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Collection: 8 Inch Recessed Lighting

Maximize illumination with our powerful 8 Inch Recessed Lights. These large-diameter, high-output fixtures are essential for commercial spaces, warehouses, and residential great rooms with tall or vaulted ceilings, ensuring superior ambient light coverage.

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Sylvania LEDVANCE Dual Selectable RT Downlight - Bees Lighting
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Sylvania

8" LED Commercial Downlight, 3300 Lm Field Adjustable, 4-CCT, 120-277V

Regular price $84.95
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Sylvania LEDVANCE Dual Selectable RT Downlight - Bees Lighting
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8" LED Commercial Downlight, 2000 Lm Field Adjustable, 4-CCT, 120-277V

Regular price $64.95
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RAB WFRL Commercial CCT-Adjustable Wafer Downlight - Bees Lighting
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8" Wafer Commercial Downlight, 2100 Lm, 5-CCT, 120-277V, White Smooth Trim

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Sylvania LEDVANCE Slim CCT Selectable Microdisk 3A Recessed Downlight - Bees Lighting
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Microdisk 8" LED Canless Downlight, 1600 Lumens, 5-CCT, 120V

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RAB WFRL Commercial CCT-Adjustable Wafer Downlight - Bees Lighting
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8" Wafer Commercial Downlight, 2100 Lm, 5-CCT, 120-277V, White Baffle Trim

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RAB CRX High-Output, Field-Adjustable Downlights - Bees Lighting
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8" High-Output Commercial Downlight, 8000 Lm, 5-CCT, 120-277V, 0-10V

Regular price $78.00
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Blazeguard Fire-Rated Recessed Downlight - Bees Lighting

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Blazeguard 8" Fire-Rated Recessed Downlight, 1600 Lm, 5-CCT, 120V

Regular price $45.88
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Satco|Nuvo Edge-Lit 8" Canless LED Recessed Light - Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

Edge-Lit 8" Square Canless LED Recessed Light, 24W, 1650 Lm, 5-CCT

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RAB CCT-Adjustable WFRL Round Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight - Bees Lighting
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8" Wafer LED Downlight, 2100 Lm, 5-CCT, White Baffle Trim

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8" Commercial LED Downlight, 22W, 2200 Lm, 5-CCT, Baffle Trim, 120-277V - Bees Lighting

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8" Commercial LED Downlight, 22W, 2200 Lm, 5-CCT, Baffle Trim, 120-277V

Regular price $56.99
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Sylvania LEDVANCE Hi-Performance Commercial Downlight - Bees Lighting
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Hi-Performance Commercial 8" LED Downlight, 2000 Lm, 4000K, 0-10V Dim, 120-277V

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Sylvania LEDVANCE Hi-Performance Commercial Downlight - Bees Lighting
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Hi-Performance Commercial 8" LED Downlight, 5000 Lm, 4000K, 0-10V Dim, 120-277V

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RAB CCT-Adjustable WFRL Round Edge-Lit Wafer Downlight - Bees Lighting
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8" Wafer LED Downlight, 2100 Lm, 5-CCT, White Smooth Trim

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RAB CRLED 8" Deep-Regress Commercial Downlight - Bees Lighting

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8" Deep Regress Commercial Downlight, 5000 Lm, 4-CCT, White Finish

Regular price $114.29
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RAB CRLED 8" Deep-Regress Commercial Downlight - Bees Lighting

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8" Deep Regress Commercial Downlight, 4000 Lm, 4-CCT, Matte Silver Finish

Regular price $114.29
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Satco|Nuvo 8" Adjustable Lumens & CCT Commercial LED Downlight - Bees Lighting

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8" Commercial LED Downlight, 2450 Lm Adjustable, 5-CCT, White, 120-277V

Regular price $79.95
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Satco|Nuvo 8" Adjustable Lumens & CCT Commercial LED Downlight - Bees Lighting

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8" Commercial LED Downlight, 2450 Lm Adjustable, 5-CCT, Silver, 120-277V

Regular price $92.95
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Nora Theia Canless LED Downlight - Bees Lighting

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8" Theia Canless LED Downlight, 2100 Lumens, 5CCT, Matte Powder White Finish

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8 inch recessed lighting fixtures are powerful, large recessed lighting solutions designed for high-performance applications. These high-output downlights produce a very high volume of lumens and a wide beam spread, making them the standard choice for commercial recessed lighting and large residential spaces with extra-high ceilings.

High-Output for Commercial & High-Ceiling Applications

You won't find an 8 inch can light in a standard bedroom. This size is a specific tool for challenging spaces:

  • Commercial & Retail: The preferred size for open-plan offices, large retail stores, lobbies, and conference rooms where powerful, even light is a necessity.
  • High Ceilings: The only choice for properly illuminating residential great rooms, entryways, or auditoriums with ceilings 12 feet, 15 feet, or higher. The power of an 8 recessed light is needed to push light all the way to the floor.
  • Broadest Light Coverage: The large aperture creates the widest possible light beam, meaning you need fewer fixtures to light a large, open area compared to 4-inch or 6-inch lights.

Powerful, Commercial-Grade Fixtures

Our 8 inch recessed lighting collection is built to last. These fixtures feature robust construction, superior thermal management for long LED life, and are often available in switchable lumen and color temperature models to be fine-tuned on-site by a contractor.

Shop 8 Inch Commercial Downlights

When your project demands maximum brightness and broad coverage, 8 inch recessed lighting is the professional solution. Shop our selection of commercial-grade, high-output downlights. For quotes on large projects or technical questions, call our B2B experts at 855-303-0665.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 8 inch recessed lighting?

Use an 8 inch recessed light when you have very high ceilings (12 feet or more) or in large, open commercial recessed lighting spaces like offices, retail stores, or lobbies. They are designed for high-output, broad illumination.

Is 8 inch recessed lighting too big for a house?

For a standard 8-9 foot ceiling, yes, it is considered too large. However, for a two-story great room, vaulted entryway, or large bonus room with high ceilings, an 8 recessed light may be the correct choice to get enough light to the floor.

How many lumens does an 8 inch recessed light produce?

While it varies, high-output downlights of this size are typically in the 1500 to 5000+ lumen range, which is significantly more than the 600-1200 lumens of a standard 4-inch or 6-inch residential light.

How far apart should I space 8 inch recessed lights?

Spacing is highly dependent on the ceiling height and lumen output. For a 14-foot ceiling, you might space them 8 to 10 feet apart. For a commercial space, a lighting professional will perform a calculation to ensure proper "foot-candles" (light levels) on the floor.

Are 8 inch lights a replacement for 6 inch lights?

No, they serve different purposes. A 6-inch light is for general-purpose residential lighting. An 8 inch can light is a specialty, high-output fixture for commercial use or very high ceilings.