There are significant differences between LED lights and LED tubes in several aspects, and the following is a detailed comparison:

First, the principle of luminescence and brightness

LED lights: Using LED (light-emitting diode) as a light source, LED is a solid-state semiconductor device that can directly convert electrical energy into light energy. The brightness of the LED lamp is high, and the brightness of the LED lamp tube is about three times that of the ordinary energy-saving lamp tube, and more than seven times that of the ordinary incandescent lamp tube.
LED tube: The same use of LED as a light source, but usually refers to a long LED lamp, its luminous principle is the same as the LED lamp. The light of the LED tube is soft and uniform, which can provide a wider range of lighting.
Second, energy consumption and energy-saving

LED lights: Because of the low energy consumption and high brightness of LED light sources, LED lights are more power-saving than traditional light sources at the same brightness. For example, the 4W LED light source is equivalent to the brightness of 40W incandescent bulbs, and the overall energy saving is more than 80%.
LED tube: also has the characteristics of low energy consumption, because the LED tube is usually composed of multiple LED lamp beads, so its overall energy consumption is relatively low.
3. Service life and maintenance cost

LED lights: LED lights have a long life, and the luminous flux half-life is more than 50,000 hours. LED for the all-solid luminous body, no tungsten wire, glass shell and other easily damaged parts, impact resistance and seismic ability is strong, not easy to damage. Therefore, the maintenance cost of LED lights is relatively low.
LED tubes: LED tubes also have a long service life, but due to their relatively complex structure, including multiple LED beads and drive circuits and other components, so once there is a failure, the entire tube may need to be replaced or repaired. But overall, the maintenance cost of LED lamps is still lower than that of traditional lamps.
Fourth, environmental protection

LED lights and LED tubes: both do not contain harmful substances such as mercury, and waste can be recycled. There is no ultraviolet and infrared in the spectrum, no radiation, no harm to the human body and the environment.
5. Application Scenarios

LED lights: suitable for a variety of lighting scenes, such as home lighting, commercial lighting, industrial lighting, etc. Due to its small size and high luminous efficiency, lamps of various shapes and sizes can be made to meet the needs of different scenes.
LED lights: mainly used for indoor lighting, such as offices, shopping malls, schools and other places. Because of its soft and uniform light, it can provide a comfortable lighting environment. At the same time, the LED lamp also has waterproof and moisture-proof characteristics, suitable for special occasions lighting.
In summary, there are obvious differences between LED lamps and LED tubes in terms of luminous principle, brightness, energy consumption, service life, environmental protection and application scenarios. You need to select based on specific requirements and scenarios.