LED Light Reviews

C. Crane touts their GeoBulb as the first 60 watt direct replacement bulb that uses less than 8 watts. The GeoBulb is the same size as a conventional incandescent bulb suitable for direct replacement in any indoor open fixture. It puts out more light than a standard 60-watt bulb but uses less than 8 watts. The light output of the GeoBulb was designed to point in primarily one direction based on actual use. It's one of the few bulbs that we have reviewed where the manufacturer has published independent lumen test data. This is a well-made product that has received generally favorable ratings from customers. It's a solid substitute for a standard A-line light bulb.

This bulb fits a standard candelabra base (known as an E12 or sometimes C7 Base). The bulb contains 15 SMT (surface mounted) bright LEDs that are 5-10 times brighter than standard 5 mm LEDs. It only uses 2 watts to produce an output equivalent to a 20 watt incandescent bulb. These bulbs are great for accent, and mood lighting. Because of the bulbs’ shape, this bulb is also know as the candle or torpedo light bulb. Available in both white and warm white it provides great lighting for such a small size. This listing is for Warm White (4500K) bulb.

This GU10 base bulb consumers only 2.0 watts to produce the 56 lumens, which is not very bright; however, there are applications like accent lighting where this warm white bulb will be ideal, especially if the light is left on all of the time. It produces a warm white (2700 to 3300K) light with 60 degree spot illumination.

This is a GU10 base that consumers only 3.7 watts to produce the equivalent of a 20-30 watt incandescent bulb. It produces a cooler white (6500K) light and provides 30 degree spot illumination. The prices continue to fall on these GU10 bulbs, and the latest version is getting good reviews, so this is worth checking out.

The Pharox III from Lemnis Lighting offers light quality comparable to that of a traditional 60 watt incandescent bulb while only drawing 6 watts of electricity. It has the shape of a traditional A-line bulb with a standard E26 screw base. The warm white lamp generates a warm sunset golden color, ideal for creating a warm atmosphere. Unlike most LED light bulbs, this bulb can be used with a standard dimmer. This light works well for reading lights and table lamps, and a number of customers have reviewed this bulb positively.

This 13 watt LED bulb from EvoLux is designed as a replacement for a standard 100 watt incandescent light bulb. It uses a single CREE® XRE LED Light engine which produces light that is touted as more visually appealing and closer to the light pattern produced by a traditional light bulb than that produced by many competing bulbs. The EvoLux is the first UL Listed and FCC approved LED lamp for general household illumination. This is a relatively expensive bulb, but for the price, you get a really high-quality product that has received a lot of great reviews. Please note that this review is for the cool white (6000K) version of this bulb. We also review the warm white (3000K) version here.

The Optima MR16 GU5.3 warm white flood replacement draws only 5 watts to produce an output of 260 lumens. Recommended applications include accent/display lighting, ambient lighting, lighting for art galleries and high-end retail, and decorative room lighting. The patented Fin-Core aluminum housing provides excellent heat management. This high-quality bulb has received excellent reviews and looks like an ideal alternative to some of the poorer-performing MR16 GU5.3 replacement bulbs we have seen out in the market.

Standard LED Lighting sells this 48 inch T8 tube light as a replacement for a standard fluorescent bulb of the same length. This tube light, which they call the Redwood, is available in multiple variations from Standard LED Lighting, but the one available at the Amazon Store link here is evidently the 15-watt 4100K version of the light. While this is a T8 bulb, these bulbs have a standard bipin base that can also be mounted in 48” T10 and T12 fixtures. These look like fairly generic Chinese-made LED tube lights with the 15-watt, 276-LED version appearing to have the same specifications as a tube light being sold by Britta Products. As with most of these tube light replacements, installation in a fluorescent fixture will require removal/bypass of the ballast (and starter if there is one).

This Lemnis Lighting Pharox LED bulb is intended as a replacement for a standard (A-line, medium base) 40 watt incandescent bulb. The lamp sheds a warm white light, ideal for use in your home, commercial, retail or hospitality areas.

This is a 100 watt warm white PAR38 replacement bulb with a standard base from LEDinsider/EagleLight. It is a fully Dimmable LED light bulb. The warm white version generates 553 lumens and only consumes 11 watts of energy. LEDinsider suggests that it can be used to replace any household 100-120 watt incandescent/halogen bulb, although you should be careful to note the size of the bulb and only use in locations where a PAR38 bulb with a 4-3/4” diameter will properly fit. A couple of reviewers on the LEDinsider web site report that they are using the bulbs as outdoor floodlights. It incorporates a patented aluminum heat sink and optical diffuser. It is unconditionally guaranteed for 30 days.