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Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Lightbulb reviews. We review different types of Lightbulbs. Our Lightbulb reviews will help you decide what Lightbulb is best for you.

Consumer Reports Lightbulb reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Lightbulb ratings where you will see our Lightbulb reviews on Claimed life (hr.), Actual 3K hr color rendering index, Actual 3K hr brightness (lumens), Pay back time (yrs.), Brightness, Warm-up time, Type, Efficiency, Rapid-cycle testing, Actual 3K hr warm-up time (sec.), Life testing, Actual color temperature (kelvin), Bulbs per pack and Light distribution. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Lightbulbs that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Lightbulb Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsEcoSmart R30 Soft White 65W Dimmable Reflector Flood 530236 (Home Depot) Reviews
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EcoSmart R30 Soft White 65W Dimmable Reflector Flood 530236 (Home Depot)
Type: Flood/reflector 65-watt replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The EcoSmart R30 Soft White 65W Dimmable Reflector Flood 530236 (Home Depot) Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor use when used base up, Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with semi enclosed fixture and Dimmable.
ratingsSylvania 75W Indoor/Outdoor CF23EL/PAR38/BL1 29625 Reviews
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Sylvania 75W Indoor/Outdoor CF23EL/PAR38/BL1 29625
Type: Flood/reflector 60- to 75-watt PAR38 replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Sylvania 75W Indoor/Outdoor CF23EL/PAR38/BL1 29625 Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor use when used base up, Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with semi enclosed fixture, Works with electronic timer and Works with motion sensor.
ratingsSylvania Soft White Halogen 100W Dimmable 72A17/SS/HAL/SW/4 50006 Reviews
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Sylvania Soft White Halogen 100W Dimmable 72A17/SS/HAL/SW/4 50006
Type: General purpose 100-watt replacement bulbs
Summary:
 
 
The Sylvania Soft White Halogen 100W Dimmable 72A17/SS/HAL/SW/4 50006 Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with fully enclosed fixture, Works with semi enclosed fixture, Works with electronic timer, Works with photo cell, Works with motion sensor and Dimmable.
ratingsLG PAR38 E26 36516 Reviews
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LG PAR38 E26 36516
Type: Flood/reflector 60- to 75-watt PAR38 replacement bulbs
Summary:
 
 
The LG PAR38 E26 36516 Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with electronic timer, Works with photo cell and Works with motion sensor.
ratingsGeoBulb 3 A19 Soft White LED Reviews
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GeoBulb 3 A19 Soft White LED
Type: General purpose 40- to 50-watt replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The GeoBulb 3 A19 Soft White LED Lightbulb has the following features: Works with semi enclosed fixture.