Kichler 15087AZT 12V MR16 Mini Landscape Downlight, Textured Architectural Bronze
A well built tree mount downlight that costs far more than budget down lights.
We bought Paradise GL22811BK Low Voltage Cast Aluminum 11-Watt Bala Down Light, Black. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a 12 V aluminum landscape downlight from a well known brand with full maker documentation, though it costs more and comes in bronze rather than black.
The short version
- Anyone building a moonlighting effect from trees over a lawn or path
- Owners of Kichler systems who want matching fixtures
- You want a black fixture to match a Paradise or Malibu system
- You want a low cost replacement, since this sits well above budget down lights
What owners like
- Kichler is a common choice among installers and is seen as a step above big box fixtures
- Homeowners describe it as costly but well built
Common complaints
- Kichler sold through consumer retailers is sometimes judged below its contractor line
- Price is high, and the bulb and transformer add to it
- LED MR16 lamps can flicker on electronic transformers below their minimum load
Based on The Kichler product page, two dealer spec pages, a Garage Journal forum thread on landscape lighting brands and a guide on LED lamps with halogen transformers. No independent editorial test was found..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A small 12 volt aluminum downlight that mounts on a tree or surface to wash light over paths and patios, reviewed here as the closest well documented match to the Paradise GL22811BK cast aluminum down light that was bought.
- Drop in MR16 design lets you pick the LED wattage, color and beam angle
- Kichler sells matching MR16 LED lamps in 2700K and 3000K with 15 to 60 degree beams
- Can be placed high in a tree for a moonlight effect on the ground
- Stainless steel screen protects the lamp from debris
- For downlight use only, per dealer spec sheets
A solid choice for anyone who wants to hang a downlight high in a tree for a moonlight effect, or light a patio from above, and is willing to pay contractor brand money for a thick wall aluminum housing. The trade-offs are a much higher price than budget down lights, a bronze rather than black finish, and the MR16 bulb is sold separately.
How it compares
Specs
- Lamp
- 1 MR16 bi-pin socket, up to 50 W; bulb not included
- Voltage
- 12 V, operating range 9 to 15 V AC
- Housing
- Thick wall aluminum with an open stainless steel screen
- Finish
- Textured Architectural Bronze
- Size
- 2.5 in wide x 4 in high, 8.35 in extension
- Leads
- 35 in of usable 18 gauge leads, cable connectors included
- Mounting
- Tree or surface mount with the included 15607 bracket
- Rating
- Wet location, ETL listed
Worth knowing
- For downlight use only, per dealer spec sheets.
- Requires a separate low voltage outdoor transformer.
Questions
Does the Kichler 15087 come with a bulb?
No. It takes one MR16 bi-pin lamp, sold separately.
Can it mount on a tree?
Yes. The included 15607 bracket allows tree or surface mounting.
What voltage does it need?
A 12 V landscape transformer, with an operating range of 9 to 15 V AC.
Can I use it as an uplight?
Dealer spec sheets say it is for downlight use only.
Sources
- Kichler: 12V MR16 Mini Downlight Textured Bronze 15087AZT
- LBC Lighting: Kichler 15087 Mini Accent Landscape Downlight
- Cans and Fans: Kichler 12V Landscape Downlight
- Garage Journal: Low voltage landscape lighting suggestions
- LED Lighting Info: Can I use a halogen transformer for LED lights?
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.