Celebright vs. Trimlight vs. Gemstone: Which Permanent Outdoor Lighting System Is Best for You?
- mmenapace1
- Mar 13
- 4 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Permanent outdoor lighting is an excellent way to enhance your home’s curb appeal, improve security, and enjoy festive lighting year-round. However, not all systems are created equal. Celebright, Trimlight, and Gemstone are three of the top brands in the market, each offering unique features.
At Illuminate Solar and Electrical, we are an authorized dealer of Celebright in Calgary, offering professional installation and an industry-leading 5-year product and service warranty—a level of protection most other installers don’t provide.
Here’s how Celebright, Trimlight, and Gemstone compare so you can make the best choice for your home.
Comparison Chart: Celebright vs. Trimlight vs. Gemstone
Key Differences Explained
1. Light Output & Brightness
Brightness is a crucial factor when choosing a permanent outdoor lighting system. If your lights are too dim, they won’t be effective for security or visibility. If they’re too bright, they may be overpowering or inefficient.
• Celebright: 55 lumens per bulb, making it the brightest option. Uses RGB+W LEDs, meaning you get true, dedicated white light in addition to vibrant colors.
• Gemstone: 50 lumens per bulb, also uses RGB+W LEDs for better color accuracy and pure white options.
• Trimlight: 35 lumens per bulb, making it the dimmest option. Uses RGB LEDs, which means it creates white light by mixing colors, often resulting in a bluish or off-white hue.
Winner: Celebright offers the brightest and most color-accurate lighting, making it ideal for visibility, security, and decorative lighting.
2. Smart Control & Customization
All three systems offer mobile app control, but Celebright stands out with its cloud-based system, meaning you can adjust your lights from anywhere—even when you’re not home. Both Trimlight and Gemstone require a local network connection, limiting remote access.
Additionally, Celebright and Gemstone allow for individual bulb control, meaning you can program each light separately for more intricate displays. Trimlight, on the other hand, only allows preset patterns without the ability to control individual bulbs.
3. Reliability & Longevity
If you’re investing in permanent outdoor lighting, reliability is key. Here’s how each system holds up:
• Celebright: Highly reliable with cloud-based control (no need for local WiFi), an IP68 waterproof rating, and durable RGB+W LEDs rated for 50,000+ hours of use.
• Trimlight: Good reliability, but limited by its local-only control system, meaning it won’t work if the home network goes down. IP65 rating means it’s water-resistant but not fully waterproof.
• Gemstone: Decent reliability, but dependent on local WiFi stability—if your internet is slow or unstable, the system may experience connectivity issues. Like Trimlight, it has an IP65 rating.
If you’re looking for the most reliable system with the least chance of failures due to weather or network issues, Celebright is the clear winner.
4. Installation & Aesthetics
Homeowners want a discreet, professional look during the day.
• Celebright and Gemstone offer a low-profile installation that blends seamlessly into the soffits.
• Trimlight uses a bulkier track system that may be more visible.
5. Energy Efficiency
If energy consumption is a concern, Celebright is the most efficient option, using only 0.72W per bulb, compared to Trimlight’s 1.1W per bulb and Gemstone’s 0.9W per bulb. This means lower electricity bills while still providing bright, vibrant lighting.
6. Durability & Weather Resistance
Calgary homeowners need permanent outdoor lighting that can withstand extreme cold and snow.
• Celebright is rated IP68, making it fully waterproof and able to handle extreme Canadian winters.
• Trimlight and Gemstone have an IP65 rating, meaning they are water-resistant but not fully waterproof.
7. Warranty & Installer Support
One of the biggest differences among these brands is the level of warranty protection and installer support:
• Illuminate Solar & Electrical offers a 5-year product and service warranty on Celebright installations, covering both the lights and our installation work.
• Trimlight and Gemstone installations in Calgary typically come with a 5-year product warranty but only a 1-2 year service warranty, depending on the installer.
This means with Celebright installed by Illuminate Solar & Electrical, you get full coverage for both product and service for five years—something most other installers don’t offer.
Which Permanent Lighting System Is Right for You?
All three brands—Celebright, Trimlight, and Gemstone—offer excellent permanent holiday lighting solutions, allowing you to create custom displays for holidays, security, and everyday use.
However, Celebright stands out as the best option for Calgary homeowners because of its:
✅ Brightest lights (55 lumens per bulb)
✅ Cloud-based remote access (control from anywhere)
✅ True white LED option for natural lighting
✅ Low-profile, discreet installation
✅ IP68 rating for extreme weather durability
✅ Energy-efficient design (0.72W per bulb)
✅ Industry-leading reliability
✅ 5-year product and service warranty (exclusive to Illuminate Solar & Electrical)
If you’re looking for permanent outdoor lighting that’s built to last, Celebright is the clear choice.
Get Expert Installation & a 5-Year Warranty with Illuminate Solar & Electrical!
At Illuminate Solar & Electrical, we are an authorized dealer of Celebright and offer professional installation backed by a 5-year product and service warranty—providing you with peace of mind and a lighting system that lasts.
Interested in upgrading your home with permanent outdoor lighting? Contact us today for a free estimate!
