The popularity of old-fashioned incandescents is on the wane. Even the energy-efficient CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs that have a much longer lifespan as compared to the incandescents are witnessing less demand. The reason being, the introduction of the high energy-efficient LED bulbs that not only offer more energy savings but also come with longer lifespans and better light quality. LED bulbs, for instance, can last 25000 hours-life. Whereas even the CFL (that is considered the best among traditional lighting types in terms of longevity) lasts only 8000 hours-life.
But considering the innumerable LED bulb options available in the market, picking the best one is not an easy task. In fact, even if you choose the one with the highest LED bulb price, there’s no guarantee of it being the best. So, in this post, we list five important factors to help you choose the right LED bulb.
1. Brightness
Brightness is one of the most essential factors to consider when choosing an LED bulb. It helps ensure safe and productive working conditions. The brightness of the LED bulb you choose would depend on what purpose or application you need to use it for.
Note – Most people are accustomed to looking for watts (as an indicator of brightness) when shopping for a lighting device. That, however, is applicable for conventional incandescents. The brightness of LED bulbs is indicated in terms of Lumens. So forget watts and look for Lumens when comparing the brightness of different bulbs.
2. Power Consumption
One of the most important factor on the basis of which you need to compare LED bulbs is power consumption. That’s because lower the power consumption, lesser the electricity bill. The power consumption of an LED bulb is indicated in terms of watt and you can find this information on the product page of the LED bulb or the specification label stuck on it. Reputable brands such as Luminous India offer LED bulbs with power consumption anywhere between 5W to 18W.
3. Expected Lifespan (Hours Life)
We discussed earlier that one of the reasons LED bulbs are gaining popularity over traditional lights is that they have longer lifespans. So the next important factor on the list is – the expected lifespan of the LED bulb. It is represented in hours-life. A good LED bulb would come with an expected lifespan of around 25,000 hours-life. In fact, there are companies that boast 100,000 hours-life.
4. LED Bulb Color
LED bulbs are available in a wide range of color temperatures. The choice of your LED bulb’s color temperature would depend on the ambience that you want to create in a particular room.
The color temperature is measured in terms of Kelvin temperature scale. Typically, red, blue, yellow and green LED lights combine together inside a bulb, in different proportions, to give different color temperatures/shades. These color combinations cause LED bulbs to emit cool and warm color lights. The Shine Eco LED bulbs by Luminous India, for instance, are designed to deliver uniform light distribution that enhances a room’s aesthetics.
5. Brand
Last but not least, brand is a very important factor to consider when buying an LED bulb. A good LED bulb brand not just offers quality products but it also offers unique features. For instance, Luminous India, one of the most reputable brands in the home electricals space, offers LED bulbs with unique features such as – Non-Flicker Performance, high-surge performance, and 85% energy savings.
Conclusion
When choosing an LED bulb, always prioritize the above listed factors over the LED bulb price. In fact, you shouldn’t even bother about the LED bulb price. All you should bother about is the value that you get for the price you pay. So let’s say if you have to spend a few extra bucks for an LED bulb that offers a longer warranty or better light quality, you shouldn’t think twice.
Salman is a prolific environmental writer, and has authored more than 500 articles in reputed journals, magazines and websites. He is proactively engaged in creating mass awareness on renewable energy, waste management, sustainability and conservation all over the world.
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