NUWATT 1×2 FT LED Surface Mount Panel, 5CCT
$69.99
Product Overview
The Nuwatt 1×2 FT LED Surface Mount Panel is a high-performance, ultra-thin flat panel light engineered for modern residential, commercial, and office environments. Designed with edge-lit technology and a sleek flush-mount profile, this ceiling fixture delivers bright, shadow-free illumination while maintaining energy efficiency and a minimal visual footprint. Its durable die-cast aluminum frame ensures long-term structural integrity, making it ideal for both new builds and retrofit applications. Whether used in kitchens, hallways, conference rooms, or open-plan offices, this panel provides reliable, flicker-free lighting that adapts seamlessly to your space’s needs.
Key Features
- Five Selectable Color Temperatures: Effortlessly adjust between Soft White (2700K), Warm White (3000K), Neutral White (3500K), Cool White (4000K), and Daylight (5000K) using an integrated toggle switch. This 5CCT capability allows you to match lighting to the time of day or specific activity—ideal for shifting from relaxing evening ambiance to bright, focused task lighting.
- TRIAC Dimmable Functionality: Smoothly dim from 10% to 100% using any standard TRIAC-compatible dimmer switch. The internal driver ensures flicker-free performance across the full range, enhancing comfort and energy savings without compromising light quality.
- Bright Edge-Lit Technology: LEDs are mounted along the panel’s edges to uniformly distribute light across the entire surface. This design eliminates dark spots and hotspots, creating consistent, glare-free illumination perfect for workspaces or living areas.
- High Color Rendering Index (CRI >90): With a CRI exceeding 90, colors appear vivid and true-to-life, improving visibility and reducing eye strain. Ideal for environments where color accuracy matters—such as retail displays, art studios, or professional offices.
- Durable Die-Cast Aluminum Frame: Unlike many competitors that use plastic frames prone to warping or yellowing over time, this panel features premium die-cast aluminum construction. It resists degradation, maintains shape under heat, and supports extended operational life.
- Ultra-Thin Flush-Mount Design: At just 1 inch thick, the slim profile allows for easy surface installation in ceilings, walls, or under cabinets. Its compact form integrates cleanly into modern interiors without sacrificing brightness or requiring extensive ceiling space.
- Internal Driver Included: No external ballast or additional wiring is needed. The built-in driver simplifies installation, reduces clutter behind panels, and enhances safety by housing electrical components securely within the unit.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 12 x 24 x 1 inches (L x W x H)
- Weight: 6.5 pounds
- Power Consumption: 22 watts
- Lumens Output: 2000 lumens
- Voltage: 120V AC
- Color Temperature Options: 2700K / 3000K / 3500K / 4000K / 5000K (5CCT selectable)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): Greater than 90
- Dimmability: TRIAC compatible (10%–100%)
- Lifespan: Up to 50,000 hours (equivalent to over 10 years of continuous use at 8 hours per day)
- Frame Material: Die-cast aluminum
- Mounting Type: Surface mount (requires access to the back side of the mounting surface)
- Model Number: NW-SM-1X2-5CT-22W-WH
- Manufacturer: NUWATT
- Country of Origin: China
- ASIN: B08MWZJJFT
Benefits & Use Cases
Designed for versatility, the Nuwatt LED Surface Mount Panel excels in diverse settings where quality and adaptability matter. In office environments, its high CRI and adjustable color temperatures support concentration, reduce visual fatigue, and enhance productivity during long work sessions. At home, users can transition from warm 2700K tones for relaxation in bedrooms or living rooms to bright 5000K daylight settings in kitchens or bathrooms for detailed tasks.
The dimmable feature adds further flexibility, allowing precise control over ambiance—perfect for dinner parties, movie nights, or late-night reading without disturbing others. Its edge-lit design ensures even coverage across large surfaces, making it suitable for drop ceilings, recessed plenums, or direct wall mounting in narrow hallways.
Installation is straightforward thanks to the internal driver and simple surface-mount design. However, ensure adequate clearance behind the panel for proper airflow and electrical connections. For optimal performance and safety, pair with a compatible TRIAC dimmer switch—non-dimming switches may not trigger the dimming function correctly.
With a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, this fixture significantly reduces maintenance frequency and long-term replacement costs compared to traditional fluorescent or incandescent alternatives. Its robust aluminum construction also withstands thermal stress better than plastic-based panels, ensuring consistent performance year after year.
Important Notes
This product requires a TRIAC-compatible dimmer switch to achieve full dimming functionality. Standard non-dimming switches will not allow variable brightness control. Always verify compatibility before installation. Surface mounting requires access to the rear of the mounting surface; plan accordingly if installing in suspended ceilings or tight spaces. For compliance with local electrical codes and safe handling of high-voltage components, consider consulting a licensed electrician if unsure about wiring or load requirements.
9 reviews for NUWATT 1×2 FT LED Surface Mount Panel, 5CCT
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Mark G –
The perfect closet light! LOVE IT!!
This light is perfect for a closet. More than bright enough. I love the color selector. That is a really great feature. I have it set for daylight and it looks like a skylight! No glare, either. No bright spots. And being able to dim is really nice when it’s late at night and you just need barely enough light to grab your robe, without waking yourself up. The light is sealed, so the inevitable bug and spider droppings you see in most of your glass fixtures will not happen with this light.INSTALLATIONCould not be easier. Having a separate mounting plate makes placing the light a snap. You could even set it over some amount to better position it, it doesn’t have to be mounted dead-center under the existing box. There’s a hanging cable that makes wiring it up pretty easy.To those having trouble, this is probably what went wrong. The light is meant to slide onto the mounting bracket, which it does quite easily. Really easily. But… the light has a protrusion where the wires exit it, which aligns with the box if you mount it dead center under the box. If you don’t stuff all the wires back up into the box (like you should), then you’ll end up with a knot of wires and wire nuts between the mounting plate and the protrusion on the light. Enough of a knot and the light won’t get flat enough to the ceiling for the light to hook on to the mounting plate. Which will then make the process seem hard or impossible. Just stuff the wires up, or otherwise keep them from knotting up on top of the protrusion, and the light will seat itself very easily.Now it just remains to be seen how long it will last, since there seems to be no way to replace the LEDs (which is typical now-a-days, so this isn’t really a negative, it’s just the nature of these types of lights).100% recommend!
amy forsythe –
Choose the right light
Streamlined, simple, clean look.The color choices are in the back panel, so choose your color before mounting. The fixture slides into place and is easily removable, but as in my case, needs a ladder to get to.I prefer the warmer color for my kitchen⦠not as sharp as the cooler choices. Perfect above my kitchen sink and is still bright enough to light the entire kitchen.
Patrick L. Blythe –
They provide a great variety of light
Pro: I like the fact that you can adjust the light to suit what you need.Con: The only reason they aren’t getting five stars is that they were missing all the packages of hollow wall anchors and screws that were supposed to come with them. They were also missing one of the wires and clips that make it possible for you to wire them up without needing a second person to hole the light.
Anamefor reviews –
Fantastic old CFL replacement
Only size that would fit old area for ballast. My Kasa dimmable switch works perfect with them.
D. F. Snyder –
Easy Install
Very bright, just what I needed in my basement stairway. Very light to handle.
David S –
Stopped working after 3 months of minimal use
This light was well packaged on delivery and displayed pleasing light upon installation. Though after a few months of minimal use it stopped operating.I have reached out to the vendor with no response. A few months of use is unacceptable and so is the response from the vendor. I would not recommend the purchase of this item.
Jim –
Perfect light
Work great! Awesome lights! I bought two of them to replace some old fixtures and these were easy to install and work great.
Eric –
It is very bright. It will need a dimmer
Kitchen
William Earl –
The border around the lighted panel is ~ 1.25″, which is much wider than shown in the images. The video shows the true width. I was looking for minimal border width to back-light an art-glass panel, so a bit disappointed at the wide border which shows through the glass panel as black, even though the actual border is white.