Ive used and installed both. theyre very similar and i personally would not care which i went with.

Thank you for your comment, Dave! That is reassuring:-) If I had the two side by side, are there any notalbe physical differences?

No, they look just about idential. i personally like the RAB wafer leds best. the light is slightly recessed. nothing better about them, its just what i usually go for.

@wdccruise and dave ... I'm a bit confused ...

My electrician recommended the Halo RL560 which he maintains is pretty much equivalent to the juno system.

@wdccruise, unless I misunderstand, you say the halo light is a canless surface mounted light, compared to the juno system, which is recessed.

Dave, you have introduced a new idea of a wafer Led.

To be honest, it's pretty confusing!

I guess what I'm really asking is this: how does one pick the right LED recessed (or surface mounted, or wafer configuration) light for the setting? I'm looking for LED's that will give off good light in the space, have good light spread and strength(wattage), dimmable, with the color temperature I want. Aesthetically, it just needs to blend into the ceiling and not cause glare when you look at them.

Which light does that best? is it just a matter of personal preference based on look/ease of installation/cost?

My apologies, i didnt check the part numbers and just figured.

Do you already have cans and you're looking to replace with led?

If not, and the drywall is up, the wafers are a great option.

Hi Dave, no need to apologize! I totally appreciate your advice…

All: I have attached a photo below of the current state of the ceiling. hopefully this clarifies my original qustion of whether Juno(lighting store suggestion) vs halo(electrician suggestion recessed is preferable, and whether there is a meaningful difference between them?

thank you again!

Can one screw an ordinary light bulb into that socket?

How deep is the housing?

I am unclear on the various specs you have given. I am guessing you are using Halo RL56, 1200 series (meaning 1200lumen - max 1272@5000K). So RL56129S1EWH - a 5"/6" retrofit baffled LED, color selectable, 90CRI.

This is for an art studio? And you will have track lighting too directed at your work spaces? I can't scale the distance in the pic, but 1200lumens out of a 4" is very "bright."

As far as Juno vs Halo, no qualms about either. Halo is the industry stalworth (Cooper Lighting), and Juno is part of a large lighting-focused entity. Both lines are excellent.

@wdccruise ... I don't know how to answer your question. Photo shows the rough opening for the cans/baffle/trim/LED unit, ... I don't know what kind of wiring is behind that, and I don't know how deep the housing is (it's 12' up and i can't get up there to measure. Guessing at least 4"?

@3onthetree ... Yes, for an art studio. Sorry about the HALO specs, that was the nomenclature I was given by the electrician. Regarding light plan for the space, maybe it's too bright but it's what I was advised. Windows/daylight for daytime light, supplemented by task lighting (tracks, desk lamp, etc.) as needed. At night, will rely on recessed highhats, supplemented by task lighting -- if too bright, can be dimmed.

In any case, from the feedback here, it sounds like Halo is equivalent to Juno and both excellent brands, I am probably splitting hairs and obsessing for no reason!

@3onthetree: "I am guessing you are using Halo RL56, 1200 series..."

Ah, makes sense. And the RL56 is available in many versions including those with 900 and 600 lumens, and a variety of trim finishes. Spec Sheet.

Be sure to use a dimmer. Recommended: Lutron LED+ dimmers.

thank you for dimmer suggestion as well as pointing out the lumens variations.