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Checking out modern mirrors made us wonder if backlit mirrors give off enough light for our daily routines. Is the light bright enough for makeup and outfit styling? We set to work to find out the answer, and here\u2019s what we learned.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do backlit mirrors provide enough light? <\/span>Backlit mirrors provide just the right amount of illumination for what you need mirrors for. The lights placed behind the mirror give off ample brightness that allows you to see your reflection. Mirrors with backlighting do provide enough light for any task where a well-lit reflection is needed. This includes applying makeup, styling hair, and shaving.<\/b><\/p>\n

How are backlit mirrors able to provide enough light, and how much light do backlit mirrors give off? What are the things you can do with lighting from a backlit mirror? These questions and more will be answered below, so keep reading!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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How Do Backlit Mirrors Provide Light?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Backlit mirrors provide illumination through the way they are designed, the lights they have, and their use of electrical power. Backlit mirrors are equipped with lights, which are situated behind the mirror, between the back of the mirror and the wall the mirror is mounted on. When the mirror lights are switched on, the space behind the mirror then lights up, framing the mirror in a soft glow and illuminating the immediate surroundings. <\/b>Here\u2019s a closer look at how backlit mirrors provide light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Backlit Mirror Design<\/span><\/h3>\n

For a backlit mirror to be effective, the mirror needs to be separated from the wall. This means there must be a space between the mirror glass and the wall behind it. Without this space, there would be no room for the lights to be placed. This is why backlit mirrors are designed with a base, which holds the lights and allows for a space between the mirror and the wall. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some backlit mirrors are also designed to have part of the mirror surface without the reflective coating. This feature is usually found at the border of the mirror. This part of the mirror glass is frosted, allowing the light from behind the mirror to pass through the front, providing more illumination to objects near the mirror.<\/span><\/p>\n

LED Bulbs<\/span><\/h3>\n

The lights installed in a backlit mirror are called light-emitting diode bulbs, or LED bulbs. These small bulbs are arranged into a strip and mounted onto the base behind the mirror. The LED strip runs along the perimeter of the base. The base is then mounted on a frame that is attached to a wall. For the LED bulbs to light up, the mirror\u2019s wiring is connected to a power source.<\/span><\/p>\n

Electrical Power<\/span><\/h3>\n

LED bulbs <\/span>need electricity<\/span><\/a> to function. The power source for backlit mirrors is usually an electrical socket on the wall. Some backlit mirrors have a separate on\/off switch, while other models have the power switch integrated onto the surface of the mirror, like a smartphone screen. Other backlit mirrors are equipped with a sensor that can detect objects in front of it. When an object passes in front of the sensor or covers it, the LED bulbs light up automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Light Do Backlit Mirrors Give Off?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Backlit mirrors provide a soft, yet suitable amount of light for makeup, shaving, hair styling, and other grooming tasks. The exact amount of light backlit mirrors give off depends on the number of LEDs used. <\/b>Let us explain.<\/span><\/p>\n

The number of LEDs on a backlit mirror varies according to the size of the mirror. The larger the base of the mirror, the more LED bulbs are needed to project an ample amount of light. <\/span><\/p>\n

LED strips usually contain <\/span>40 LED bulbs per foot<\/span><\/a>. An LED bulb typically emits 22 lumens of brightness. <\/span><\/p>\n

This means that the bigger the mirror, the bigger its base, and the longer the LED strip going around it. The longer the LED strip, the more LED bulbs there are, and the higher the lumens output are. In short, the larger the mirror, the brighter the light. Some backlit mirrors may even have twice the number of light strips, making them brighter. <\/span><\/p>\n

Backlit mirrors, because they are meant to be mounted onto a wall, are rarely small. This means that you can be sure to have enough light if you choose to install one in your bathroom. A backlit mirror over the sink would provide enough light to help you put on makeup, fix your hair, and do other grooming tasks with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Video – LED Bathroom Mirrors Backlit Heated Mirrors for Bathroom<\/h4>\n

The video below showcases a variety of backlit mirrors. In the video, you can see the different sizes and shapes of backlit bathroom mirrors and their lighting effect. We hope the video gives you a better idea of how much light these mirrors give off. See if you can spot the LED light strips behind one of the featured mirrors!<\/p>\n\n\n

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