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Tri-Cree has an edge in brightness over an RGBW/A. But when you combine/mix colors with and RGBW/A it gets close to even.
The Ultrasabers LED's last for years, my oldest US is 4yrs old and it's as bright as the day I got it - and that's after a lot of wear and tear.
not to mention US can repair it if you ask.