Troffer vs Flat Panel Lights: Design, Light Output, Efficiency, Cost and Uses

Troffer lights and flat panel lights serve the same core purpose of delivering uniform commercial illumination, yet the two fixture types differ significantly in physical construction, light distribution, energy efficiency, glare control, installation flexibility, maintenance demand, lifespan performance, and long-term operating cost. Troffers rely on deeper recessed housings designed for suspended grid ceilings and high …