Malibu 8301-9601-01 50 Watt Cast Metal Flood Light, Black
A basic cast metal halogen spotlight that suits older 12 V systems on a budget.
We bought Paradise GL22720BK Low-Voltage Cast-Aluminum 50-Watt Halogen Spot Light, Black. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is also a black cast metal 12 V spotlight with a 50 W halogen bulb, from a better known landscape lighting brand that is still sold on Amazon.
The short version
- Owners of existing 12 V halogen landscape systems who need a matching spotlight
- Anyone uplighting a tree, flag or wall on a small budget
- Your transformer is near its watt limit, since one 50 W fixture uses a large share of a small transformer
- You want to avoid changing bulbs, in which case an LED fixture makes more sense
What owners like
- Solid cast metal build for the price
- Simple setup, and the halogen bulb comes in the box
- Works well for uplighting trees and as a like for like replacement in older Malibu systems
Common complaints
- Plastic quick connectors can make poor contact over time
- Some contractors on forums rate current Malibu fixtures below contractor brands such as Kichler or Volt
- Halogen bulbs need replacing far more often than LED
Based on Two retailer product pages, an eBay catalog page with owner review themes, a Houzz discussion and a Garage Journal forum thread. 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
- May 2015
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A black die cast metal 12 volt landscape spot and flood light with a 50 watt MR16 halogen bulb, reviewed here as the closest well documented match to the Paradise GL22720BK 50 watt halogen spot light that was bought.
- Swiveling head to aim the beam
- Waterproof seals for rain and snow
- Spike stand for pushing into soil
- Quick connector for clipping onto low voltage cable
- Also sold in an 8 pack (8301-9601-08)
A fit for anyone keeping or extending an older halogen landscape system who wants a simple cast metal spotlight to uplight a tree, wall or flag. The trade-offs are halogen's short bulb life and heavy load on the transformer, plus forum complaints about Malibu's plastic quick connectors.
How it compares
Specs
- Lamp
- 50 W MR16 halogen, bulb included
- Light output
- 380 lumens, 3000K warm white, per retailer listings
- Voltage
- 12 V low voltage, transformer sold separately
- Housing
- Corrosion resistant die cast metal
- Finish
- Black matte
- Size
- About 6 x 3.5 x 5.9 in
- Weight
- About 1.2 to 1.4 lb, per listings
- Mounting
- Spike stake included
- Bulb life
- About 2,000 hours, per one retailer
Worth knowing
- Retailer listing notes: do not exceed the maximum wattage on the fixture label, and keep away from flammable materials.
- Retailer listing carries a California Prop 65 warning.
Questions
What bulb does the Malibu 8301-9601-01 use?
A 50 W MR16 halogen bulb, which is included.
Can I put an LED MR16 in it?
Malibu sells an LED version of this same fixture. If you swap your own LED MR16, check the transformer's minimum load first.
Does it come with a transformer?
No. It needs a separate 12 V low voltage transformer.
How bright is it?
Retailer listings rate it at 380 lumens in 3000K warm white.
Sources
- LightsDaddy: Malibu 50W Low Voltage Floodlight, model 8301-9601
- Venus Manufacture: Malibu 50W Landscape Spotlight 8 Pack 8301-9601-08
- eBay: Malibu 8301-9601-01 Flood Light, Black
- Houzz: Any low voltage landscape lights other than Malibu?
- Garage Journal: Low voltage landscape lighting suggestions
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.