Compare USAI Tiers
Compare USAI Tiers
USAI offers high performance lighting solutions for every project and every budget.
Tier 3
$300 +
The Ultimate Options
Our most comprehensive and flexible offering. Featuring a complete selection of housings to suit nearly any ceiling or plenum, along with a wide range of wattages, color temperatures, trims, beam angles, and lenses—giving you maximum freedom to specify with precision.
Tier 2
$150-$299
Lots to Love. Budget Smart.
A well-rounded offering that balances flexibility and value. Featuring a curated range of beam distributions, trims, and dimming options.
Tier 1
Under $150
Budget Friendly
Essential performance, refined design, and Quick Ship options for budget-conscious projects.
Lumens
Tier 3
Up to 6900 Delivered Lumens
Tier 2
Up to 3125 Delivered Lumens
Tier 1
Up to 2300 Delivered Lumens
Technology
Tier 3
- Classic White®
- Color Select® Tunable White
- Infinite Color+®
- Warm Glow® Dimming
Tier 2
- Classic White®
- Warm Glow® Dimming
Tier 1
- Classic White®
- Warm Glow® Dimming
Shapes
Tier 3
- Round Recessed
- Round Pendants
- Round Surface Mounts
- Square Recessed
- Square Pendants
- Square Surface Mounts
Tier 2
- Round Recessed
- Round Pendants
- Round Surface Mounts
- Square Recessed
- + Square Pendants
- + Square Surface Mounts
Tier 1
- Round Recessed
- Round Pendants
- Round Surface Mounts
- Square Recessed
Trims
Tier 3
- Trimmed
- Trimless
- Millwork
- Deep Regress
- Cross Baffle
- Pinhole
- + Flush
- + Glow Glass
- + Multi-Head Recessed
Tier 2
- Trimmed
- Trimless
- + Millwork
- + Deep Regress
- + Cross Baffle
- + Pinhole
Tier 1
- Trimmed
- Trimless
Finishes
Tier 3
- White
- Conduit Silver
- Grey
- Black
- Bronze
- Primer
- Antimicrobial White
- Clear Matte Anodized
- Piano Gloss Black
- Custom RAL#
- Champagne Anodized Diffused
- Gold Anodized Diffused
- Wheat Anodized Diffused
- Bronze Anodized Diffused
- Umber Anodized Diffused
Tier 2
- White
- Conduit Silver
- Grey
- Black
- Bronze
- Primer
- Antimicrobial White
- Clear Matte Anodized
- Piano Gloss Black
- Custom RAL#
- Champagne Anodized Diffused
- Gold Anodized Diffused
- Wheat Anodized Diffused
- Bronze Anodized Diffused
- Umber Anodized Diffused
Tier 1
- White
- Black
Housings
Tier 3
- Standard Under 4.5″
- Insulation Contact
- More Shallow Under 2.3″
- All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
- Chicago Plenum
- Install-from-Below All-In-One Under 4″
- + Incline for Sloped Ceiling
- + Steam Rooms and Saunas
Tier 2
- Standard Under 4.5″
- Insulation Contact
- + More Shallow Under 2.3″
- + All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
- + Chicago Plenum
- + Install-from-Below All-In-One Under 4″
Tier 1
- Standard Under 4.5″
- Insulation Contact
Functionality
Tier 3
Recessed
- Downlight
- Adjustable
- Wall Wash
- All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
Pendants and Surface Mounts
- Downlight
- Wall Wash
- + Adjustable
Tier 2
Recessed
- Downlight
- Adjustable
- Wall Wash
- + All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
Pendants and Surface Mounts
- Downlight
- + Wall Wash
- + Chicago Plenum
Tier 1
Recessed
- Downlight
- Adjustable
- Wall Wash
Pendants and Surface Mounts
- Downlight
Dimming
Tier 3
- 0-10V and Phase Dimming Down to 1%
- More Dimming Options
- + DMX Down to 1%
- USAI Connect Low Voltage Multi Zone
Tier 2
- 0-10V and Phase Dimming Down to 1%
- + More Dimming Options
- + USAI Connect Low Voltage Multi Zone
Tier 1
- 0-10V and Phase Dimming Down to 1%
Code Compliance
Tier 3
- T24/JA8 Options
- Dry/Damp/Wet Locations
- Chicago Plenum
- WELL Standard Compliant Options
- Fire-Rated System
- + Emergency Battery Options
Tier 2
- T24/JA8 Options
- Dry/Damp/Wet Locations
- + Chicago Plenum
- + WELL Standard Compliant Options
- + Fire-Rated System
Tier 1
- T24/JA8 Options
- Dry/Damp/Wet Locations
Shipping
Tier 3
- Standard Lead Times
Tier 2
- Standard Lead Times
Tier 1
- Standard Lead times
- Quick Ship Options available
Integrated Solutions
Tier 3
- Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions
- Trimless Acoustical Lighting
- USAI® for WoodWorks®
- USAI® for MetalWorks™
- USAI® for 6″ TechZone®
- + Connect 4″ TechZone®
- + Connect for Intersection Downlighting
Tier 2
- Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions
- Trimless Acoustical Lighting
- USAI® for WoodWorks®
- USAI® for MetalWorks™
- USAI® for 6″ TechZone®
Tier 1
Lumens
Tier 3
Up to 6900 Delivered Lumens
Tier 2
Up to 3125 Delivered Lumens
Tier 1
Up to 2300 Delivered Lumens
Technology
Tier 3
- Classic White®
- Color Select® Tunable White
- Infinite Color+®
- Warm Glow® Dimming
Tier 2
- Classic White®
- Warm Glow® Dimming
Tier 1
- Classic White®
- Warm Glow® Dimming
Shapes
Tier 3
- Round Recessed
- Round Pendants
- Round Surface Mounts
- Square Recessed
- Square Pendants
- Square Surface Mounts
Tier 2
- Round Recessed
- Round Pendants
- Round Surface Mounts
- Square Recessed
- + Square Pendants
- + Square Surface Mounts
Tier 1
- Round Recessed
- Round Pendants
- Round Surface Mounts
- Square Recessed
Trims
Tier 3
- Trimmed
- Trimless
- Millwork
- Deep Regress
- Cross Baffle
- Pinhole
- + Flush
- + Glow Glass
- + Multi-Head Recessed
Tier 2
- Trimmed
- Trimless
- + Millwork
- + Deep Regress
- + Cross Baffle
- + Pinhole
Tier 1
- Trimmed
- Trimless
Finishes
Tier 3
- White
- Conduit Silver
- Grey
- Black
- Bronze
- Primer
- Antimicrobial White
- Clear Matte Anodized
- Piano Gloss Black
- Custom RAL#
- Champagne Anodized Diffused
- Gold Anodized Diffused
- Wheat Anodized Diffused
- Bronze Anodized Diffused
- Umber Anodized Diffused
Tier 2
- White
- Conduit Silver
- Grey
- Black
- Bronze
- Primer
- Antimicrobial White
- Clear Matte Anodized
- Piano Gloss Black
- Custom RAL#
- Champagne Anodized Diffused
- Gold Anodized Diffused
- Wheat Anodized Diffused
- Bronze Anodized Diffused
- Umber Anodized Diffused
Tier 1
- White
- Black
Housings
Tier 3
- Standard Under 4.5″
- Insulation Contact
- More Shallow Under 2.3″
- All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
- Chicago Plenum
- Install-from-Below All-In-One Under 4″
- + Incline for Sloped Ceiling
- + Steam Rooms and Saunas
Tier 2
- Standard Under 4.5″
- Insulation Contact
- + More Shallow Under 2.3″
- + All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
- + Chicago Plenum
- + Install-from-Below All-In-One Under 4″
Tier 1
- Standard Under 4.5″
- Insulation Contact
Functionality
Tier 3
Recessed
- Downlight
- Adjustable
- Wall Wash
- All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
Pendants and Surface Mounts
- Downlight
- Wall Wash
- + Adjustable
Tier 2
Recessed
- Downlight
- Adjustable
- Wall Wash
- + All-In-One (DL/ADJ + WW)
Pendants and Surface Mounts
- Downlight
- + Wall Wash
- + Chicago Plenum
Tier 1
Recessed
- Downlight
- Adjustable
- Wall Wash
Pendants and Surface Mounts
- Downlight
Dimming
Tier 3
- 0-10V and Phase Dimming Down to 1%
- More Dimming Options
- + DMX Down to 1%
- USAI Connect Low Voltage Multi Zone
Tier 2
- 0-10V and Phase Dimming Down to 1%
- + More Dimming Options
- + USAI Connect Low Voltage Multi Zone
Tier 1
- 0-10V and Phase Dimming Down to 1%
Code Compliance
Tier 3
- T24/JA8 Options
- Dry/Damp/Wet Locations
- Chicago Plenum
- WELL Standard Compliant Options
- Fire-Rated System
- + Emergency Battery Options
Tier 2
- T24/JA8 Options
- Dry/Damp/Wet Locations
- + Chicago Plenum
- + WELL Standard Compliant Options
- + Fire-Rated System
Tier 1
- T24/JA8 Options
- Dry/Damp/Wet Locations
Shipping
Tier 3
- Standard Lead Times
Tier 2
- Standard Lead Times
Tier 1
- Standard Lead times
- Quick Ship Options available
Integrated Solutions
Tier 3
- Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions
- Trimless Acoustical Lighting
- USAI® for WoodWorks®
- USAI® for MetalWorks™
- USAI® for 6″ TechZone®
- + Connect 4″ TechZone®
- + Connect for Intersection Downlighting
Tier 2
- Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions
- Trimless Acoustical Lighting
- USAI® for WoodWorks®
- USAI® for MetalWorks™
- USAI® for 6″ TechZone®
Tier 1