Review on SANSI Non-Dimmable Equivalent Omni-Directional Floodlight – Enhanced SEO by Choice Maynard

If I didn't like a light, I would usually just replace it. However, when dealing with a pair of "modern" recessed ceiling lights, I had to look for another solution. You see, these lights were probably considered modern in 1962. Today they're just big metal boxes with sliding glass (similar to a built-in bathroom light). No J box. Actually I'd have to get one of those rafters to install the J-Box, plus drywall, remaining hole, texture adjustment, etc. So the main issue is that the lights aren't bright enough. Of course, switching from a 75-watt incandescent bulb to something brighter helps, but only switching to a significantly improved light source can adequately affect a room's (rooms larger than 180 square feet) lighting. That's where SANSI 27W (250W Equivalent) A21 Omnidirectional Ceramic LED Bulbs come in, 4000 Lumens, 3000K, Soft Warm White, E26 Cap (2 packs non-dimming). Bulb E26. The A21 form factor is a little bulky but fits in the fixture. The main problem is SANSI's claim of "omnidirectional" light. A quick look at the product images is enough and you will see that the SMD LEDs are only clearly visible in the upper half of the light source. In a down-firing application, this might not matter. For me, however, the threaded base is oriented horizontally and the bulb is perpendicular to the ground. Not perfect but the thought was that there was a reflector at the top of the fixture and the back box was painted white so it might not matter. So did it work? Of course it's a lightbulb. The color temperature is definitely in the 3000K range. The light quality is not flickering, but with an unobtrusive 80 CRI. As for the brightness claims. Although I have a light meter, it's hard to know where to meter from to confirm the 4000 lumen claim. I know the light is more intense than some of my 18 watt fixtures. It seems roughly comparable to some of my 23 watt lightbulbs. so bright. but not the equivalent of 250 watts. If I had to estimate the equivalent brightness, I would put it somewhere between 150 and 200 watts. Not bad, but not what I expected from 27W. While "not bad" is usually considered an acceptable choice without looking to the eye, in this case I'm having a hard time being happy with my purchase. Why? $20 for a lightbulb, that's why. I think it would be a fair price if you got what was advertised, but you don't