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ALITOVE 500pcs 12V WS2811 Pixel String Light with Waterproof xConnect Pigtail 12mm Diffused Dream Color LED Pixel Light Addressable RGB Outdoor Light for Halloween Christmas Billboard House Decor
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ALITOVE 500pcs 12V WS2811 Pixel String Light

Bottom line: The ALITOVE 500pcs 12V WS2811 Pixel String Light ($143.20 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07): 500 individually addressable WS2811 pixels, 24-bit color (16.7M colors); main trade-off: power supply and controller not included, adding to setup cost.

$143.20

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 500 individually addressable WS2811 pixels, 24-bit color (16.7M colors)
  • ✓ IP68 silicone-sealed, UV/cold-resistant wiring for outdoor use
  • ✓ xConnect pigtails let you chain strings to extend length
  • ✓ Works with Raspberry Pi, T1000S, K1000C, SP108E and other SPI controllers
  • ✓ Ships with 2 T-shape power-injection connectors to fight voltage drop

Cons

  • ✗ Power supply and controller not included, adding to setup cost
  • ✗ Connector changed to X-connector after June 2024, may not match old runs
  • ✗ xConnect may not fit other brands' connectors without adapters
  • ✗ 4-inch pixel spacing is wide for dense close-up displays

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ALITOVE 500pcs 12V WS2811 Pixel String Light using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the rgb & lighting category. ALITOVE's rgb & lighting lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for rgb & lighting of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • 【Please Note】We have modified the connector type for the string lights. The light strings before June 2024 are equipped with ALT-connector; the light strings after June 2024 are equipped with X-connector
  • 【Compatible Connector】 Compatible with the most popular 3 core xConnect connectors, the detailed dimensions of this xConnector can be found in the second picture. Multiple strings can be connected to extend length.We also provide a female xConnect pigtail which makes it convenient to be connected to different controller ports. Also comes with 2 T-shape xConnect power injection connectors in case of voltage drop.
  • 【Individually addressable LED Pixels】 This is digitally-addressable 12V WS2811 LED pixel string lights. Per string has 100pcs F8 RGB LED chips, 500 LEDs in total. You can set the color of each LED's red, green, blue component and their brightness individually! 256-level brightness and 24-bit color display, achieve 16777216 colors full color display.(4inch spacing)
  • 【IP68 waterproof and Durable 】 We sealed all the components in a housing with silicone, making its waterproof grade reach IP68. The wires are made of cold-resistant, UV-resistant rubber. Superior materials and design enables it to withstand extreme bad weather such as snowstorm, rainstorm, etc, suitable for long-term large-scale outdoor lighting project.
  • 【Support many controllers】 It can be compatible with Raspberry Pi, T1000S, K1000C programmable SPI controllers. It can also be controlled by ALT-C01, SP105E SP638E Bluetooth controllers, SP107E music controller, SP108E WiFi controller, SP602E, SP608E multi-channels Bluetooth controllers and any other WS2811 SPI controllers.
  • 【Wide Application】 Thanks to the excellent waterproof design, it is widely used in various indoor and outdoor commercial and home lighting decoration projects, such as outdoor billboards, LED screens, LED wall, hotel, KTV, bars, city skyline, building outline decoration, permanent christmas lights and so on. To let it work, you need power supply and controller, which is not included in the package.

Full Specifications

BrandALITOVE
ColorFull Color
StyleModern
ThemeDecoration , Lighting , Party , Holiday
SeasonsChristmas
Voltage12 volts
Wattage60 watts
OccasionChristmas, Wedding
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorString light with 12mm diffused lens and xConnect pigtail
Item Length328 feet
Light ColorFull Color
ConnectivityBluetooth, WiFi
Model Number2811BK-500R-FST
Power SourceDC 12V
Material TypeSilicone
Product StyleModern
Control MethodRemote
Controller TypeVoice Control
Item Dimensions1929 x 6 x 7 inches
Full listing titleALITOVE 500pcs 12V WS2811 Pixel String Light with Waterproof xConnect Pigtail 12mm Diffused Dream Color LED Pixel Light Addressable RGB Outdoor Light for Halloween Christmas Billboard House Decor

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ALITOVE 500pcs 12V WS2811 Pixel String Light with Waterproof xConnect Pigtail 12mm Diffused Dream Color LED Pixel Light Addressable RGB Outdoor Light for Halloween Christmas Billboard House Decor is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

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