Most of the information says that MR16 is a multiple reflecting light cup, but why is it a lamp? What is the difference between the MR16 and the G4?
MR16: in the lighting industry refers to the light of a two-inch multi-faceted reflector, which is made up of English letters and Numbers. MR is an abbreviation for the English Multifaceted (Mirror) Reflector, which means a Reflector composed of multiple reflective surfaces. The number indicates the size of the bulb's largest shape, which is a multiple of 1/8 of an inch
So "16" means the maximum diameter of the lamp is 2 inches. Most of the lamps and lanterns in our life are used in this lamp, and most low pressure (12V, 24V, 36V etc.) also USES MR16 G4: G means the socket type is inserted, and the rear number indicates the center of the lamp is 4mm
Reflector lamp MR16 is more wine, and used to replace halogen lamp LED to shoot the light appears later, everybody is also used to call it a MR16, lamp holder is relative to the E27, E14, GU10 of said, because the distance between the two needle is 5.3, so others call it G5.3.