I tried LED bulbs several years ago but was disappointed by the harshness of the light. I tried four indoor/outdoor floods for use inside and two standard desk/floor bulbs. I put them away and went back to incandescents. Fast forward to several weeks ago when I purchased these and the 60 watt version, both non-dimmables and soft white.
Very pleasantly surprised by the 60 and 75 watt soft whites. I wound up replacing just about every bulb in the house, indoors and outdoors. I also purchased indoor/outdoor floods, three E12 candelabra bulbs, 6 globe-type bulbs in a bathroom and am about to retrofit two ceiling fan light kits from halogen to led.
The technology seems ready for prime time now. Soft natural light, much less energy consumption and no sacrifice in brightness. No flickering, no hum or any other downside.
When I say LED's are more energy efficient, I'm basing this on published info but also the heat incandescents and halogens generate vs LED's. Using an IR thermometer, my indoor incandescent floods check about 185-190 degrees from about 4 feet. The LED equivalent about 90 degrees. In both cases, the temps might be 5%(?) higher than they would otherwise given that they are at a high point in the ceiling where heat collects from the hvac system.
The halogen bulbs in two ceiling fans checked about 195 degrees when measured on the external globe, not the bulb. They could be running at more than 200 degrees.
Time will tell if the projected life span of LED's is as advertised. If so, they're very likely to outlive me. Before buying, I'd recommend buying test samples from a brick and mortar store where they have a test display. There are different light types, dimmables vs non-dimmables and energy consumption rates. You'll get a feel for the light type and brightness of the bulbs. I prefer my local Home Depot (no affiliation with HD) due to it's customer usable display and wide variety of brands and bulbs. In addition, HD's prices are about the same as Amazon's.
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | Non Dimmable |
| Wattage | 10.5 watts |
| Bulb Shape Size | A19 |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Light Color | Soft White |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 16.0 Count |
| Color Temperature | 2700 Kelvin |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brightness | 800 Lumen |
| Shape | A19 |
| Connectivity Technology | Normal bulb |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Power Source | AC |
| Color Rendering Index | 80 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Light Source Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Manufacturer | Amazon Basics |
| Part Number | B074M92YQX |
| Item Weight | 1.81 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 9 x 9 inches |
| Item model number | B074M92YQX |
| Size | 16 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Color | Soft White |
| Style | 60 watts |
| Finish | Soft White |
| Pattern | Light Bulb |
| Special Features | Non Dimmable |
| Batteries Required? | No |
