Shinechip12V 2A LED Driver (24W) for Mirror and Cabinet Lighting
Updated 2026-11-01 · Shinechip engineering team
A 12V 2A driver supplies 24W. With the 20% headroom we size for, plan on about 19W of LED load on it — roughly 2 m of a 9.6 W/m strip, or a 1.2 m mirror run with a little to spare. Anything above that needs a 3A or 5A model.
Models and specs
HM Slim 12V LED Power Supply, 18W to 72W, 220V AC Input
| Input voltage | 220V |
| Output voltage | 12V DC |
| Max load | 72W 60W 48W 36W 24W 18W |
IP55 12V LED Switching Power Supply, 24W / 36W / 48W
| Input voltage | 100-265V |
| Output voltage | 12V DC |
How to choose
- The rating is a ceiling, not a target. A 24W driver run at 22W sits at its limit with no airflow behind a mirror, and that is where the electrolytic capacitors dry out first.
- At 12V, 2A is 24W. The same 24W at 24V draws 1A, which is why long runs are usually specified at 24V — see the 24V options if the driver has to sit more than 2 m from the strip.
- If the load includes a defogger pad, do not put it on this driver. Pads are typically 40-60W and belong on a separate mains circuit or a dedicated defogger output.
Frequently asked questions
How many watts can a 12V 2A driver run?
24W at full load. We recommend keeping the LED load at or below about 19W (80% of rating) so the driver runs cool inside a cabinet or mirror back.
Is 12V 2A enough for a 1.2 m LED strip?
At 9.6 W/m a 1.2 m run draws 11.5W, which leaves comfortable headroom on a 24W driver. At 14.4 W/m the same run is 17.3W, still inside 80%. Above about 2 m of high-output strip, move to 3A or 5A.
What if my load is over 24W?
Step up to a 12V 3A (36W) or 12V 5A (60W) model, or switch the run to 24V and halve the current. Both options are on our power supply page.
Specifications are from our product listings. Confirm the version and load before ordering.
Parts to use
FeaturedHMHM Slim 12V LED Power Supply, 18W to 72W, 220V AC Input
FeaturedIP55IP55 12V LED Switching Power Supply, 24W / 36W / 48W
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