There's nothing quite like an OEM product and Phillips lamps are no exception. They are well made and give off a lot of light. With 50 watts, each of my hoods is now almost "too bright". The original bulbs lost their luster over time and when one blew out I replaced it with the same wattage. In retrospect, I think 25-35 watts would have been enough given the small footprint for two bulbs. But these pears are the best.