Westgate vs RAB LED Wall Packs: How to Choose

Westgate vs RAB LED Wall Packs: How to Choose

Wall packs are the workhorse of exterior commercial lighting: entries, loading docks, perimeter walls, parking-adjacent facades. Two brands Rock stocks come up constantly on the spec, RAB and Westgate. They overlap heavily on features, so the decision usually comes down to warranty, whether you want field-adjustable output, and how the numbers pencil out. Here is how the current lines compare, using each manufacturer's published specs.

The current field-adjustable lines

Both brands have moved their flagship wall packs to field-adjustable designs, where one fixture covers a range of wattages and color temperatures so you can stock fewer SKUs and dial the output on site.

RAB's current wall pack is the WPX Premium family. RAB publishes a field-adjustable wattage range from 15W to 130W across three housing sizes, with field-adjustable color temperature on select models and DLC Premium-listed options. It carries RAB's 10-year no-compromise warranty, which covers light output, color stability, driver, finish, and labor.

Westgate answers with two full-cutoff series. The WPX-SERIES is power-adjustable, with published wattage steps of 11/21/32/42W and 20/40/60/80W, selectable 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K color, published efficacy up to 135 lumens per watt, and an IP65 wet-location rating. The larger LWPX-SERIES is adjustable across 30W, 40W, 60W, and 80W, adds a 5700K option to the 3000K/4000K/5000K choices, is 0-10V dimmable, UL listed, IP54, and carries Westgate's 7-year warranty with DLC listing on select models.

Warranty is the clearest difference

This is where the two brands separate. RAB's current field-adjustable wall packs carry a 10-year no-compromise warranty. Westgate's outdoor lighting, which covers its wall packs, carries a 7-year warranty. If warranty term is a deciding factor on a spec, RAB's current lines lead.

One caveat that trips people up: RAB's older WPLED2 wall packs, which are still sold, carry a 5-year warranty, not 10. The 10-year term applies to RAB's current field-adjustable families like WPX Premium and FXLED, not the legacy fixed-output line. Check the specific model, not just the brand.

When a fixed-output wall pack still makes sense

Field-adjustable is convenient, but a fixed-CCT, fixed-wattage wall pack is often the cleaner spec when the requirement is nailed down. RAB's WPLED2 series is a good reference point here: the WPLED2T78 is a 78W fixture producing 9,906 lumens at a fixed 5100K with published efficacy of 130 lumens per watt and an IP66 rating, and the WPLED2T50 is a 50W fixture at 6,499 lumens and 5000K. When you know exactly the output and color you need and want a sealed IP66 housing, a fixed model removes the risk of a fixture getting left on the wrong setting.

How Rock frames the two brands

Reading the published specs, the pattern is consistent: RAB positions as the spec-grade choice, leaning on its longer no-compromise warranty on current lines and DLC Premium listings, while Westgate positions as a strong-value, broad-line option with competitive adjustable features and a solid 7-year term. This is our framing based on the warranty and listing data above, not a positioning claim from either manufacturer. On many projects both will pass the spec, and the tiebreaker is warranty term, whether the distributor has the wattage in stock, and price.

Choosing the right wall pack

Match wattage to the wall: lower steps for entries and pedestrian walls, higher steps for loading docks and parking-adjacent facades. Field-adjustable models let you stock one fixture and set it on site, which is a real inventory advantage on multi-building jobs. Choose full-cutoff optics, which both brands' current series use, when you need to control uplight and light trespass for dark-sky or municipal requirements, and use CCT-selectable models to match a site or code color standard without re-ordering. For photocell and dusk-to-dawn options, check the specific model's spec sheet, since availability varies by series. For help reading those spec sheets, see our guide on the numbers that actually matter.

Related RAB guides

If you are speccing exterior RAB gear beyond wall packs, our RAB LED wall pack buying guide, RAB area and pole light guide, and RAB floodlight guide go deeper on each fixture type.

Buy RAB and Westgate wall packs from Rock

Rock Lighting & Electric stocks both brands at contractor pricing with nationwide shipping. Browse RAB Lighting and Westgate Mfg, or create a contractor account or send us your fixture schedule and we will match the wall packs to your wattage, color, and warranty requirements at the best price.

FAQ

Is RAB or Westgate better for LED wall packs?
Both pass most specs. The clearest difference is warranty: RAB's current field-adjustable wall packs carry a 10-year no-compromise warranty, while Westgate's outdoor wall packs carry a 7-year warranty. RAB positions as spec-grade with DLC Premium listings; Westgate positions as strong value with competitive adjustable features. On many jobs the tiebreaker is warranty term, stock, and price.
What warranty do RAB and Westgate wall packs have?
RAB's current field-adjustable families such as WPX Premium and FXLED carry a 10-year no-compromise warranty. RAB's older WPLED2 line still carries a 5-year warranty. Westgate's outdoor lighting, including its wall packs, carries a 7-year warranty. Always check the specific model, since RAB's term depends on whether it is a current or legacy line.
Are RAB and Westgate wall packs field-adjustable?
Yes, their current flagship lines are. RAB's WPX Premium is field-adjustable from 15W to 130W with color-temperature adjustment on select models. Westgate's WPX-SERIES and LWPX-SERIES are power-adjustable across published wattage steps with selectable color temperature. Field-adjustable fixtures let you stock one SKU and set output on site.
What color temperatures do these wall packs offer?
Westgate's WPX-SERIES offers selectable 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K, and the LWPX-SERIES adds a 5700K option. RAB's WPX Premium offers field-adjustable color temperature on select models. Fixed models like RAB's WPLED2T78 come in a set color, in that case 5100K.
What is a full-cutoff wall pack and do I need one?
A full-cutoff wall pack directs light downward rather than outward and upward, which controls glare, uplight, and light trespass. Both brands' current wall pack series use full-cutoff optics. You typically need full cutoff to meet dark-sky ordinances and many municipal light-trespass requirements; traditional non-cutoff wall packs throw more light outward for broad facade wash.
How do I pick the right wall pack wattage?
Match wattage to the application: lower wattage steps for entries and pedestrian walls, higher steps for loading docks and parking-adjacent facades. Field-adjustable models make this easier because one fixture covers a range, so you can set the wattage on site instead of stocking multiple SKUs.

Specifications and warranty terms change and vary by model. Confirm current wattage, lumen, color, and warranty figures against the manufacturer's spec sheet for the specific model before finalizing a spec.

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