Downlights - whether to replace GU5.3 with GU10 or integrated units

[JukeBoxUK]

I'm looking to replace bathroom and kitchen GU5.3 downlights. I had planned to remove the holders and transformers and replace with GU10s instead. But I've now seen that there are integrated units (such as: https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_I...ownlights_Index/JCC_LED_Downlights/index.html) .

Just wondering whether there's any advantage in using the integrated units instead of the GU10 holders? If the former fails, you have to replace the whole unit? Whereas if the GU10 fails you only have to replace the bulb? Thanks

 

[JukeBoxUK]

I've just seen this post, so think I'll go with GU10s: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/downlights-gu10-fittings-v-integrated-fittings.557118/

 

[Murdochcat]

Good decision for you, your pocket, the planet AND your ceilings

 

[ericmark]

The only advantage I can see with integrated, is the spread of the light, I have looked at GX53 and being that little bit bigger seems a good idea, I can get a smart GU10, and it seems GX53 so can dim and switch off with voice controls, but integrated units, it is what you buy and no way to change, so don't like the idea of integrated.