Purchasing the perfect LED light for your planted tank is crucial to your scape’s success. That being said, we understand how the process of buying the right aquarium lighting can be overwhelming. With an abundance of brands and types, where do you even start? 

Our answer: Twinstar. This company is globally known for their full spectrum LED lights that will enhance the coloration and bring your tank to life--whether it be a planted aquarium, terrarium, shrimp tank, or fish tank. Twinstar lights come in sleek, minimalist designs that range in price to fit anyone’s budget. Team BP would like to make comparing easier for you. We have put together a breakdown of Twinstar LED lights for you below.

Below is a comparison of the B, C, E, EA, & S Twinstar LED lights. We have listed all of the details you need for each series model in order to make the right choice for your tank (dimensions, lumens, watts, glass thickness, appropriate tank size recommendations, low tech/high tech, etc.)

Note: The “A” in the series name means the light is “adjustable.” For example, the EA series is the E light but with legs that adjust in size. 

B Line

Twinstar B Line

• Price: $
• Light Output: Low to Medium 
• Build: Aluminum Housing & Legs / Acrylic Clips
• Color Temperature: Unknown
• LED Source: RGB-W
• Length Adjustability: Width (extendable up to 4" each side)
• Dimming Capabilities: V2 includes an inline dimmer

The new B Line Twinstar LED Lights are the most affordable without sacrificing the sleek look. The B Line is ideal for tanks where your fish or shrimp are the main focus. They can grow a wide range of low maintenance, undemanding plants such as buce, anubias, mosses, and java fern. The width of these lights is extendable up to 4" on each side to fit any tank.

C Line vr. III (discontinued)

Twinstar C Line vr. III

• Price: $
• Light Output: Low to High
• Build: Aluminum Housing & Legs / Acrylic Clips
• Color Temperature: 7000K
• LED Source: RGB
• Adjustability: Height and Width
• Dimming Capabilities: Include a built-in dimmer

The new C Line is great for beginners who are starting their first low-tech tank OR for aquascapers with a low-high maintenance tank. The new design features a sleek blue coloration and dimmable capabilities. The C Series features adjustable legs, allowing you to adjust the width and height of the light.

E Series vr. IV

Twinstar E Series vr. IV

• Price: $$
• Light Output: Low to High (Dimmable)
• Build: Aluminum Housing / Acrylic Legs
• Color Temperature: 7050K
• LED Source: RGB-W
• Length Adjustability: None
• Dimming Capabilities: Includes an inline dimmer

The popular E Series is the Twinstar option that has proved to be an excellent LED light for all-around brightness and vibrancy. Stronger than the C, but not as strong as the S, the Twinstar E Series is the happy medium for aquascapers looking to up their LED lighting game. With an included dimmer, it is perfect for low- to high-tech tanks and allows scapers to grow a large variety of aquatic plants. 

E Series vr. V

Twinstar E Series vr. V

• Price: $$
• Light Output: Low to High (Dimmable)
• Build: Aluminum Housing & Legs / Acrylic Clips
• Color Temperature: 7050K
• LED Source: Advanced Spectrum 3.0 w/ six color LEDs
• Length Adjustability: Width (extendable up to 4" each side)
• Dimming Capabilities: Bluetooth customization

The E Series vr. V introduces the brand’s newest feature, Advanced Spectrum 3.0 technology. Its six-color LED system accurately mimics and represents natural sunlight. Colors, brightness, schedules, and more are customizable right from your phone using the LightControl Pro Bluetooth controller via Twinstar’s intuitive app.

EA Series vr. IV

Twinstar EA Series vr. IV

The updated E Series light is length adjustable with an included in-line dimmer. Compared to the C series, the EA vr. IV series will provide brighter and more intense lighting. With the built-in dimmer, however, this light will work perfectly on a range of low-tech to high-tech aquariums. With the adjustable legs, this light is great for those thinking of upgrading aquarium sizes in the future.

S Series

Twinstar S Series

• Price: $$$
• Light Output: High
• Build: Aluminum Housing / Metal Legs
• Color Temperature: 6500K
• LED Source: RGB-W
• Length Adjustability: None
• Dimming Capabilities: Newer versions include an inline dimmer