Malibu 8301-9604-01 20 Watt Cast Metal Flood Light, Black
A small budget halogen accent light best kept for matching older 12 V systems.
We bought Paradise Low Voltage Cast Aluminum 20-Watt Spot Light, Black. It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is also a small black cast metal 12 V spotlight with a 20 W halogen bulb, from a better known landscape lighting brand that is still listed on Amazon.
The short version
- Owners of 12 V halogen systems who need a small matching accent light
- Anyone lighting low shrubs, beds or a walkway edge
- You need a strong beam for trees or the front of a house
- You are building a new system, where LED fixtures avoid bulb changes
What owners like
- Solid cast metal construction that holds up over years
- Good value as a like for like replacement in older Malibu systems, since parts for those are getting harder to find
Common complaints
- The wire connector can need pliers to close and the plastic can crack
- Stiff wire makes installing in cold weather harder
- Some contractors on forums rate current Malibu fixtures below contractor brands
Based on An eBay catalog page with owner review themes, a retailer product page, a spare parts page, 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
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What it does
A small black cast metal 12 volt spot and flood light with a 20 watt halogen bi-pin bulb, reviewed here as the closest well documented match to the Paradise 20 watt cast aluminum spot light that was bought.
- Compact cast metal head for small accent jobs
- Clear glass lens over the bulb
- Waterproof seals
- Clips onto low voltage cable with a quick connector
- Also sold as an 8 pack (8301-9604-08)
A budget way to add soft accent light to shrubs, beds or a walkway on an existing halogen system, or to replace a matching fixture. Its 145 lumens is modest, the bi-pin halogen bulb wears out, and owners say the wire connector can be fiddly to clamp, especially in cold weather.
How it compares
Specs
- Lamp
- 20 W halogen bi-pin, bulb included
- Light output
- 145 lumens, warm white
- Voltage
- 12 V low voltage, transformer sold separately
- Housing
- Aluminum, die cast
- Lens
- Clear glass
- Finish
- Black matte
- Size
- About 4.4 x 4.4 x 2.7 in
- Weight
- About 1 lb
Questions
What bulb does the Malibu 8301-9604-01 use?
A 20 W halogen bi-pin bulb, which is included. Replacement 20 W G4 bi-pin bulbs are widely sold for it.
How bright is the Malibu 20 watt flood light?
Listings rate it at 145 lumens.
Does it need a transformer?
Yes. It runs on a 12 V low voltage transformer sold separately.
Is it the same as the 50 watt Malibu flood?
No. It is a smaller fixture with a bi-pin bulb, while the 50 W model uses an MR16 bulb.
Sources
- eBay: Malibu 8301-9604-01 20W Landscape Floodlight, Black
- Venus Manufacture: Malibu 20 Watt Floodlight 8 Pack 8301-9604-08
- SpareParts.plus: Malibu 8301-9604-01 parts
- 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.