Review of the best LED bulbs for the home
Choosing a LED lamp, you need to understand the manufacturers. They all have advantages and disadvantages, using different technology and assembly elements. This affects the quality of the lamp, the brightness and life expectancy.
Not all buyers understand what LED lamps are best suited for the home, so they rely on the price, which is not always correct. It is also worth to understand the characteristics of luminous flux, color temperature, ripple factor and understand the value of the actual and equivalent power. For better perception the structure of the article will go in the form of a rating of the most popular models of Led lamps.
Xiaomi .
In the Russian market the company Xiaomi is popular not only for light bulbs, but also for high-quality smartphones. A significant advantage of LED lamps from this brand - they can be synchronized with the platform "smart home". After installation, you will not have to spend money on additional hubs and prescribe new algorithms.
If the smart home has a Xiaomi voice center, the bulb will connect to the system on its own. The Xiaomi Yeelight LED model supports 16,000,000 shades. Such characteristics are achieved thanks to the RGD LED chips. In addition, the owner will have the possibility to adjust the color temperature in Kelvin from 1500 to 6500 K. The flicker factor of such lamps is not less than 10%.
The bulb can communicate with your phone and be controlled through voice assistants such as Yandex.Alice and Google Assistant. Advantages of Xiaomi LED bulbs:
Of the disadvantages stand out the unstable operation of the applications used to control, long search for specific models with the required socket, as well as the software, which is poorly translated into Russian.
Philips
Any rating of LED lamps is not without the manufacturer Philips. The company has been on the market for a long time and during this time has managed to win the recognition of millions of customers. The merit of the company is the use of innovation. The range of elite models includes lamps with adjustable temperature glow, lamps from Essential series, which help save energy, as well as filament lamps with a glass bulb, which provides a 270 ° uniform distribution of light.
All of the models that are on sale have been lab tested. Here they were tested for safety for vision. Advantages of Philips LED bulbs:
The main disadvantages of Philips are the high price of recessed and filament bulbs, a narrow angle of light scattering in inexpensive models.
Feron
One of the common problems faced by buyers of light bulbs from the Feron brand is overheating. Experts blame it on diodes. In recent models, this problem has been solved: thanks to a special design of the radiator, the elements are practically not heated. At the moment, the lamps are widely used for spot lighting, as well as built-in solutions. In the range you can find many models that are suitable for all types of lamps and chandeliers.
For example, lamps from the four hundredth series are suitable for spot lighting thanks to visible LED chips.
Studying the reviews, you can see that a large number of customers encounter defects, which indicates the unreliability of the products. If you have to return a purchased lamp, there may be difficulties, since there are not enough service centers of the brand in Russia.
ASD
The popularity of the ASD brand is due to the fact that the devices are made with the expectation of the domestic consumer. Unlike foreign manufacturers, light bulbs are adapted to Russian power grids, so they can work at voltage fluctuations.
The assortment is not large. The line includes a series of "Standard" at affordable prices. In most cases, they are purchased to replace incandescent bulbs or to install in built-in lighting systems. Tubular bulbs "T8" will be suitable for the appropriate luminaire. They have a high luminous flux, so they are often installed in offices, laboratories and production facilities. For street lighting, products from the "PRO" series are suitable.
Some models are not distinguished by a reliable cooling system, which causes LEDs to burn out. Therefore, buyers often complain about defects.
Camelion
In 2017, the firm Camelion due to the high demand for LED lamps entered the top 7 best manufacturers due to the reliability of design elements. Devices of this brand are sold in 90 countries around the world. Buyers have access to a wide range of non-standard solutions. In addition to classic LED products, you can choose a different shape of the bulb in the form of a pear, candle or ball.
The range includes vintage models that were designed based on designs popular in the early 20th century.
Among the disadvantages are high prices, limited quantity on the Russian market, short warranty period if compared to other manufacturers.
Osram
Brand Osram is considered one of the largest manufacturers of LED lamps in the world. Almost all Russian stores can find a wide range of bulbs of this company. Here the customer can find a classic device with average performance, as well as filament models with intelligent features, tubular and directional light.
There are devices for different applications in the range. Each of the bulbs will differ in the reliability of the assembly. Even in inexpensive models, the ripple ratio is less than 15% and the color rendering index is more than 80%. This is necessary to reduce eye strain.
Despite the reliability of Osram, sometimes there are defects. Speaking of smart models, they are designed only for direct inclusion, that is, without a base. Some customers complain about the high prices.
In Russia, the company Navigator produces the best LED lamps. Products of this brand can be found in all stores of consumer electronics. The brand boasts a wide range, as well as the correspondence of price and quality. The advantage of the products is a large model range for specialized lighting devices. Here you can find configurations with higher power, models used for household premises, street lamps.
There are "pygmy" models, with a swiveling base, phytolamps that have a positive effect on plant growth and health. Some bulbs are designed for greenhouses. Products with a three-dimensional layered design have begun to appear on the market, which will help accentuate the seating area or various interior elements.
Despite the great popularity, some products cause dissatisfaction among buyers. A pulse driver, which protects the product from voltage fluctuations, can only be found in expensive models. There is also a risk of overheating the heat sink.
Gauss
One of the significant advantages that Gauss is famous for is the long service life. Most models boast a lifespan of 50,000 hours of operation, which in everyday use equals 35 years. To prove this, the manufacturer provides a long warranty period of 3 to 7 years.
Most devices of the brand shine brightly and richly. At the same time, the power consumption is lower than the competitors. Gauss products will appeal to people who want to create a spot lighting system in the office or home. Branded lamps can boast a modern design. Fans of unusual models should explore the Antique line.
Speaking of disadvantages, buyers often point out the high prices. Some of the lamps do not always work correctly with dimmers. You have to figure out compatibility. Another disadvantage is the unavailability of many models in offline stores.
Jazzway
Jazzway prides itself on its economical, low-energy lamps. At 5 watts, they provide 400 lumens, which is equivalent to a 40-watt incandescent bulb. This performance was achieved thanks to chips from Epistar.
Here you can find filament devices, tubular, dimmable and also special purpose. Recently, special models for cold rooms, arbors outdoors (for dispersing insects) and food displays have been launched on the market.
Studying the reviews, you can notice that buyers complain about the inconsistency of the characteristics of the emitted light temperature, as well as the short warranty.
