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

ratingsMaxLite Home Comfort Series MicroMax Spiral HCS23WW Reviews
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MaxLite Home Comfort Series MicroMax Spiral HCS23WW
Type: General purpose 100-watt replacement bulbs
Summary:
 
 
The MaxLite Home Comfort Series MicroMax Spiral HCS23WW Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture and Works with semi enclosed fixture.
ratingsEcoSmart 60Watt Soft White 423-599 ES5M8144 (Home Depot) Reviews
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EcoSmart 60Watt Soft White 423-599 ES5M8144 (Home Depot)
Type: General purpose 60-watt replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The EcoSmart 60Watt Soft White 423-599 ES5M8144 (Home Depot) Lightbulb has the following features: Outdoor not exposed to moisture, Works with fully enclosed fixture and Works with semi enclosed fixture.
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.
ratingsEcoSmart A19 60W bright white 400674 Dimmable (Home Depot) Reviews
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EcoSmart A19 60W bright white 400674 Dimmable (Home Depot)
Type: General purpose 60-watt replacement bulbs
Summary:
 
 
The EcoSmart A19 60W bright white 400674 Dimmable (Home Depot) Lightbulb has the following features: Works with semi enclosed fixture, Works with electronic timer, Works with photo cell, Works with motion sensor and Dimmable.
ratingsFeit Electric EcoBulb Plus Soft White R30 65W Rohs BPESL15BR Reviews
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Feit Electric EcoBulb Plus Soft White R30 65W Rohs BPESL15BR
Type: Flood/reflector 65-watt replacement bulbs
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Feit Electric EcoBulb Plus Soft White R30 65W Rohs BPESL15BR 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 and Works with motion sensor.