Advantages of LED Holiday Lights

There are many advantages of having LED holiday lights. In our opinion, the most important being a savings in money because LED lights use a fraction of the electricity of regular stringed Christmas lights.  LED Christmas lights also save power, last longer, do not get as hot, are good for indoor and outdoor use, and are quickly coming down in price.

Driving around our town the past few nights, we have wondered how many people are using them. Are you using LED lights for the holidays? If so, which ones do you recommend?

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40-Watt Equivalent, 400 Lumen, 3000 Kelvin Dimmable, 8-Watt, A19 LED Light Bulb

Bulb Type: A19 LED light bulb/E26 or E27 base

Brightness: 400 lumens / 40-Watt Equivalent

Light Appearance: 3000 degrees Kelvin / Cool White

Light Distribution: 120 degree

Dimmable: Yes

Energy Used: 8 Watts

Lumens Per Watt: N/A

Warranty: 3 years

Price on September 4, 2012: $20.59

Certifications: Energy Star Complaint

Color Rendering Index: Not Available

There is no mercury in the Honeywell Earthronics L1ECOA198301BDIM LED Light Bulb.

Model Number: L1ECOA198301BDIM
ASIN: B007Z4R1Y2

CLICK HERE to order the Honeywell Earthronics L1ECOA198301BDIM LED Light Bulb on Amazon.com

The Honeywell Earthronics L1ECOA198301BDIM LED Light Bulb has not yet been reviewed by LED Light Review.  The following information has been provided by the manufacturer.

50-Watt Equivalent, 400 Lumen, 3000 Kelvin, Non-Dimmable, 6-Watt, A19 LED Light Bulb

Bulb Type: A19 LED light bulb/E27 base

Brightness: 400 Lumens / 50-Watt Equivalent

Light Appearance: 3000 degrees Kelvin / Warm-White light bulb

Light Distribution: 180 degree

Dimmable: No

Energy Used: 6 Watts

Lumens Per Watt: N/A

Warranty: 2 years

Price on September 4, 2012: $8.99

Certifications: N/A

Color Rendering Index: 80

There is no mercury in this light bulb.

Part Number: 100005
ASIN: B004BLDD9Y

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This LED light bulb has not yet been reviewed by LED Light Review.  The following information has been provided by the manufacturer.

60-Watt Equivalent, 800 Lumen, 2700 Kelvin, Dimmable, 13-Watt, A19 LED Light Bulb

Bulb Type: A19 LED light bulb/E26 base

Brightness: 800 Lumens / 60-Watt Equivalent

Light Appearance: 2700 degrees Kelvin / Warm-White

Light Distribution: Omni Directional

Dimmable: Yes

Energy Used: 13 Watts

Lumens Per Watt: N/A

Warranty: 5 years

Price on September 5, 2012: $27.85

Certifications: Energy Star Qualified

Color Rendering Index: 85

There is no mercury in this light bulb.

Part Number: DFN 19 W27 V2 120
ASIN: B005OKW76G
Item model number: A19 Omni V2 W27

CLICK HERE to order the Lighting Science Definity A19 Omni V2 W27 on Amazon.com

This LED light bulb has not yet been reviewed by LED Light Review.  The following information has been provided by the manufacturer.

60-Watt Equivalent, 800 Lumen, 2700 Kelvin, Dimmable, 12-Watt, A15 LED Light Bulb

Bulb Type: A19 LED light bulb

Brightness: 800 Lumens / 60-Watt Equivalent

Light Appearance: 2700 degrees Kelvin / Warm-White

Light Distribution: Omni Directional

Dimmable: Yes

Energy Used: 12 Watts

Lumens Per Watt: 66.6 lm/W

Warranty: 2 years

Price on August 30, 2012: $19.99

Certifications: Not Listed

Color Rendering Index (CRI): 83

Suitable with most TRIAC dimmers

Part Number: A1-12D600
UPC: 0945650580

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This LED light bulb has not yet been reviewed by LED Light Review.  The following information has been provided by the manufacturer.

75-Watt Equivalent, 750 Lumen, 2700 Kelvin, 12-Watt, A19/E26 LED Light Bulb

Bulb Type: A19/E26 LED light bulb

Brightness: 750 Lumens / 100-Watt Equivalent

Light Appearance: 2700 degrees Kelvin / Warm-White

Light Distribution: N/A

Dimmable: N/A

Energy Used: 12 Watts

Lumens Per Watt: N/A

Warranty: 10 years

Price on September 4, 2012: $18.99

Certifications: UL listing

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Part Number: LED_12W_E26_UL
Part Number: B007TV760A
Model Number: 523999

This LED light bulb has not yet been reviewed by LED Light Review.  The following information has been provided by the  manufacturer.  There is conflicting information on Amazon.com on this product.  It says that it is a 75W bulb and a 100W bulb.  The packaging says it is a 100W bulb.

40-Watt Equivalent, 470 Lumen, 3000 Kelvin, Dimmable, 8-Watt, A19 LED Light Bulb

Bulb Type: A19 LED light bulb

Brightness: 470 Lumens / 40-Watt Equivalent

Light Appearance: 3000 degrees Kelvin / Warm-White

Light Distribution: N/A

Dimmable: Yes

Energy Used: 12 Watts

Lumens Per Watt: 58.75 lumens/Watt

Warranty: 3 years

Price on August 30, 2012: $22.71

Certifications: UL listing

CRI: 82

Part Number: 19400
ID Number: LED8E26A1930K
UPC: 62148 19400
Model Number: LEDA19-8
ASIN: B005FG51XA

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This LED light bulb has not yet been reviewed by LED Light Review.  The following information has been provided by the manufacturer.

Above: The Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 LED light bulb packaging

Things did not get off to a good start with the Lighting Science Definity. While the plain white cardboard box looked undamaged and had retained its structural integrity, the LED bulb was physically loose inside the box.

Upon opening the box the problem was clear; the box and its two cardboard inserts, designed to hold the bulb base and lens vertical during shipping, were too big for the bulb. The top insert didn’t even make contact with with bulb! The bottom insert had physically torn open, most likely damaged by the motion of the bulb moving inside the box. The box itself was at least twice as big as it should be which only exacerbated the motion and force the loose bulb had during shipping.

In all fairness, the bulb itself did arrive to LED Light Review HQ undamaged and functional. The plain cardboard box is also readily recyclable. If Lighting Science used this same box design, but sized it properly to the bulb, we would have a very high packaging score. As is, the box is an almost total failure and likely results in broken, damaged, and otherwise compromised bulbs being delivered to consumers. Lighting Science needs to do better.


PHYSICAL PRODUCT: 4/5

Above: The Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 LED light bulb

The Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 is a good looking LED light bulb that follows the traditional shape of an A19 incandescent light bulb. Perhaps the biggest stand out feature of the Definity A1910001-014 is its twenty-four curved cooling fins that taper into what appears to be a white ceramic bulb base. With its traditional shape and appealing overall aesthetics, the Definity A1910001-014 should be welcome in exposed settings.

The Definity A1910001-014 feels solid in the hand with tight seems and only the slightest of play between the e26 screw and the bulb base. The only other possible blemish we could find is what we believe to be a bit of white glue emerging between the bulb base and frosted polycarbonate lens.


LIGHT PATTERN: 180-Degree

Left to right: Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014, 40 watt incandescent, 40 watt CFL

The Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 LED light bulb has a 180 degree light pattern making it suitable for downward light applications.  Due to the lack of omni-directional light, we do not recommend the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 LED light bulb for table top lamps (as shown).


QUALITY OF LIGHT: 5/5

Left to right: Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014, 40 watt incandescent, 40 watt CFL

We were immediately smitten with the soft, pleasant, natural warm/yellow light projected by the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 LED light bulb. Of the two dozen LED light bulbs we have on hand, the light color of the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 was most similar to the Philips L-Prize, but with a softer yellow light and considerably less lumen output (395 lumens for the Lighting Science versus 940 lumens for the L-Prize). Let there be no doubt that we are very impressed with the light color and naturalness of the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014.

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WARRANTY:

The warranty for the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 is 5 years.


CONCLUSION: 4/5

If you’re looking for a soft, pleasant, natural warm/yellow light, or want something that would work well with the light color of the Philips L-Prize at a much lower lumen output, we highly recommend the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 LED light bulb.

Boy do we wish we could end the conclusion right there. In order to really hit it out of the park with this product, Lighting Science must improve the packaging of the Definity A1910001-014. A strong product like the Definity A1910001-014 deserves strong packaging. That said, this bulb’s a winner. Highly recommended.

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TEST RESULTS:

LED Light Review independently tested the Lighting Science Definity A1910001-014 with a Belkin Conserve Insight F7005 energy use monitor to measure the energy use (in watts), monthly and annual operation costs, and the monthly and annual amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by the bulb. Here are the results of our tests:

The monthly and annual cost and CO2 data are based on continuous LED bulb use, unspecified power generation sources (coal vs. nuclear vs. renewable, etc.), and unspecified electricity rates.  Please use this information for LED bulb comparison purposes only.


LIGHTING FACTS – PER BULB:

Lighting Science did not include a standard Lighting Facts label with their Definity A1910001-014. The following is the standard format for the Lighting Facts label with the information filled in from the Definity A1910001-014 packaging label.

Part Number: A1910001-014
Specifications: DFN 19 W27 120
ID 1: LBL-00190
ID 2: L1912MX
UPC: 8-74340-00016-3

The Philips 409938 EnduraLED Light Bulb, a 40 watt equivalent LED light bulb

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Above: The Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM LED light bulb packaging

The Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM packaging is a chunky and recycle-friendly corrugated cardboard box. What the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM packaging lacks in aesthetic appeal, it makes up for in product protection. As you can see in the above photographs, the box looked a little roughed up when it arrived at LED Light Review, but the integrity of the packaging was still strong and completely intact. Chunky packaging indeed.

Inside the corrugated cardboard box there’s an elongated top flap which holds the bulb lens and a folded-in base insert which holds the bulb base. Again, it’s not the most exciting packaging, but it should deliver the bulb safely to your door. Consider this part of the review a yawning applause. Good job Honeywell, but maybe make this box a bit more fun and appealing next time. After all, you are trying to sell these bulbs to consumers, right?


PHYSICAL PRODUCT: 5/5

Above: The Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM LED light bulb

Could it be that Honeywell had their aerospace division design this bulb? How else can you explain this bulb looking like a NASA space capsule? It’s also built like a tank; solid and weighty in the hand with extremely tight seems and absolutely no play between components. Very impressive build quality.

There are three parts to this bulb; a half-sphere frosted polycarbonate lens, a seemingly one-piece metal cone base with twenty-four squared-off cooling fins, and a standard E26 screw. Unless you’re a die-hard fan of the Mercury and Apollo space programs, it’s not the most appealing bulb to look at. Then again, the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM certainly appears to be a product built to last. For that, we have to give this bulb a perfect physical product score. To the moon Honeywell!


LIGHT PATTERN: 180 Degree

Left to right: Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM, 40 watt incandescent, 40 watt CFL

The Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM LED light bulb has a 180 degree light pattern making it suitable for downward light applications.  Due to the lack of omni-directional light, we do not recommend the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM for table top lamps (as shown).


QUALITY OF LIGHT: 4.5/5

Left to right: Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM, 40 watt incandescent, 40 watt CFL

The light color of the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM is extremely white, with a very subtle, yet natural, touch of pink. In fact, the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM has the whitest light color of any LED bulb we have yet reviewed. It even makes the GE 62120 look ever so slightly yellow/warm, and that’s really saying something.

As white as the Honeywell EarthTronics LED light bulb is, the very subtle touch of pink (and it’s very subtle) really helps to make the extremely white light color of this bulb both natural and inviting. We tend to favor warmer LED light bulbs here at LED Light Review but the Honeywell EarthTronics really impressed us.

CLICK HERE to read consumer reviews for the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM


WARRANTY:

The warranty for the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM is 3 years.


CONCLUSION: 4.5/5

The Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM exceeded all of our expectations. This is one heck of a nice LED light bulb. Providing that you need a 40 watt dimmable 180 degree LED light bulb, and like your light color extremely white with a subtle touch of natural pink, we can heartily recommend this bulb.

The Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM is our new pick in very white 40 watt dimmable LED light bulbs. Well done Honeywell EarthTronics!


TEST RESULTS:

LED Light Review independently tested the Honeywell EarthTronics HWL1A198301BDIM with a Belkin Conserve Insight F7005 energy use monitor to measure the energy use (in watts), monthly and annual operation costs, and the monthly and annual amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by the bulb. Here are the results of our tests:

The monthly and annual cost and CO2 data are based on continuous LED bulb use, unspecified power generation sources (coal vs. nuclear vs. renewable, etc.), and unspecified electricity rates.  Please use this information for LED bulb comparison purposes only.


LIGHTING FACTS – PER BULB:

Honeywell EarthTronics did not include a Lighting Facts label with their HWL1A198301BDIM. The following is the standard format for the Lighting Facts label with the information filled in from the HWL1A198301BDIM packaging label.

* The Honeywell packaging also lists 410 lumens as the light output for the Honeywell HWL1A198301BDIM.

Honeywell Earthtronics HWL1A198301BDIM
Product Code: HWL1A198301BDIM
UPC: 8-11180-01656-5