We'll look at the following 3 different categories to see the difference of each type.

Level of difficulty changing the light bulb

Dimensions and locations of lighting components

Safety

Round 1: Level of difficulty changing the light bulb

Fiber optic pool light

Because the fiber optic pool light bulb is located in a drying box on the patio level, the bulb is very easy to use and can be changed within five minutes.

LED pool light

Many people have the misconception that you need to lower the water level in order to change the bulb of an underground pool light. Wrong! The sealing housing containing the bulb is removed from the lamp slot in the pool wall and brought above the water level at which the bulb is to be replaced. The whole process is simple and takes 15-30 minutes.

Winner: Fiber optic pool lights

Round 2: Dimensions and locations of lighting components

Fiber optic pool light

The drying oven or illuminator is about 1'x1' in size and must be located within 10'-12' of the pool. You will need to purchase a custom length cable. If you need light at the end of a pool with lots of terraces, you need to make a plan.

LED pool light

Components are standard light switches and transformers (if low voltage) located in pool equipment or more convenient locations, and lights mounted in the pool. The transformer is mounted on a post or wall with the switch and can be 10 feet from the pool or 50-100 feet from the pool. Many lights have a limited length of wire. For example, the PAL 2000 comes with a 69' power cord.

No winners, no losers

Round 3: Safety

LED pool light

Despite popular belief, LED lights are very safe. Most are made with low pressure. There is a transformer that converts to 12V, similar to a car charger.

Fiber optic pool light

There is little electricity in the water. All mechanical devices are located in the lighting box on the courtyard level.

Winner: Fiber optic pool lights

In conclusion, fiber optic lighting has unparalleled advantages in safety, plasticity, and environmental protection over traditional LED garden lighting methods.If you want to add beautiful scene to your pool, our Fiber Optic Swimming Pool Star Light Kits may be your best bet. They are very stylish and can be easily added to beautify your backyard.