If you are lighting a whole garage or workshop and want the most light per dollar with a switch on every fixture, get the Sunco 4ft LED shop light 6-pack (5000K, SH_F-WH-40W-5K-6PK); if you want slim linkable strips that snake around workbenches, under cabinets, and long runs of up to 8 tubes on one chain, get the Barrina T5 4ft 8-pack (5000K, AAL20). The Sunco pack puts out 27,000 lumens (6 x 4,500) for an observed $59.99 with each enclosed fixture on its own pull chain; the Barrina pack puts out 17,600 lumens (8 x 2,200) for an observed $62.99 with switched power cords and seamless link connectors. On 09/16/2026 the Sunco page showed $59.99 ($10.00 per light) with an In Stock marker, sold by Sunco Lighting and shipped from Amazon Fulfillment with delivery as soon as Monday, Sep 21; the Barrina page showed $62.99 with an In Stock marker, sold by INW LIGHTING and shipped from Amazon Fulfillment with delivery as soon as Tuesday, Sep 22.
Choose by your situation
| Situation | Model to consider | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| You want maximum brightness per dollar over a big open garage, basement, or warehouse bay, with per-fixture control and damp-location rating | Sunco 6-pack, 5000K | Only 4 units share one chain, so a large space needs more than one run; bulkier enclosed fixtures that do not fit under-cabinet strip duty. |
| You want thin strips to line up over benches, shelves, or under cabinets, chained up to 8 long, with plug-and-play cords plus hardwire leads in the box | Barrina T5 8-pack, 5000K | Less than two-thirds the total lumens of the Sunco pack at a slightly higher price, and no warranty term stated on the observed pages. |
Side by side on the criteria that change the purchase
| Criterion | Barrina T5 8-pack (AAL20) | Sunco 6-pack (SH_F-WH-40W-5K-6PK) |
|---|---|---|
| Form and size | Slim T5 strip, 46.1 x 0.9 x 1.4 inches per the maker page; ceiling or under-cabinet mount with clips and screws | Enclosed utility fixture with matte white endcaps; ceiling direct-mount or suspended from included chains |
| Light per fixture / pack total | 2,200+ lumens at 20 W per tube; 17,600 lumens across 8 tubes | 4,500 lumens at 40 W per fixture; 27,000 lumens across 6 fixtures |
| Observed pack economics | $62.99 observed 09/16/2026 (about $7.87 per tube, the costliest lumen in this pair) | $59.99 observed 09/16/2026 ($10.00 per fixture, the cheapest lumen in this pair) |
| Linking | Up to 8 tubes in series with seamless connectors or extension cords; compatible with Barrina GM Series Cords | Up to 4 units end to end on a single chain with a 60-inch cord per the maker page |
| Switching | ON/OFF switch on the power cord; maker warns the tubes are not compatible with motion sensors | Pull chain built into each fixture; manual forbids dimmers, third-party timing devices, and emergency-fixture use |
| Installation contents | Hardwire leads, extension cords and short connectors, ceiling-mount clips and screws, end caps, switched power cord | Hanging chains, screw eye hooks and anchors, zip tie for cord management; manual requires the breaker off and code-compliant connections |
| Environment ratings | No damp or IC rating stated on the observed pages; aluminum housing, 270-degree beam, CRI 85 per the maker | Damp rated and IC rated per the listing title; 80+ CRI; 50,000-hour rating per the maker page |
| Stated warranty | No warranty term stated on the observed maker or Amazon pages | 7 years per the Amazon spec block and the maker page |
| Observed reception | 4.3 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings; #18 in Commercial Bay Lighting on 09/16/2026 | 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,416 ratings on 09/16/2026 |
Barrina T5 8-pack: the strip-light system
The Barrina T5 8-pack in 5000K Daylight White (model AAL20) is a strip system, not a set of standalone fixtures: each 4ft tube draws 20 W for more than 2,200 lumens at 100-110 lumens per watt on 85-277 V input, and tubes join with seamless small connectors or extension cords up to 8 in one run. The maker page binds the 8-pack to SKU B0BZRDRNTQ at $62.99 in stock, matching the observed Amazon buy box, and lists 6-pack and 12-pack siblings for smaller or larger runs. In the box per the Amazon spec block: hardwire leads, extension cords and short connectors, ceiling-mount clips and screws, end caps, and a switched power cord, so a run can start from an outlet today and be hardwired later. Limits to respect: 17,600 total lumens costs more than the Sunco pack's 27,000, the second-generation male-female connectors must pair new with new, and the maker says motion sensors shorten the lifespan, so plan switched or always-on runs. No warranty term appears on the observed maker or Amazon pages, which matters if you are outfitting a whole shop.
Sunco 6-pack: the per-fixture workhorse
The Sunco 4ft shop light 6-pack in 5000K (SH_F-WH-40W-5K-6PK) gives you six self-contained 40 W, 4,500-lumen fixtures, each with its own pull chain and a 60-inch cord, chaining up to 4 end to end per the maker page and the user manual. The maker page binds this exact 6-pack SKU and UPC 810047889267 at $59.99 in stock, matching the observed Amazon buy box, and states damp and IC ratings, an 80+ CRI that keeps paint and parts colors true, and a 50,000-hour life. The manual covers the SH_F-WH family directly: kill the breaker before installing, keep connections to code, keep the fixture out of direct water exposure, and never pair it with dimmers, third-party timers, or emergency fixtures. Limits to respect: four is the longest single chain, so a three-car garage wants at least two runs, and the enclosed fixtures are bulkier than T5 strips where clearance is tight. The offset is a stated 7-year warranty and the far larger reviewer base at 4.6 stars from 3,416 ratings.
Where to check the exact variants
Compare the Barrina T5 4ft 8-pack, 5000K Daylight White, 20W (AAL20) (page purchase block showed $62.99 with an In Stock marker on 09/16/2026, sold by INW LIGHTING and shipped from Amazon Fulfillment, delivery as soon as Tuesday, Sep 22) against the Sunco 4ft shop light 6-pack, White Endcaps, 5000K, 40W (SH_F-WH-40W-5K-6PK) (page purchase block showed $59.99, $10.00 per light, with an In Stock marker on 09/16/2026, sold by Sunco Lighting and shipped from Amazon Fulfillment, delivery as soon as Monday, Sep 21). Lumen figures are maker ratings, not independent measurements, and page purchase blocks change, so confirm the live buy box before paying. As an Amazon Associate, Cadiens earns from qualifying purchases made through these paid links.
Sources and further reading
- Amazon.com: Barrina T5 LED Shop Light 4FT 8-pack (B0BZRDRNTQ)
- Amazon.com: Sunco 6-pack 4ft LED Shop Light (B0BPN62TJV)
- Barrina maker page: T5 20W LED Shop Lights 4FT 5000K (AAL20)
- Sunco maker page: white LED shop light utility frosted 4500 lumens
- Sunco user manual: LED Shop Light SH_F-WH / SH_F-BK (PDF)