When we go to Amazon, AliExpress, Alibaba, and other platforms to buy
Moving headlights, we can always see this 2R, 5R, 7R, 10R, 15R, 17R, and 20R …. Many Tnetizens ask what is R?


So what exactly does this “R” means in moving headlights?
In fact, this \”R\” represents power on the light: Like 7r sharpy beam means 230w sharpy beam, for better understanding we use to write 230w 7r sharpy beam or 230w 7R moving headlight. Do you get it?
Let’s share the power of R, which is commonly used in China.
SIZE | POWER |
2R | 120W Moving headlight |
5R | 200W Moving headlight |
7R | 230W Moving headlight |
9R | 260W Moving headlight |
10R | 280W Moving headlight |
15R | 300W Moving headlight |
16R | 330W Moving headlight |
17R | 350W Moving headlight |
18R | 380W Moving headlight |
20R | 440W Moving headlight |
Why do we need to know what “R” means?
Yes, when you know the meaning of it, you can understand the names of each moving headlight better, especially when you want to buy stage lights from China, it will help you be more professional while communicating with the suppliers.
Also, the Bulbs for Moving head light lifetime is around 500-800 hours, after that lifetime the brightness will slowly dim, then you need to replace the bulbs with the accordingly R numbers.

