

The kit comes with an IP rating of IP65, which is technically not waterproof. It protects the LEDs from dust but does not make them waterproof. You cannot immerse the LEDs into the water, nor can you put water outside them in large volumes. Even though the LEDs can survive a few water splashes, but that wouldn’t make the LEDs the best fit for your swimming pool or bathroom. Being waterproof would have made the MINGER LED strip lights a perfect choice for every situation!

Faces issues when bent

If you bend or roll it up when using it, it can get overheated. It will make the LEDs stop working permanently. It is one of the most prominent drawbacks of MINGER LED strip lights, and hence, you should be aware of this issue. When you use these LED strip lights, make sure not to bend or roll them up.

How to connect MINGER LED strip lights together?

MINGER LED strip lights are the most popular LED strip lights out there. With over 100,000 reviews on Amazon alone, MINGER LED strip lights are the most affordable and most popular brand.

The installation process of MINGER LED strip lights is pretty straightforward. Here’s the step-by-step process:

Measure the area.
Clean the surface. Make sure there is no dust.
Make the cuts on locations where you’ll run gaps or on corners.
Use the solder-less connectors to make the connections.
Connect the MINGER LED strip lights with the power supply.
Remove the adhesive backing and place the strips in your desired location.

How to connect MINGER LED strip lights together?

Basically, you have two options for connecting the strips together.

Solder the strips together, or
Use solder-less connectors

The first option is time-consuming and somewhat technical. Therefore, using solderless connectors is recommended. They are easy to install and get the job done quite well. Here’s the step-by-step process to connect MINGER LED strip lights together: