Competitive Analysis
Before you even look at underwater lighting from any other company, take a look at the benchmark – what makes OceanLED stand out from the crowd.
1. Pioneered and patented the first underwater LED light back in 2004
- OceanLED has been manufacturing underwater LED lights for longer than anyone else.
- This means that our experience is beyond that of any other company.
- Our products have been tested and proven by the best comapnies in the industry.
- We pledge to always stay five steps ahead of the competition.
- OceanLED sets the modern day standard for the underwater lighting market.
2. Use American-made LEDs by the market leader in LED technology
- Cree, of Durham, North Carolina.
3. OceanLED designs and/or manufactures every part of the lights we sell
- Even the LEDs themselves, and the cables, are specifically made for the product.
4. Substantial investment in R&D
- Over $1 million in R&D spending.
- Have ‘first insight’ on all the latest LED advances.
5. The most approved underwater lighting company in the world
- Lloyds
- ABS
- RINA
- Ignition Protection
- CE
- H-27
6. The only underwater lighting company to offer a product range to suit any size vessel and budget
- From Amphibian A3 (MSRP $196.90) to a 4010 Super Nova (MSRP $4,218.50)
7. The only underwater lighting company to offer a light to fit every application
- Applications with obstructions such as fuel tanks, water tanks, and engines, limit placement with other brands.
- Transom, sides, below the hull pointing down, engine rooms, deck lights, swim platform lights that raise and lower into the water, spreader lights.
- Dock lighting, landscape lighting.
8. Massive range of configurations
- White, 6500K Soft White, (3200k), Blue, Green, and Red.
- Bronze or Injected molded* high tech. Polymer housing (Non-corrosive).
- Round (Bronze Pro Series) or oval (Amphibians).
- 1" Thru-Hull Bronze.
- Flush Mount Bronze.
- Surface Mount Bronze.
- Surface Mount with 3/8" hole for electrical wire; high tech. polymer (Amphibian)
* In or Out of water applications with Amphibians.
9. Low power consumption with no startup current
- Start up current can rise as high as 18 amps on some conventional lighting.
10. Reverse polarity protection
- Many of the companies out there do not allow for installation error.
11. No more changing bulbs
- 40,000 hr LED life, no changing out $150-$200 bulbs and needing the access to do so.
- Not all LEDs are the same – OceanLED use only the best, with the longest life.
12. Ability to run with the lights on
- Boats are not just sitting at the dock.
- OceanLED has pioneered the rooster flame effect.
13. 12/24v DC or 110/240v AC capability
- On 2010 & 3010 using only different driver.
- Can put high-powered lights on DC power when competition only runs on AC.
- 12/24vDC on all others except A3 which is 12vDC only.
14. Worldwide dealer and distributor network
- With offices in Europe and the USA, a strong European distributor, and growing links into Asia and Australia.
- One of the most widely used underwater lighting brands on an OEM level.
