It’s rare to find a bulb brandishing a CRI of ≥93 and a warm color temperature of 2700K, all within the small confines of the GU10 form factor. FEIT released just that and gives us hope that this could be a … Continue reading FEIT “enhance vivid natural light” GU10 bulb (2015)
For decades the better light bulbs were the cheaper light bulbs because they all had similar durability, appearance and performance. These old-school bulbs worked on a simple premise: connect electricity from the wall through to the filament causing it to super-heat to the … Continue reading LED vs incandescent bulbs: why quality now matters
Occasionally we cover topics incidental to lighting, but not directly related to light sensitivity. This is one of those topics. If you’ve shopped for LED bulbs you might have seen the Color Rendering Index (“CRI”) scores advertised prominently on retail packaging. … Continue reading CRI: understanding the Color Rendering Index
In our continued search to find the ideal GU10 bulb, we came across the Philips “Warm Glow” 50w replacement. Will this finally be a suitable replacement to hot halogen equivalent bulbs? Let’s find out. ADVERTISED SPECS Connector: GU10 (120v) Brightness: 400 lumens(~50w … Continue reading Philips “Warm Glow” 50w LED replacement 2200-2700K GU10 base (2016)
Having just reviewed the 2016 Luminus Elite 50w GU10 replacement bulb sourced from Costco we found that the bulb while it performed well enough, wasn’t a good option for those most sensitive. How does the 2017 model compare? Let’s find … Continue reading Luminus Elite 50W LED replacement GU10 base (2017)
Forever in search for a good flicker-free GU10 bulb, we came across the Luminus Elite 50w replacement bulb at Costco. According to the spec sheet it scores very high on the Color Rendering Index. But, how does it perform otherwise? Let’s … Continue reading Luminus Elite 50w LED replacement GU10 base (2016)
It’s hard to appreciate just how problematic LED lighting is without some reference to what ‘good’ old natural light looks like. That fiery circle in the sky is notable for giving off a relatively even spectral power distribution across the entire color … Continue reading Sunlight (Reference)
Selecting Christmas lights is like walking through a minefield. Sure, these lights output relatively low amounts of light, but it’s 2016 and harsh low-frequency flicker in Christmas lights is inexcusable. For those looking to purchase string lights, brands to avoid seems to … Continue reading Christmas lights to avoid in 2016 (video)
Need an excellent 100 watt-equivalent LED light bulb that’s easy on the eyes and fits into a standard 120v light socket? This is it. BASICS Connector: E26 Medium Base (Standard, 120v) Brightness: 1,500 lumens (~100w equivalent) Consumption: 14.5 watts Color: … Continue reading Philips 100w LED replacement E26 base (2016)
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