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# **whelen**

**Skip it****52/100 **

a small market ($28K/yr) — whelen doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$28K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+196.6%**

**Products**

**66**

**Brands**

**12**

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**110**

**Price range**

**$19.43–$591.62**

**Returns**

**1.9%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**76**

 ×0.30

Competition

**86**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**30**

 ×0.10

Returns

**84**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +196.6% year over year.

3K2KPrime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Competition**

- Whelen86% - Feniex Industries7% - ASPL2% - HLauto1% - Tallew1% - LUMENIX1% - Other (6 brands)3%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (29% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 12 brands and 110 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**12 **▼falling

was 19 a year ago

**Sellers**

**110**

**Top 5 brand share**

**97%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Whelen HHS3200 200Watt Emergency Vehicle Siren Controller with Control Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OEKOk4rxL.jpg) [**Whelen HHS3200 200Watt Emergency Vehicle Siren Controller with Control Head**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGP7XZS)

Whelen$427.554.6★578%▲rising

2
![Whelen TLIA Ion T-series Linear Super-led [a](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W7IlPOddL.jpg) [**Whelen TLIA Ion T-series Linear Super-led \[a**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZT3LJQ)

Whelen$118.013.9★67%▼falling

3
![Whelen Vertex Super-LED Emergency Strobe Light - Ultra-Compact Design - Professional-Grade Amber Warning Light for Emergency Vehicles - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bA8lAi8wL.jpg) [**Whelen Vertex Super-LED Emergency Strobe Light - Ultra-Compact Design - Professional-Grade Amber Warning Light for Emergency Vehicles - Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NKZRWM)

Whelen$87.404.8★1165%▲rising

4
![Whelen 295SLSA1 Hands Free Full Function 100/200 Watt Siren](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318kAifhwJL.jpg) [**Whelen 295SLSA1 Hands Free Full Function 100/200 Watt Siren**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VJQ2XU)

Whelen$319.884.6★554%—flat

5
![Whelen Century 16in. Mini LED Light Bar - Professional Amber Warning Light - Heavy-Duty Magnetic Mount - SAE J845 Class I Certified - Model MC16MA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yXv6PM+8L.jpg) [**Whelen Century 16in. Mini LED Light Bar - Professional Amber Warning Light - Heavy-Duty Magnetic Mount - SAE J845 Class I Certified - Model MC16MA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NWESIS)

Whelen$343.374.8★454%—flat

6
![Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Red/Blue Part# I2J](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419yTztDXgL.jpg) [**Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Red/Blue Part# I2J**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7P52BE)

Whelen$128.974.7★284%—flat

7
![Whelen ION Series Surface Mount Super-LED Lighthead - Amber](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319mU5Y8DHL.jpg) [**Whelen ION Series Surface Mount Super-LED Lighthead - Amber**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IS98Z2U)

Whelen$119.524.7★283%▲rising

8
![Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Amber/White Part# I2F](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nd7U48ZeL.jpg) [**Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Amber/White Part# I2F**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M24G447)

Whelen$128.434.7★283%▲rising

9
![Feniex Quad Q3 Surface Mount | 3 Programmable Modes | 4 Colors In One (Red-Blue-Amber-White) | 12 LEDs Super Bright 3 Watt LEDs SAE Class 1 | Emergency Warning Lights](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31k5+nin5vL.jpg) [**Feniex Quad Q3 Surface Mount | 3 Programmable Modes | 4 Colors In One (Red-Blue-Amber-White) | 12 LEDs Super Bright 3 Watt LEDs SAE Class 1 | Emergency Warning Lights**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPDV6LM3)

Feniex Industries$46.814.8★1923%▼falling

10

![Whelen Beta Full Function Controller BETA1-200-Watt Siren Controller](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qokQGzQ+L.jpg) [**Whelen Beta Full Function Controller BETA1-200-Watt Siren Controller**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKM4V2P)

Whelen$240.014.0★13%▲rising

11

![Whelen Ion Series Super-Led Emergency Lighthead - Red/Blue Warning Light for Police & Emergency Vehicles - Ultra Bright Professional-Grade - Durable Hard-Coated Lens - 25 Flash Patterns](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FS4CfyHbL.jpg) [**Whelen Ion Series Super-Led Emergency Lighthead - Red/Blue Warning Light for Police & Emergency Vehicles - Ultra Bright Professional-Grade - Durable Hard-Coated Lens - 25 Flash Patterns**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LQGITQ)

Whelen$116.594.8★643%▲rising

12

![Whelen ION Series Surface Mount Super-LED Lighthead - Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ip7lT8FDL.jpg) [**Whelen ION Series Surface Mount Super-LED Lighthead - Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IS9QVM6)

Whelen$109.914.5★93%▲rising

13

![Whelen Engineering SA315U with SAK1 Universal Bracket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SEfTK9fZL.jpg) [**Whelen Engineering SA315U with SAK1 Universal Bracket**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J99GV1F)

Whelen$228.024.6★223%—flat

14

![Whelen Engineering 295SL Series Full Function Hands-Free Siren](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-1IIpeNZL.jpg) [**Whelen Engineering 295SL Series Full Function Hands-Free Siren**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VHRX6A)

Whelen$353.274.8★443%—flat

15

![Whelen 295SSA1 Single Tone Siren Control Center 100-Watt Siren System with 17 Tones Programmable Power Distribution Switches Traffic Advisor Contro Compact Design for Emergency Response Vehicles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qVgeHVFCL.jpg) [**Whelen 295SSA1 Single Tone Siren Control Center 100-Watt Siren System with 17 Tones Programmable Power Distribution Switches Traffic Advisor Contro Compact Design for Emergency Response Vehicles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPHNRDSP)

Whelen$591.620.0★03%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 66 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Whelen HHS3200 200Watt Emergency Vehicle Siren Controller with Control Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OEKOk4rxL.jpg)**Whelen HHS3200 200Watt Emergency Vehicle Siren Controller with Control Head** Whelen**$427.55**4.6★57 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GGP7XZS) [![Whelen TLIA Ion T-series Linear Super-led [a](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31W7IlPOddL.jpg)**Whelen TLIA Ion T-series Linear Super-led \[a** Whelen**$118.01**3.9★6 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZT3LJQ) [![Whelen Vertex Super-LED Emergency Strobe Light - Ultra-Compact Design - Professional-Grade Amber Warning Light for Emergency Vehicles - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31bA8lAi8wL.jpg)**Whelen Vertex Super-LED Emergency Strobe Light - Ultra-Compact Design - Professional-Grade Amber Warning Light for Emergency Vehicles - Made in USA** Whelen**$87.40**4.8★116 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NKZRWM) [![Whelen 295SLSA1 Hands Free Full Function 100/200 Watt Siren](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318kAifhwJL.jpg)**Whelen 295SLSA1 Hands Free Full Function 100/200 Watt Siren** Whelen**$319.88**4.6★55 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VJQ2XU) [![Whelen Century 16in. Mini LED Light Bar - Professional Amber Warning Light - Heavy-Duty Magnetic Mount - SAE J845 Class I Certified - Model MC16MA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31yXv6PM+8L.jpg)**Whelen Century 16in. Mini LED Light Bar - Professional Amber Warning Light - Heavy-Duty Magnetic Mount - SAE J845 Class I Certified - Model MC16MA** Whelen**$343.37**4.8★45 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007NWESIS) [![Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Red/Blue Part# I2J](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419yTztDXgL.jpg)**Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Red/Blue Part# I2J** Whelen**$128.97**4.7★28 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7P52BE) [![Whelen ION Series Surface Mount Super-LED Lighthead - Amber](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319mU5Y8DHL.jpg)**Whelen ION Series Surface Mount Super-LED Lighthead - Amber** Whelen**$119.52**4.7★28 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IS98Z2U) [![Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Amber/White Part# I2F](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nd7U48ZeL.jpg)**Whelen ION Duo Linear-LED Light Head with Scan-Lock Flash Patterns - Hood Grille & Universal Mount - Amber/White Part# I2F** Whelen**$128.43**4.7★28 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M24G447)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**35%

*“Bright bright”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Very nice, complete kit, I like the extras in the kit such as the double sided sticks for inside the scrim cups”*

**Assembly/Installation**12%

*“very easy to set up”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Good product for the price”*

**Noise Level**4%

*“Loud and easy to install”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“easy to use”*

**Durability**2%

*“Very durable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Better than expected”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Fit”*

**Water Resistance**1%

*“No bad water sealing so far, I'm not too worried about UV fading the lens, I care more for visibility and reliability”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Suction**14%

*“Suction cups dont work”*

**Durability**6%

*“Every single lense is cracked down the middle from sun exposure. only 6 months worth”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Not worth it”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“I cannot use or install this”*

**Connectivity-Overall**5%

*“wiring connection to the lights has had some issues”*

**Defective Material/Parts**5%

*“one turned out to be defective”*

**Functionality-Overall**5%

*“the handheld controller included with the unit does not function at all”*

**Color**4%

*“so we gained a color nobody asked for”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Junk”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**3%

*“Its barely reading 100 W”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall17% - Functionality-Overall14% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Compatibility-Overall8% - Color8% - Brightness/Shine/Glow7% - Value For Money6% - Mounting5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Assembly/Installation3%