When looking for lighting equipment or electrical appliances, you’ll often come across two technical terms: Volts and Watts.

Although they appear side by side in specifications, each serves a different purpose.

With this in mind, ASLO helps you understand the differences so you can make more informed choices — whether for home lighting, professional projects, or work equipment.

What Are Volts (V)?

A volt is the unit that measures electrical voltage, indicating the force with which electric current flows through cables to power devices.

• Equipment with different voltages requires adapters or transformers.
• Main benefit: Knowing the correct voltage ensures safety and compatibility with the electrical network.

 

What Are Watts (W)?

Watts measure power — that is, the amount of energy consumed or produced by a device at any given moment.

• A 10W bulb consumes less energy than a 60W one.
• In appliances, a vacuum cleaner with a 1200W performance capacity is more powerful than one with 600W.
• Main benefit: It allows you to assess the energy consumption and working power of each device.

 

 

 

Understanding the difference between volts and watts helps you choose solutions that ensure greater efficiency, compatibility, and performance suited to your needs.

With ASLO’s guidance, you can achieve safer and more effective results — both at home and in professional environments.