LED globe comparisons - best value globes

Lavtech on 22/05/2016 - 10:21

Hey guys,

I've updated my LED globe comparison tables to identify the best value globes depending on whether purchase cost, running cost or brightness are most important to you.

PDF: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSN-cQ0-xh1MUNfSHMzSDZzS0…
Excel: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxSN-cQ0-xh1cG12TVpYNkJhVT…

I've used these guidelines:
-Lumens/$: >100 is very good
-Lumens/watt: >90 is good

Given the feedback in my Aldi LED OzBargain Deal post (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/249050) there may be quality issues with the Aldi globes.

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • derek324 on 22/05/2016 - 15:23

    Good work, very useful, thank you for sharing. My personal experience (all prices include shipping for 10 globes package):

    1. bought 10x LED corn bulb globes from HK, 9W/700lm, B22 base, $2.70 each. Initially I was happy with them (thus left positive eBay feedback). Within one month all failed.
    2. bought 10x 9W/700lm (eBay) shipped from Aus, $5 each, described as: "we use CREE led chips inside these globes because everyone knows CREE is trustworthy for its led chips. However, due to copyright issues, we cannot print any CREE logos on the factory packing as we outsource most of other parts from other trustworthy suppliers, i.e. the heat sink, drivers, wiring, chip boards, pins…etc". Decided to give it a try, CREE are usually rather expensive. So far they all work perfectly, and appear to be very well assembled.
    3. bought 10 more "CREE" globes, the same eBay seller, this time 7W/500lm, $4 each, so far also zero failures.

    I am not sure how much one can trust eBay claims that a globe has CREE chips but without CREE logo, however so far my experience with them is very positive — as opposed to total junk corn globes. I am not linking eBay sellers here as it may be considered to be spam, but if someone is curious, easy to find .

  • avtech on 23/05/2016 - 17:39

    Hi Derek,
    It's usually the heat-sensitive electronics that stop working over time (especially when the globe is kept in a closed light fitting), not the LED itself.
    So compared with product (1), it may be that the other trustworthy suppliers, i.e. the heat sink, drivers, wiring, chip boards, pins.. were what made the difference.
    Would you mind sharing the name of the eBay seller (if allowed in this forum)?

  • derek324 on 28/05/2016 - 09:02

    (sorry for delayed response) Yes, this is all correct. While my light fitting is not closed, the corn globes (from a large Hong Kong seller) were running rather hot. I disassembled one faulty globe, a small thin piece of aluminium was supposed to be a heat sink - clearly inadequate.

    The seller with CREE chips is this one:
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LED-CREE-B22-E27-3W-5W-7W-9W-240V…
    (I am not sure is it allowed to link eBay auctions - apologies if it is not, this is only for benefit of people who are interested, I am not associated with the seller in any way). I bought 20 globes from the above, using half of them, so far no failures. Appears to be quality and inexpensive option.

  • Enzalicious on 31/05/2016 - 13:55

    One of the problems I'm experiencing with led globes is sizing.

    I have some enclosed light fittings which limits the size of the globes to 45mm wide x 95mm long.

    I have found the mirabella fancy 6w globe which fits in my light fittings but not enough lumens. 6w seems to be the brightest in that range.

    I don't like cfl's however I may have to stick with them as the "tiny" range fit.

    • avtech on 04/06/2016 - 15:00

      If sizing is a problem I'd recommend the Philips range.
      IMHO they are the most technologically advanced - smallest, lightest, give off the least heat - but are usually the most expensive.
      Their brightest 2015 model is about 20% smaller and lighter than their brightest 2013 model.

      They are 20% off at the moment at Woolworths (9.5W and below).

  • capslock janitor on 13/01/2021 - 00:44

    Appreciate ALL of this so much 🥺🥰

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