HitLights Dimmable 8W LED Warm White Globe Bulb, Equivalent to 60 Review

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I compared the HitLights dimmable 8 Watt LED bulb to a 7 Watt Maxxima LED bulb in the same room, installed in the same lamp(with a "frosted" cover).

First thing that I noticed instantly it does not have a "Warm", that is "yellowish", light. The light is "plain" white, with no bluish tint. This is not a color I am fond of.

Second it is labeled as a 9 Watt, not 8, bulb.

Third the Lumen output is nowhere near 700 Lumens. It did not seem at all brighter than the 7 Watt Maxxima bulb, and that one is around 400-500 Lumens.

It works fine overall, but I would look at the AffordVI-IX series offered by the same company for a more pleasant and better quality light in a smaller more affordable package.

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I have tried several different LED light bulbs. All of these have been rated as being dimmable.

These lights are being used in outside, dimmable sensor lights and I have had problems with every single one of them except for this light.

At 8W this light bulb throws off plenty of light. The issue I had with other bulbs I have tried is that at lower dim levels, the bulbs tend to start to flicker. I have yet to have this issue with this light from HitLights.

I definitely recommend this bulb to anyone who needs alot of light for a cheap price. With LED bulbs lasting so long, it should be years before I need to replace this bulb again.

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The description states this bulb is an eight watt bulb, equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent. However what it is interesting is that this Hitlights bulb looks and appears to be completely identical to another bulb I purchased at the same time. The interesting aspect is that I paid $19.19 for this bulb, and the other bulb (Jacobs Parts) was $12.75. I set up a darkened room and subjectively tested both bulbs in the same small table lamp, to see if they were the same brightness. It appears to me that they were identical in brightness. (remember, this is a subjective test, guided only by my perceptions of looking at written material on the table to see if either appeared easier to read, or not. I do not have a mechanical device to measure actual light output scientifically)

Here's the thing... I purposely purchased 4 different 60 watt equivalent bulbs from different selections on the Amazon website. I did so because I've heard anectotal commentary about some lights not being very good. So I wanted to see for myself so that I could hopefully make a wiser buying decision if I want to go "all LED" in my household.

So, the comparison of these two bulbs... continued... they look exactly alike. Their descriptions on Amazon look similar, except for one notable difference: the more expensive bulb is noted to be 8 watt, and the less expensive bulb is noted to be 6 watt other than that, they appear identical. There are no markings what so ever on either of the bulbs. I found that unusual because most lighting products usally has some identification on them. Then I looked at the packaging materials to see if there were any hints there. There was absolutely no indication on the box from HitLights of country of origin, manufacturer name, etc. However, on the Jacobs Parts packing materials, it specifically stated that their light was Made In China. (which is not unexpected these days, as many things are made in China.) I suspect that the two lights are identical, however I cannot prove that.

Most importantly, both lights seem to function well, and will work in the intended area I wished to place them.

If you were wondering how these two lights turned out against the other two lights I got, well I would rank both of these slightly below the other two. Why? Because of two totally different reasons. The light I got from Phillips was SIGNIFICANTLY brighter than either of these two. All had about the same range of "warm" white light, and all as I said before, were in the 60 watt range of incandescent lighting. The Phillips was MUCH brighter, but also cost quite a bit more (over $20). The other light I got was what is called a "daylight" or "white" light bulb. I rate it better than these two because the light "temperature" does make a difference to what you're looking upon. It's a lot easier to read with white light bulbs. That said, the warm white bulbs make people look nicer as their skin appears more pleasant. It is your choice.

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I love this bulb. When you turn it on, it instantly lights up to full power unlike CFL's. No noise or flickering which protect your eyes. It produces less heat than a CFL but the finned area between the lens and screw base gets too hot to touch when on. The lens only gets warm. It produces a wide even beam with no hotspots or shadows. It may be a little heavier than a CFL if that matters to you. I will be purchasing more of these.

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Love this bulb. I was sooooo tired of supposedly dimmable CFLs giving out after a few months, not to mention the mercury content in CFLs. I read the reviews for this bulb, and at less than $20, I figured it was worth a try. And after much research, I've learned to be very careful to read the equivalency ratings for both wattage and kelvin temperature to ensure I'm getting a bulb bright enough and that gives off the color of light I'm looking for.

I think that some people who complain about the "whiteness" of this bulb simply did not do their homework. This bulb is rated at 3,000 K, so it's not too warm. However, another HitLights bulb that I bought for a room that I did want a warmer light is rated at 2,700 K. Perhaps the confusing part is they're both described simply as "warm white". Those people who are particular about color should really check the Kelvin rating before buying the bulb, even if it is described as "warm".

As for the dimming on this bulb, that works great as well. I don't really use that function much, even though the bulb is on a dimmer. I've had the bulb for a little over 6 months now, running about 4 hours every single day (it's in an overhead fixture in the dining room). There's been no sign that bulb is looking like it will give out anytime soon. Not sure if I'll get anywhere near the 50,000 hours this bulb is rated for, but I'll be happy with even half that.