LED Panel and Troffer Brands Compared: TCP, JEE, EDIPAI, Gielight and StarLake

EDIPAI G1 2x2 LED flat panel with sensor base

Panels and center basket troffers are the workhorse of office, school, clinic and retail retrofits. We carry them from five manufacturers. Here is how the lines compare in our catalog, so you can pick by the job.

The lines at a glance

From our catalog as of October 2026. Check the product page for current pricing.

Brand Panels and troffers Starting price Sizes Best fit
TCP 75 $26.50 2x2, 2x4, 1x4 The deepest range, including many models with emergency battery backup
EDIPAI 27 $23.00 2x2, 2x4, 1x4 Flat panels and troffers, including high output models
JEE Lighting 24 $22.00 2x2, 2x4, 1x4 The lowest starting price, with center baskets and panels
Gielight 12 $24.00 2x2, 2x4, 1x4 Center basket troffers for offices and classrooms
StarLake 19 $23.25 2x2, 2x4, 1x4 Back lit panels, troffers and retrofit kits, with sensor base and emergency driver versions

StarLake is the newest line we carry. Start with the 2x2 back lit panel 15-40W, read our StarLake overview, or shop StarLake.

How to choose

1. Match the grid

Measure the ceiling grid. 2x4 is the most common in older offices, 2x2 in newer ones and in classrooms, and 1x4 in corridors and small rooms. See what wattage panel you need.

2. Flat panel or center basket

Flat panels give an even, modern face. Center basket troffers soften glare and suit offices and classrooms where people look up at screens. Our panels vs troffers guide covers the difference.

3. Emergency backup

If code requires egress lighting in the space, choose a model with an emergency battery option. TCP has the widest choice of these in our catalog, and StarLake offers emergency driver versions of its 2x2 and 2x4 troffers and back lit panels. See emergency battery backup fixtures.

4. Selectable wattage and color

Many models let you set wattage and color temperature in the field, so one part number can cover several rooms. Most StarLake panels and troffers select five wattages and five color temperatures, from 3500K to 6500K. Check the product page for the options on each model.

Quick answers

Which LED panel brand is cheapest?

In our catalog, JEE Lighting has the lowest starting price, with EDIPAI and StarLake close behind.

Which brand has the most choice?

TCP, with 75 panels and troffers across all three sizes.

Should I use a retrofit kit or a new panel?

It depends on the condition of the old housings and the labor. See retrofit kits vs new panels. StarLake makes 2x2 and 2x4 troffer retrofit kits with a sensor base.

Every line we carry has a minimum 5 year manufacturer warranty, and freight is quoted to your address before you pay (how ordering works).

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