Built for the long haul
The 12V MR16 7W LED Light Bulb keeps the compact, classic reflector shape that fits your existing hardware, in a tidy 52 mm height by 50 mm width. Inside, a Luminus LED chip does the work, producing 500 lumens from just 7W of draw — the kind of output that stands in confidently for a 50W halogen. Because LED technology generates far less heat than halogen, the bulb is gentler on enclosed fixtures, on cabinet interiors and on anything it lights, from artwork to merchandise to a bottle display behind a bar.
Light quality you can choose
Colour temperature makes or breaks a room, so this MR16 LED spot bulb is offered in two flavours: Bright White 3000K, a warm and inviting tone that suits living rooms, dining areas, hotels and hospitality spaces, and Daylight 5000K, a crisp white that keeps workshops, retail displays, kitchens and offices looking sharp and alert. The 38° beam angle is the sweet spot for accent work — tight enough to create a defined pool of light on a countertop, a painting or a product shelf, wide enough to avoid a harsh pinpoint. Full dimming from 10% to 100% lets you fine-tune the mood without flicker-inducing guesswork.
Technical specifications
SKU: MTLC2653-3000
Brand: LED MONTREAL
Socket: MR16
Dimensions: Height 52 mm, Width 50 mm
LED chip brand: Luminus
Consumption: 7W
Replaces: 50W halogen
Dimmable: Yes (10%-100%)
Input voltage: 12V AC/DC
Beam angle: 38°
CCT: Bright White 3000K / Daylight 5000K
Lumens: 500 lm
Working temperature: -40~45°C
Life: 25 000 hours
Installation and compatibility
This is a low-voltage LED bulb: it needs 12V AC or DC power, supplied by the transformer or LED driver already feeding your MR16 fixtures. Always confirm your transformer can handle a low-wattage LED load and, when you dim, use a dimmer compatible with your transformer type — that's the single biggest factor in smooth, silent dimming. Installation itself is a two-minute job: cut the power, pull the old halogen, push the new bulb into the socket and you're done. No rewiring, no new housing, no drywall work. The wide -40 to 45°C working range means it can live in unheated garages, sheltered porches, cold rooms and cottage ceilings without complaint, and the 25 000-hour rated life means far fewer trips up the ladder.
Where it shines and what's documented
Homeowners use these MR16 LED bulbs in kitchen track lighting, under-cabinet spots, stair niches, bookcase and display cabinet lighting, and low-voltage pot lights. Contractors reach for them when retrofitting an entire condo or office floor from halogen to LED without replacing a single fixture. Retailers, galleries, cafés and small businesses love the tight 38° beam for highlighting products, menus, signage and artwork. For complete details, the technical spec sheet (PDF) for the 12V MR16 7W LED Light Bulb is available in the Documentation tab of this page — handy when you're specifying a project or confirming dimensions before you order a full case.
