Comparing Trimlight vs. Gemstone Lights

The content on this page is provided for informational purposes only and, to the best of Trimlight’s knowledge, is accurate and up to date as of March 1, 2026. Product features, warranties, pricing, and business policies may change over time, so we encourage readers to verify details directly before making a final decision.

Lifetime Product Warranty

• Trimlight offers a lifetime product warranty. Trimlight dealers offer varying labor warranties, but you can be confident that each one includes a minimum 1-year labor warranty.

• Gemstone Lights provides a lifetime warranty on their lights and 10-year warranty on all other components, with each dealer offering different labor warranties.

Note: If your channel, wires, or controller need replacement one day after year 10, you're on the hook for product replacement charges with Gemstone. Trimlight has a lifetime product warranty on their wires, diodes, channel, and their controller. Gemstone's 10-year component warranty also has to be registered within 30 days of installation to be valid, and if you sell your home, it only transfers once to the new owner, and only within 90 days of them taking possession, capped at 2 years of remaining coverage.

Light Usage vs. Warranty Coverage

• Trimlight provides a lifetime warranty for their products, guaranteeing their durability and longevity for up to 50,000 hours of light usage.

• Gemstone Lights offers a lifetime warranty on their lights and a 10-year warranty on all other components with an expected use of 50,000 hours.

Appearance

• Trimlight's unique design ensures that our lights protrude from the channel, making them visible from most angles at night. Trimlight features a 3 LED bulb that emits a bright glow at night while seamlessly blending in during the day, offering an elegant look similar to crown molding or a two-stage fascia that homeowners love. This distinctive feature not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your property but also provides a classic, holiday-inspired look that provides maximum wall splash and resonates with the preferences of most clients.

• Gemstone Lights are puck-shaped.

*Note: Gemstone lights design may cause them to be less visible as you approach or pass a home, creating the illusion of missing lights on the roofline. Gemstone bulbs closely resemble our commercially designed bulbs, typically installed facing outward on commercial and retail buildings. You may have the option to use the Trimlight commercial bulb for residential purposes; simply contact your dealer for more information.

Multiple Spacing Options

• Trimlight provides three spacing options so you can customize your permanent outdoor lights your way: 6 inches, 9 inches, and 12 inches.

• Gemstone Lights offers a spacing option of 9 inches.

Multiple Bulb Options

• At Trimlight, we recognize that each client has their own distinct preferences and financial needs. That's precisely why we provide you with three diverse bulb options to choose from: classic, 3L, and commercial designed bulbs.

• Gemstone Lights provides a residential bulb that is also suitable for commercial applications.

  (RGBWW puck-style with 3 LEDs housing 4 diodes each)

Colors Available 

• With Trimlight, the possibilities are endless as you can explore over 16 million vibrant shades using the Red, Green, and Blue system, which seamlessly integrates into any pattern you create.

• Gemstone Lights allows you to achieve more than 16 million hues as well through Red, Green, Blue, and White system.

Colors of White

• With Trimlight Edge, you have the option to choose between warm white and cool white, both of which come pre-programmed as colors. And if that's not enough, our innovative app allows you to create your own unique shades of white that can be saved as a custom color. You can easily adjust the brightness of your white as well and save your customized patterns for a truly personalized lighting experience.

• Gemstone Lights is an RGBWW system, built around a single fixed warm white diode rather than an adjustable warm-to-cool range.

*Note: While RGBW systems offer a white option, there are some disadvantages compared to RGB systems. One drawback is that the addition of the white diodes may slightly reduce the overall brightness and vibrancy of the colors produced, as the white diodes may dilute the intensity of the primary RGB colors. Additionally, RGBW systems may be slightly more complex to control and program due to the inclusion of the white diodes, potentially requiring more intricate settings and adjustments to achieve desired color combinations and effects.

Lights Dance To Music

• With Trimlight, you can connect your lights to your preferred tunes and watch as they synchronize and move in perfect harmony with the rhythm. Let the power of music transform your outdoor space into a mesmerizing spectacle that will leave you and your guests in awe.

• Gemstone Lights does offer a dancing to music feature to their lights.

Bulb & Diodes

• At Trimlight, we offer a range of bulb options to cater to your specific needs. Our classic bulb features 1 LED, providing a reliable and efficient lighting solution. Our classic bulb has been installed on over 120,000 homes. For those seeking even more brightness, our 3L bulb boasts 3 LEDs, ensuring a vibrant and illuminating display. And for commercial applications, our commercial bulb includes 3 LEDs, delivering exceptional performance and durability.

• At Gemstone Lights they have a 3 LED bulb used for residential and commercial applications.

Trimlight vs. Gemstone Lights Pricing: What Affects Value?

Permanent outdoor lighting pricing can vary based on roofline length, home size, number of stories, installation complexity, bulb style, controller setup, and local dealer labor. Since every property is different, the best comparison is not just the upfront cost, but the long-term value of the system.

Trimlight gives homeowners more flexibility with multiple bulb options, three spacing choices, strong roofline visibility, music sync, custom white options, and lifetime product warranty coverage on the full product system. Gemstone Lights also offers permanent lighting with RGBWW color control and music sync, but some non-light components are covered for 10 years rather than lifetime product coverage.

For the most accurate price, request a quote from a local authorized Trimlight dealer.

Is Trimlight or Gemstone Lights Worth It in 2026?

Both Trimlight and Gemstone Lights offer permanent outdoor lighting systems, but Trimlight is the stronger overall value for homeowners who want more customization, better roofline visibility, and broader product warranty coverage. Trimlight offers multiple bulb styles, three spacing options, warm white, cool white, custom white options, music sync, and a lifetime product warranty covering wires, diodes, channel, and controller.

Gemstone Lights may be a good fit for homeowners who prefer a puck-style light design or want an RGBWW system. However, for homeowners comparing flexibility, appearance, warranty coverage, and long-term value, Trimlight is the better choice in 2026.