I am use to wattages and the higher the number the brighter it is, is it the same with these type bulbs? null

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Elobornola · Accepted Answer

Yes, but you'll have to look for the "incandescent wattage equivalent" to compare these to incandescent bulbs. For example, this 10W bulb is the brightness equivalent of a 60W incandescent bulb. However, if you're comparing comparable LED bulbs, a 12W bulb would be brighter than a 10W. For this one, think of it as a "normal" brightness. Philips does make brighter bulbs if that's what you need.

Answered by Elobornola 5 years ago

JPTR · Answer

What you want to look for in light bulb brightness is a Lumen rating.

A traditional 60 Watt incandescent (the ones with the filament that burns out) runs between 700 and 850 Lumen, depending on model, brand, and "temperature" of the light. These Hue LED output a maximum of 800 Lumen, but with just 9.5 Watt, and don't need to be replaced every 6-10 months.

Rough 60W incandescent comparison:
- Incandescent: 60W, 800+ Lumen, 6-10 months
- CFL: 13W, 850+ Lumen, up to 10 years (I've seen 2-4 years with cheap brands)
- LED: 9-10W, 800+ Lumen, up to 13 years (I have 5 year old Hue)

“I am use to wattages and the higher the number the brighter it is, is it the same with these type bulbs?”

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