WS2815 WS2812B Individually Addressable 5050 RGB LED Strip WS2812 144Leds/Pixels/m Smart Magic Light Black White PCB IP30 65 67(Black PCB,DC12V WS2815_5M 144 IP67)
$157.61
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“A competent component that handles standard use cases well. Not flashy, but reliable — which is what matters for project components.”
Our Review
For $157.61 CAD, the WS2815 WS2812B Individually Addressable 5050 RGB LED Strip WS2812 144Leds/Pixels/m Smart Magic Light Black White PCB IP30 65 67(Black PCB,DC12V WS2815_5M 144 IP67) packs respectable specs: LED Type: WS2812B (NeoPixel), LED Count: 144, Voltage: 12V. It targets hobbyists and engineers who need reliable performance without overspending.
Display quality was impressive. Each LED is individually addressable and the colors are vibrant. FastLED and NeoPixel libraries make animation coding straightforward.
Integration with Arduino and ESP32 was hassle-free. Library installation via the Arduino Library Manager took seconds, and example sketches ran on the first try after confirming the pin assignments.
Overall, the WS2815 WS2812B Individually Addressable 5050 RGB LED Strip WS2812 144Leds/Pixels/m Smart Magic Light Black White PCB IP30 65 67(Black PCB,DC12V WS2815_5M 144 IP67) fills its role well. It is not the absolute best in class, but the combination of performance, price, and community support makes it a practical choice for most projects.
What We Like
- Flexible PCB bends around curves and corners
- Compatible with FastLED and Adafruit NeoPixel libraries
- Single data pin controls the entire strip
- Easy to cut at marked intervals for custom lengths
Watch Out For
- Requires a beefy 5V supply for long strips
- High current draw at full white (60mA per LED)
- Timing-critical protocol sensitive to interrupts
Specifications
| LED Type | WS2812B (NeoPixel) |
| LED Count | 144 |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Current per LED | 50mA per LED |
| Data Protocol | Single-wire NZR |
| Density | 60 LEDs/m |
| IP Rating | IP30 |
The Verdict
“A competent component that handles standard use cases well. Not flashy, but reliable — which is what matters for project components.”
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