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Review on SANSI Non-Dimmable Equivalent Omni-Directional Floodlight – Enhanced SEO by Gordon Turman

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Amazing light output from such a compact bulb - 130 lumens per watt of electricity

The advances in LED lighting technology in recent years have been amazing. Slightly larger than a typical 100-watt incandescent bulb, this lamp produces many times the light while using just over a quarter of the electricity. I used one of these to replace a 58w twin round fluorescent bulb which itself is a replacement for a regular 150w incandescent bulb. Both the fluorescent and this LED bulb are said to produce 3,500 lumens of light (more than double that of a 150W bulb), but this bulb uses half the power of a fluorescent bulb and produces much more natural light. . The design of this lamp is definitely not standardized. Most modern LED lamps look as traditional as possible, hiding the LED components under a frosted glass cover. This lamp is not suitable for this. Instead, the LEDs sit on the outside of a hollow ceramic base with slots that facilitate airflow and cooling. This makes the LED elements much cooler than most other lamps, improving efficiency. The lack of a frosted glass diffuser over the bulb also helps maximize light output, resulting in an astounding lumens-per-watt ratio of nearly 130. These bulbs are a bit pricey, but the extra efficiency more than pays off over the life of the bulb. Lamp. These lamps have some disadvantages. As someone else pointed out, they are not certified and we have to rely on Sansi's honesty in communicating their specifications. However, I can confidently attest to the brightness of these lamps. Yes, they are made in China, but so is my iPhone. The quality of this product speaks for itself. The lack of a frosted glass diffuser results in harsher shadows from this lamp. The shadows aren't as harsh as those of a clear glass bulb, but they are noticeably harsh. I would not use these bulbs for direct lighting - in fact the LEDs are far too bright and should not be visible when in use. These lamps are best suited for indirect lighting, e.g. B. under a flashlight or behind a diffuser or lampshade. I would also like to note that the color rendering index is only 80. While this is much better than some, it's a far cry from the 95+ CRI of some of the latest LED bulbs. Of course, there's a trade-off between CRI and efficiency, and unless you need critically accurate color reproduction, CRI 80 is good for most situations. Time will tell how well these bulbs perform over their lifetime. A reported lifespan of 25,000 hours is half that of comparable LED bulbs, but a 5-year warranty makes these bulbs a great bet.

Pros
  • Safe and reliable: the lamp body is made of a special ceramic material and the fire resistance class reaches V0; Reinforced insulation structure means no risk of electric shock, it is safer; All body materials reach WF2 anti-corrosion grade, which is more reliable and durable; The hollow design dissipates heat well.
Cons
  • Unbelievable price