When we go to Amazon, AliExpress, Alibaba, and other platforms to buy
Moving Head Lights, we can always see this 2R, 5R, 7R, 10R, 15R, 17R, and 20R …. Many T netizens ask what is R?
So What Exactly Does This “R” Means In Moving Head Lights?
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 Head Light. Do you get it?
Let’s share the power of R, which is commonly used in China.
| SIZE | POWER |
| 2R | 120W Moving Head Light |
| 5R | 200W Moving Head Light |
| 7R | 230W Moving Head Light |
| 9R | 260W Moving Head Light |
| 10R | 280W Moving Head Light |
| 15R | 300W Moving Head Light |
| 16R | 330W Moving Head Light |
| 17R | 350W Moving Head Light |
| 18R | 380W Moving Head Light |
| 20R | 440W Moving Head Light |
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 Head Light 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.
