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Consumer Reports Reviews Lightbulbs

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 Actual color temperature (kelvin), Claimed life (hr.), Brightness, Rapid-cycle testing, Pay back time (yrs.), Efficiency, Life testing, Light distribution, Actual 3K hr color rendering index, Actual 3K hr brightness (lumens), Type, Bulbs per pack, Actual 3K hr warm-up time (sec.) and Warm-up time. 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.

After reading reviews of the Lightbulb you are interested in you can compare models, review our list of the Lightbulb's features and specifications, read user reviews and submit your own review of a Lightbulb. We also have up to date Lightbulb blogs featuring Consumer Reports First Look for new models and Lightbulb news our experts think will help you make the best purchase.

Lightbulb Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsGE Energy Smart Soft White 60W FLE13HT3/3SW 97689 Reviews
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GE Energy Smart Soft White 60W FLE13HT3/3SW 97689
Type: General purpose 60-watt replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The GE Energy Smart Soft White 60W FLE13HT3/3SW 97689 Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with fully enclosed fixture and Works with semi enclosed fixture.
ratingsEcoSmart Soft White PAR38 90W ES5P8232 159979 (Home Depot) Reviews
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EcoSmart Soft White PAR38 90W ES5P8232 159979 (Home Depot)
Type: Flood/reflector 90- to 110-watt PAR38 replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The EcoSmart Soft White PAR38 90W ES5P8232 159979 (Home Depot) Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor use when used base up, Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with fully enclosed fixture and Works with semi enclosed fixture.
ratingsTCP 17W PAR38 Flood LED17E26P3830KFL Reviews
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TCP 17W PAR38 Flood LED17E26P3830KFL
Type: Flood/reflector 90- to 110-watt PAR38 replacement bulbs
Summary:
 
 
The TCP 17W PAR38 Flood LED17E26P3830KFL Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor use when used base up, Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with electronic timer, Works with photo cell, Works with motion sensor and Dimmable.
ratingsGE Energy Smart 100W 50% longer life 73864 Reviews
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GE Energy Smart 100W 50% longer life 73864
Type: General purpose 100-watt replacement bulbs
Summary:
 
 
The GE Energy Smart 100W 50% longer life 73864 Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with fully enclosed fixture and Works with semi enclosed fixture.
ratingsUtilitech Soft White PAR38 90W Outdoor Flood 075232 60064 (Lowe's) Reviews
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Utilitech Soft White PAR38 90W Outdoor Flood 075232 60064 (Lowe's)
Type: Flood/reflector 90- to 110-watt PAR38 replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Utilitech Soft White PAR38 90W Outdoor Flood 075232 60064 (Lowe's) Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with fully enclosed fixture and Works with semi enclosed fixture.