LED panel lights and LED downlights are two common LED lighting products. There are some differences between them in design, use and installation:

1. Design:

LED panel lights: usually flat, simple in appearance, often used for ceiling or embedded installation. Thin frame, suitable for large area lighting.
LED downlight: The shape is similar to a cylinder, usually round or square, with a more three-dimensional design, suitable for embedding in the ceiling or wall.

2. Installation method:

LED panel lights: generally embedded installation, suitable for use in suspended ceilings, commonly found in offices, shopping malls and other places.
LED downlight: can be embedded in the ceiling or surface mounted, has a wide range of applications, and is commonly used in homes, shops and other places.

3. Lighting effects:

LED Ceiling Panel Lights: Provides uniform light, suitable for illuminating large areas, reducing shadows and glare.
LED downlight: The light beam is relatively concentrated, suitable for accent lighting or decorative lighting, and can create different atmospheres.

4. Purpose:

LED panel Light Fixtures: Mainly used in offices, commercial spaces, schools and other places that require uniform lighting.
LED Panel downlight: suitable for homes, shops, exhibitions and other places that require flexible lighting.

5. Power and brightness:

Both have a wide range of power and brightness, but the specific choice should be based on actual needs.

Generally speaking, the choice of LED panel lights or LED downlights mainly depends on the specific lighting needs and installation environment.