Philips LED Non-Dimmable A19 Frosted Light Bulb
Philips LED Non-Dimmable A19 Frosted Light Bulb
First and foremost, it’s important to address that Amazon consolidates reviews of multiple products into a single rating, making it challenging to determine which specific bulb is being referred to. This listing covers 60W-equivalent Soft White bulbs, 60W-equivalent Daylight bulbs, 100W-equivalent Soft White bulbs, and 100W-equivalent Daylight bulbs. However, you can often find all these reviews mixed together. Fortunately, I have experience with both the 100W Soft White and 100W Daylight bulbs. Here is my take on their performance:
100W Daylight Bulbs
These bulbs deliver an impressive level of brightness, justifying their 100W equivalence rating. They provide the characteristic bluish hue typical of Daylight bulbs, although they lean more towards a pure white, unlike the yellowish hue of Soft White bulbs. It’s essential to note this color difference when purchasing.
100W Soft White Bulbs
The 100W Soft White bulbs left me somewhat underwhelmed. When placed in fixtures next to my older 60W-equivalent Soft White LED bulbs, the difference in brightness was negligible. Hence, labeling these as 100W equivalents may be a bit of a stretch. Compared to the "Hyperikon 15.5-Watt (100-Watt Equivalent), 1620 Lumens, 3000K (Soft White Glow), Medium Screw Base, 340° Omnidirectional, UL-Listed, Dimmable" bulbs I also tested, the Hyperikon bulbs were significantly brighter. Despite their lesser warmth compared to Philips, this difference is forgivable given their superior brightness.
Additionally, the Hyperikon bulbs are dimmable, a feature not found in the Philips bulbs, making the former a better value despite the slightly higher price.
Key Differentiating Factors
The standout feature of the Philips bulbs is their size, weight, and form factor. They closely mimic the size and shape of traditional incandescent bulbs, making them a perfect fit for legacy fixtures that other LED bulbs struggle with. The Hyperikon bulbs, while bright, are larger and don't fit into many of my existing fixtures. Hence, the compact form factor of the Philips bulbs is a significant advantage.
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Understanding the Energy Efficiency Ratings
Recent changes in energy efficiency ratings have led to modern LED bulbs receiving lower ratings, like C, which was equivalent to the old A++. Due to this new scale, previous labels indicating "do not use bulb below class C" are no longer relevant, primarily because older incandescent bulbs are phased out.
The significant aspect of this regulation is mandating light output specification in lumens. You can easily determine efficacy by dividing the lumens by the power in Watts. For instance, a 100W LED at 100lm/W efficacy could indeed outperform other lighting solutions.
The humorous reality is the discrepancies these regulations can introduce, similar to how a gas-guzzling V6 may have a better pollution rating than a high-mpg diesel vehicle.
Quality Over Quantity
When it comes to upgrading your bulbs, it’s not always about the highest efficacy. Upgrading from a 60W incandescent to an 8W LED saves significant power, but moving from an 8W LED to a 4W LED saves marginally less power. It's more critical to focus on quality aspects such as no flicker and higher color rendering.
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