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What are the benefits of LOW versus LINE voltage?

See the table below for a comparison of low vs line voltage:

Factor	Low Voltage	Line Voltage
Cost	requires transformers which makes the housing more expensive requires low voltage dimmers	no transformer required which make the housings less expensive regular low cost line voltage dimmers can be used
Bulb Selection	Popular MR-16 bulb, different type of bulbs are available better energy savings longer lifetime better color temperature, more vibrant colors	there are less types of GU-10 bulbs available to choose from
Bulb Lifetime	MR-16 are typically rated at 5000 hours or better	GU-10 are typically rated at 2000 hours
Energy Savings	A 35W MR-16 bulb produces as much light as a 50W GU-10 bulb. This represents a 30% energy savings.	consumes more power for the same output
Color Temperature	MR-16 produces a better color temperature, this results is colors that are more vibrant.	GU-10 technology is improving but is not as advanced as the MR-16 technology
Lifetime Costs	Lower lifetime cost due to lower energy consumption and less frequent bulb replacement	Higher lifetime costs due to higher energy consumption and more frequent bulb replacement