Review of the best LED lamps for the home
Choosing an LED lamp, you need to understand the manufacturers. All of them have pros and cons, use different technologies and assembly elements. This is reflected in the quality of the lamp, brightness and service life.
Not all buyers understand which LED lamps are best suited for the home, so they rely on prices, which is not always correct. It is also worth understanding the characteristics of the luminous flux, color temperature, ripple factor and understanding the value of the actual and equivalent power. For a better perception, the structure of the article will go in the form of a rating of the most popular models of Led lamps.
Xiaomi
In the Russian market, Xiaomi is popular not only with light bulbs, but also with high-quality smartphones. A significant advantage of LED lamps from this brand is that they can be synchronized with the smart home platform. After installation, you do not have to spend money on additional hubs and prescribe new work algorithms.
If the smart home has a Xiaomi voice center, the light bulb will automatically connect to the system. The Xiaomi Yeelight LED model supports 16,000,000 shades.Such characteristics can be achieved thanks to RGD LED chips. The owner will also have the opportunity to adjust the color temperature in kelvins from 1500 to 6500 K. The flicker coefficient of such lamps is at least 10%.
The light bulb can communicate with the phone and be controlled through voice assistants such as Yandex.Alice and Google Assistant. Advantages of Xiaomi LED bulbs:
Among the shortcomings, the unstable operation of the control applications used, the long search for specific models with the necessary base, as well as software that is poorly translated into Russian, stand out.
Philips
Any rating of LED lamps is not complete without the manufacturer Philips. The company has been on the market for a long time and during this time has managed to win the recognition of millions of customers. The advantage of the company is the application of innovations. The high-end range includes temperature-controlled bulbs, Essential bulbs that help save energy, and filament bulbs with a glass bulb that provides even 270° light distribution.
All models that are on sale have been laboratory tested. Here they were tested for safety for the eyes. Advantages of Philips LED bulbs:
The main disadvantages of Philips are the high prices of recessed and filament light bulbs, the narrow angle of light dispersion in inexpensive models.
Feron
One of the common problems that buyers of light bulbs from the Feron brand face is overheating. Experts blame diodes for this. In the latest models, this problem has been solved: thanks to the special design of the radiator, the elements practically do not heat up. At the moment, lamps are widely used for spot lighting, as well as built-in solutions. In the assortment you can find many models that are suitable for all types of lamps and chandeliers.
For example, lamps from the 400th series are suitable for spot lighting due to visible LED chips.
Studying the reviews, you can see that a large number of buyers are faced with marriage, which indicates the unreliability of products. If you have to return the purchased lamp, difficulties may arise, since there are not enough brand service centers in Russia.
ASD
The popularity of the ASD brand is due to the fact that the devices are manufactured with the expectation of a domestic consumer. Unlike foreign manufacturers, light bulbs are adapted to Russian power grids, so they can work with voltage drops.
The range is small. The line includes the "Standard" series at affordable prices. In most cases, they are purchased to replace incandescent lamps or installed in built-in lighting systems. T8 tubular bulbs are suitable for the corresponding lamp.They are characterized by high luminous flux, so they are often installed in offices, laboratories and production facilities. Products from the PRO series are suitable for street lighting.
Some models do not have a reliable cooling system, which causes the LEDs to burn out. Therefore, buyers often complain about marriage.
camelion
In 2017, Camelion, due to the high demand for LED lamps, entered the top 7 best manufacturers due to the reliability of the structural elements. Devices of this brand are sold in 90 countries around the world. A wide range of non-standard solutions is available to customers. In addition to classic LED products, you can choose a different shape of the bulb in the form of a pear, a candle or a ball.
The range includes vintage models that were designed based on designs popular at the beginning of the 20th century.
Among the shortcomings are high prices, a limited number on the Russian market, a short warranty period, when compared with other manufacturers.
Osram
The Osram brand is considered one of the largest manufacturers of LED lamps in the world. In almost all stores in Russia you can find a large assortment of light bulbs from this company. Here the client can find classic devices with medium characteristics, as well as filament, models with intelligent functions, tubular and directional light.
The range includes devices for various applications.Each of the bulbs will differ in the reliability of the assembly. Even in inexpensive models, the ripple coefficient does not exceed 15%, and the color rendering index is more than 80%. This is necessary to reduce eye strain.
Despite the reliability from Osram, marriage sometimes comes across. Speaking of intelligent models, they are created only for direct connection, that is, without a base. Some buyers complain about high prices.
In Russia, Navigator produces the best LED lamps. Products of this brand can be found in any consumer electronics stores. The brand boasts a large assortment, as well as matching price and quality. The advantage of the products is a large model range for specialized lighting fixtures. Here you can find configurations with increased power, models used for utility rooms, street lamps.
There are "pygmy" models, with a swivel base, phytolamps, which have a positive effect on the growth and health of plants. Some bulbs are designed for greenhouses. Products with a three-dimensional layered design have begun to appear on the market, which will help emphasize a seating area or various interior elements.
Despite the great popularity, some products cause dissatisfaction among buyers. A pulse driver that protects the product from voltage surges can only be found in expensive models. There is also a risk of overheating of the radiator.
Gauss
One of the significant advantages that Gauss is famous for is a long operating period.Most models can boast a resource of 50,000 hours of operation, which is equal to 35 years in everyday use. To confirm this, the manufacturer provides a long warranty period of 3 to 7 years.
Most of the brand's devices shine brightly and saturated. At the same time, energy consumption is lower than that of competitors. Gauss products will appeal to people who want to create a spot lighting system in their office or home. Branded lamps boast a modern design. Fans of unusual models should explore the Antique line.
Speaking of shortcomings, buyers often point to high prices. Some of the lamps do not always work correctly with dimmers. You have to understand compatibility. Another drawback is the lack of many models in offline stores.
Jazzway
Jazzway prides itself on its economical lamps with low power consumption. With a power of 5 W, they provide a luminous flux of 400 lm, which is equivalent to a 40-watt incandescent lamp. Such indicators were achieved thanks to chips from Epistar.
Here you can find filament devices, tubular, dimmable, as well as special-purpose devices. Recently, special models for cold stores, outdoor gazebos (to disperse insects) and food display cases have begun to enter the market.
Looking at the reviews, you can see that buyers complain about the inconsistency in the characteristics of the emitted light temperature, as well as a short warranty.
