Top 10 Best LED Bulbs

Traditional incandescent lamps are gradually becoming a thing of the past - they are being replaced by LED devices that are more durable, have strong glass, and increased safety. In addition, LED bulbs consume tens of times less electricity, which makes them quite economical during operation. For example, a bulb that consumes about 12-15 watts is able to produce the same light flux as a 60-watt incandescent lamp.

On sale you can find a huge selection of LED products, which is quite easy to get confused. To make it easier for you to purchase the most suitable bulb model, we decided to start our review with the main characteristics of such designs.

How to choose LED bulbs?

If we consider such a product from the point of view of an external structural device, then it will not differ too much from structures of another type - fluorescent and incandescent lamps: it includes a base and a glass bulb. However, the internal content has undergone major changes. Instead of a classic spiral made of tungsten or a bulb filled with neon, which glows under voltage, there is an LED-LED. In order for it to start emitting light, not a very high voltage is required, therefore, in the bulb you can also find the so-called driver, which will convert the incoming voltage to a suitable one for the LED.

The luminous element itself is a structure made on the basis of materials differing in various levels of electrical conductivity. In one of the semiconductors there is a significant amount of electrons (they are negatively charged particles), and the other has a serious positive charge. When an electric current flows through them, a transition occurs, where the charged elements go. When they collide with each other, energy, which is a stream of light, begins to be released. Subsequently, it will be scattered through the glass of the light bulb.

There are a lot of varieties of LED lamps today. One of the most popular types are standard models. They consume from 5 to 12 watts of energy, are characterized by durability (their average service life is within three years). During operation, they practically do not heat up, which makes them absolutely safe even if combustible or fusible materials are nearby.

Other types are also very popular, in addition, they are characterized by high originality, which makes it possible to give even an ordinary-looking interior an attractive look. These include RGB lamps and bulbs with a remote control. Another interesting view is the battery design, and there are those that work from the network, and the battery is used only in the event of a power outage, and capable of working in a fully autonomous mode.

When compiling our rating of the best LED lamps, we turned not only to their cost, but also to the price-quality ratio, and also carefully monitored the feedback of users and specialists.We hope that our rating will be useful and informative for you, due to which you can buy high-quality and durable products that will fully satisfy the needs of the consumer. So, let's start our review.

Ten best models of LED lamps

10. ERA LED T8 9W 4000K G13

This is one of the cheapest models that fell into our rating of the best LED lamps of the year, but this fact does not mean that its quality leaves much to be desired. It, like the more expensive designs, is able to last for a long time. The average service life of it is 30 thousand hours in the on state, so if you do not keep it burning constantly, then it can work much longer than 3 years. This design is absolutely safe from an environmental point of view, after operation it must be disposed of together with household waste.

The degree of electricity consumption is minimal - it is only 9 watts. Another important quality is that this product is able to withstand significant voltage drops, in particular, it will function stably in a range from 190 to 250 V. The operating temperature range is also quite wide - from -25 to +50 degrees. The light bulb is distinguished by a fully waterproof casing, so it can be used even in high humidity and even outdoors. It weighs not too much - only 167 grams.

Benefits:

• Very long service life;
• Standard cap size - fits most cartridges;
• A long warranty of 2 whole years;
• Slight heating device;
• The ability to use in outdoor conditions due to the presence of a waterproof housing.

Disadvantages:

• Due to the tubular shape, it can be problematic to use it in chandeliers.

9.V-Tac VT-1853 E27 10W 806lm

This is a fairly well-known model, largely due to the fact that it is a standard design. Its color temperature is between classic incandescent and fluorescent lamps. In terms of lighting, this model fully corresponds to products with an energy consumption of 60 watts. Perfect for indoor use; outdoor use not recommended. The brightness is not adjustable. It is allowed to install it in rooms with a low temperature, for example, on landings.

The model is designed to connect to a standard electrical network with a voltage of 220 to 240 V and a frequency of 50 Hz. The bulb fully complies with all available electrical safety standards developed for household appliances. It consumes only 10 watts of energy, a standard SMD LED is installed inside it. Expanded lighting angle - 200 degrees. The model is durable - it is able to work out about 20 thousand hours, is not sensitive to voltage drops.

Benefits:

• Very long service life;
• A plastic flask with a matte finish will not break even when dropped from a considerable height;
• The shape of the lamp is close to a classic incandescent lamp, so it can be easily installed in chandeliers and other lighting fixtures.

Disadvantages:

• There is no way to adjust the brightness of the lighting.

8. Osram LED Superstar Classic A 75 Dimmable E27 10W 1055lm

This is a rather expensive model, which has a very good workmanship and has an expanded angle of incidence of light - it reaches 260 degrees, so that the bulb can be used even without a ceiling and the addition of reflective elements. It gives out a rather soft light with a yellowish tint, which allows you to give the room additional comfort. The design is placed in a white case that does not absorb light rays, so almost all of them go into the room.

The flask has a matte finish, due to which light scattering is fairly uniform. The dimensions of the product are small - quite comparable to the classic 40-watt incandescent bulb. The base diameter is standard; it fits most cartridges.The relatively high price is due to the rather long service life of the product - the manufacturer claims 25 thousand hours of operation, however, according to the results of the experiments, it was determined that this figure was greatly underestimated. Subject to the basic operating conditions, it can be increased by 10-12 thousand hours.

Benefits:

• Long period of operation;
• Diffuse frosted bulb, allowing for soft and bright room lighting.

Disadvantages:

• High price.

7. IKEA RYET LED E27 13 1000lm

The main distinguishing feature of this product is the provision of the room with soft daylight, which is not too bright. Even one such lamp will be quite enough to provide fairly good illumination of a large room. The luminous flux is very decent - 1000 Lumens, but this practically did not affect the power of the bulb, which does not exceed 13 W, due to which it can be attributed to the energy consumption class A +. Another important point is the instant inclusion - there is no time delay, unlike a neon or light-saving bulb.

The bulb has a matte finish, due to which the light is excellently scattered, reaching even the farthest corners of the room. The dimensions of the lamp are average, the base is standard. When using this lamp, the eyes will not get tired even with thin work, for example, when embroidering or knitting, respectively, while writing or working on a computer, they will be even more comfortable. The manufacturer claims not only the number of working hours of the product (25 thousand), but also introduces such an important parameter as the value of the switching cycles (in other words, on / off), which is also 25 thousand. If necessary, through a special rheostat, you can organize a lighting control system. The driver for this model is based on a controller from Marwell, which makes the lamp life even longer.

Benefits:

• Superior economy;
• Withstands severe voltage drops;
• Provides a fairly pleasant lighting.

Disadvantages:

• It will cost quite expensive, however, if you count on the consumption of traditional incandescent lamps, the price will be quite reasonable.

6. Tagan TG-E2701 E27 10W 800lm

This lamp fully complies with the classical design with a 60 W tungsten filament, however, it consumes about 10.5 W itself. Accordingly, the operation efficiency is about 6 times. The color temperature is quite mild - it lies between daylight and yellow, with a slight tendency to yellowness. The angle of distribution of light is quite large - over 237 degrees. At the same time, the overall dimensions are not too large - the model is 118 mm long, and together with the base. The diameter is also quite acceptable - 60 mm: it does not exceed the size of an ordinary bulb. If necessary, the design can be integrated into a system with adjustable brightness.

The base is ceramic, not sensitive to strong heat, which can occur due to loose fit of the cartridge to the base. It is worth noting that this design does not contain heavy elements such as lead or mercury, therefore it is absolutely environmentally friendly, therefore it can be mounted even in children's rooms, school rooms or kindergartens. As the manufacturer indicates, the average life of this model is within 25 thousand hours.

Benefits:

• Good brightness;
• Nice light;
• Made from environmentally friendly materials;
• Long service life.

Disadvantages:

• In some cases, the base may not fit too tightly on the cartridge, due to which the lamp starts to heat up.

5. Philips Dimmable LED E27 8.5W 806lm

This is a rather original model, by design design, not a single product included in our rating of the best LED bulbs can compare with it. However, she has some features. First of all, the flask is made of rather thin glass, so during installation and subsequent operation, you should be as careful as possible so as not to accidentally damage it. The bulb is characterized by reduced power consumption - only 7.5 watts, and even at this rate it will correspond to a 40-watt lamp. For a small room, one will be enough.

If the room is of a decent size, then it is perfectly acceptable to install several such bulbs at once. The country of origin immediately speaks of the high quality of the product, since it is produced in the Netherlands, no such original Chinese-made bulbs can be found. If this gets on the market, then this is an unambiguous fake.

Benefits:

• Original appearance, similar to a classic light bulb;
• Reasonable cost;
• Reduced power consumption.

Disadvantages:

• There are a lot of fakes on the market; finding original products is problematic.

4. Philips A60 LED E27 7W 806lm

This is one of the most expensive models that are presented in our rating, but this design is notable for quite bright light, in terms of which it is equivalent to a traditional 85 W incandescent lamp, although it itself consumes only 11 W. The declared service life is not too long - only 15 thousand hours, which, in principle, is not too surprising, since this model due to high brightness will wear out faster than weaker models. Such a lamp is well suited for small rooms due to the insignificant light beam, which diverges only 130 degrees. However, this problem can easily be solved by installing a light bulb in a reflective shade.

The current flowing to the lamp is only 95 mA, which is much lower than the minimum dangerous dose for human health. In addition, the lamp is made without elements that can cause disease. Luminous flux is warm white.

Benefits:

• Low energy consumption;
• Pleasant stream of light;
• Quality manufacturing.

Disadvantages:

• High price.

3. Philips SceneSwitch A60 E27 8W 806 lm

This is a rather economical LED lamp, which is characterized by reduced consumption even compared to other similar products. According to the degree of luminous flux, this model is equivalent to a 60 W incandescent lamp, given that it itself consumes only 7.9 watts. Unfortunately, this product does not have a very high level of radiation - only 154.7 degrees. The most optimal for a spacious room will be the installation of several similar bulbs in a chandelier with reflective elements.

The base is standard, fits snugly to the cartridge, which eliminates the possibility of excessive heating. The shape is pear-shaped, the flask is made of heat-resistant plastic, which has a matte finish that provides good diffusion of the light flux.

Benefits:

• High-quality production, excluding heating of the base during operation;
• Acceptable life.

Disadvantages:

• Slight angle of light scattering.

2. Megaman LED E27 7.4W 810lm

This model was not in vain in second place in our review of the best LED bulbs - we placed it here not only due to the high price-quality ratio, but also due to the increased level of energy saving. The fact is that the consumption class was defined as A ++, and this was done not only by the manufacturer, but also by specialists. This product is equivalent to a 60 W incandescent lamp, and it is characterized by a fairly wide viewing angle - 273 degrees.The pear-shaped shape allows this design to fit well into the shades of classic and modern chandeliers.

Unfortunately, the ability to adjust the brightness is not provided here, especially since the lamp copes with serious voltage drops. In addition, the degree of energy consumption is 7.3 watts, which allows a decent save on light bills.

Benefits:

• Low power consumption
• Convenient shape;
• High light scattering.

Disadvantages:

• Lack of ability to adjust the brightness.

1. IKEA LEDARE LED E27 13W 1000lm

It is a recognized leader among all the LED lamps available today. The model is quite powerful, moreover, it has a quite acceptable cost. Outwardly, it is practically no different from a standard incandescent lamp, in any case, if we take into account the shape of the product. Despite the fact that these products are made in China, they are of very high quality, the entire manufacturing process is under the direct control of the manufacturer’s specialists, therefore, production in China does not affect the service life at all.

A cooling radiator is not provided on the case, but with such a design it is not needed, in any case with such a low power. Such a bulb is well suited for dry rooms, regardless of temperature, in any case, it is able to maintain all its performance at temperatures from -25 to +40 degrees.

Benefits:

• Acceptable price;
• Good quality production and assembly;
• Bright light, one light bulb is enough for a room with an area of ​​about 18-20 square meters.

Disadvantages:

• Someone may be alerted by the release in China, but otherwise there are no flaws.

In conclusion, an interesting video

As you can see, our review is only the tip of the iceberg, because there are much more LED lamp models on the market. We hope that our rating helped you make the right choice. If, as you read, you have any questions about a particular model, then you have comments at your disposal - we will not leave any of them unattended.

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