I’ve been using one of these lights in my living room lamp for about a week now, and I’m very impressed with it. Previously the bulbs I’d been using in that large standing lamp were very dim, and didn’t do enough to brighten up the room.

The first thing I noticed once I installed this in my lamp was just how bright it was. The bulb gives off much, much more light than any other bulb of its size that I’ve used, and the light it gives off is a bright white, rather than a dull orange or yellow like some other bulbs I’ve tried. It does an amazing job of lighting up my living room, so much so that without a lampshade I don’t think I would be able to use it, as it would be blindingly bright. My standing lamp has a thin paper shade however, so it’s perfect for my living room.

Overall I’m very happy with this bulb. It’s bright and gives off white light, which I prefer, and it’s easy to install. It doesn’t take time to start up like some of the energy-efficient bulbs I’ve been using, it just starts right away at 100%.

SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Very bright white light.
+ Works well with lamps.
+ White rather than orange light.

Cons
- May be too bright without any kind of lampshade.


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Note: I received one bulb in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.