3030 LED

• Higher power: Typically 0.5W per LED, compared to 0.3W per LED for 5050 LEDs
• Smaller size: 3.0mm x 3.0mm, compared to 5.0mm x 5.0mm for 5050 LEDs
• Higher brightness: Can produce up to 150 lumens per LED, compared to 60 lumens per LED for 5050 LEDs
• Wider viewing angle: Typically 120 degrees, compared to 60 degrees for 5050 LEDs
• Requires higher voltage: Typically 2.7-3.3V, compared to 2.0-2.4V for 5050 LEDs
• Lower color temperature: Typically 2700-6500K, compared to 3000-7000K for 5050 LEDs

5050 LED

• Lower power: Typically 0.3W per LED, compared to 0.5W per LED for 3030 LEDs
• Larger size: 5.0mm x 5.0mm, compared to 3.0mm x 3.0mm for 3030 LEDs
• Lower brightness: Can produce up to 60 lumens per LED, compared to 150 lumens per LED for 3030 LEDs
• Narrower viewing angle: Typically 60 degrees, compared to 120 degrees for 3030 LEDs
• Requires lower voltage: Typically 2.0-2.4V, compared to 2.7-3.3V for 3030 LEDs
• Higher color temperature: Typically 3000-7000K, compared to 2700-6500K for 3030 LEDs

Summary

• For higher brightness and wider viewing angles, choose 3030 LEDs.
• For lower power consumption and smaller form factor, choose 5050 LEDs.