LED VS CFL brightness

LED VS CFL brightness

Are LED lights brighter or the same as compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL)? The trick is to understand the technology. In summary, LED and CFL technologies do not have an intrinsic difference in brightness. The brightness is determined by the lumens. Lumens are best described as the measurement of light. A single CFL and LED bulb can have the same lumen output (brightness) but varies greatly in the amount of energy needed to generate that level of brightness. Many LED bulbs in the past were not omnidirectional, which gave CFL the advantage in several scenarios. For example, in a floor lamp, a CFL would work better because the light coverage was, at that time, much wider. In most recessed lights (ceiling), however, the LED would be more efficient. Let's move towards new generations of LEDs, and we see that small light-emitting diodes exceed CFLs in general energy consumption, color and even at more competitive prices in the market.

Comparison of luminance and wattage

LED bulbs require much fewer watts than CFL or incandescent bulbs, so LEDs are more energy-efficient and more durable than their competitors. To compare different bulbs, you need to know about lumens. Lumens, not watts, tell you how bright a bulb is, regardless of the type of bulb. The more lumens, the brighter the light will be. The labels on the front of the bulb packages now indicate the brightness of a bulb in lumens, rather than the energy consumption of the bulb in watts. When shopping for your next bulb, simply find the light output you are looking for (the brighter the light) and choose the bulb with the lowest wattage (the lower, the better).

Are CFLs or LEDs more profitable?

Winner: LED (long term)
The previous analysis shows a well-defined winner when considering the price over time with the energy consumption incorporated. In addition to the cost savings of LED.

Do CFL or LED bulbs last longer?

Quick response: LED

Although LED technology for use in light bulbs has not been on the market for a long time, the life estimates of the new technology are staggering and leave CFL and incandescent with little to show in comparison. With an amazing lifespan of 25,000 hours, LED bulbs are the undisputed heavyweight champion in longevity. The next best is the CFL bulbs that provide respectable 8,000 hours of average life expectancy. Keep in mind that most tests are based on a runtime of 3 hours per day.