Overview of Philips LED lamps: types and their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages + consumer reviews

Model range of LED products

Philips brand products are distinguished by the versatility of LED bulbs: by type of base, luminous flux, color temperature.

The main difference between the versions is in the shape of the flask:

• standard lamp with E27 holder - repeats the contour of an analogue with an incandescent filament, but the diffuser is partially closed;
• candle-shaped version - equipped with an E14 holder, differs in smaller dimensions, the flask is also partially closed;
• accent lighting - LED-lamp directional light with a pin holder;
• drop-shaped version, equipped with an E27 base, is characterized by less efficiency than the standard version of the design.

As technology advances, Philips offers more efficient and closer looking models to standard incandescent bulbs.Previously, as an alternative to obsolete light sources with a filament body, LED bulbs with a partially closed bulb were used, since the structure of such light sources provides for the presence of a radiator in the design.

Philips LED Fila with Filament LEDs

Today, more advanced designs have appeared - with a completely transparent bulb, the emitters inside such lighting elements resemble incandescent filaments.

If we consider automotive LED-light bulbs, then there is plenty to choose from. So, under the Philips brand, lamps are produced that are used as daytime running lights, signal lights and head lighting. The most popular models with holders: H4, H7, T8.

Clear series lamps with a unique diode

The first two options are characterized by a standard design for mounting in car headlights. The T8 base has a different structure and is a compact output for installation in a special connector.

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.

Xiaomi lamp.

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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:

Advantages of Xiaomi bulbs:

Compatible with Mi Home system;
Can be used with third party applications;
Compliance price - quality;
Possibility to adjust the color temperature.

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.

9 Smart Buy

Good color rendering. Build quality Country: China Rating (2018): 4.1

The Taiwanese brand "Smartby" entered the domestic market in 2000. In those days, the company offered storage devices, and some users still strongly associate its name with CDs and flash drives. However, in the updated arsenal of the manufacturer, LED lamps occupy a significant place.

The assortment includes all varieties of LED lamps that Russian buyers love (“balls”, “candles”, “corn”, etc.). In comparison with most competitors, on average, prices for similar products from the brand are lower, which has a positive effect on the demand for branded products. Describing the advantages of the brand, the reviews mention build quality, a wide range of models, good color reproduction, and no flicker. In addition, LED lamps are environmentally friendly, operate up to 30,000 hours, and demonstrate excellent resistance to mechanical stress.

Advantages and disadvantages of Osram

LED devices have many advantages, due to which they are gradually replacing products based on older technologies from the market.Therefore, Osram has already abandoned the production of incandescent lamps and is gradually reducing the production of fluorescent lamps.

The service life of Osram lamps indicated on the packaging assumes their occasional use within the declared number of working hours.

The main advantages of this company's products are as follows:

1. Profitability. Osram LED lamps consume 10-11 times less electricity than similar incandescent lamps.
2. Durability. The period of continuous operation of Osram LEDs is calculated for years, and by the end of the working period, their efficiency decreases by only 10-15%.
3. High efficiency compared to analogues, which leads to less release of thermal energy and reduced heating of the electronic unit of the lamp during operation.
4. Safety. If Osram LED lamps are damaged, dangerous sharp fragments are not formed and mercury and other hazardous substances are not released into the air.
5. Osram produces compatible dimmers for its lamps that allow you to adjust the luminosity level in any mode.
6. The light spectrum contains a minimum of ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
7. Possibility of operation in a wide temperature range.
8. Luminous panels open up new possibilities for interior designers and engineers.
9. Compact dimensions due to reduced heating of lamps.
10. The ability to select a color temperature with other similar characteristics.
11. Hardware adjustment of the operation of LED-lamps for various voltage ranges.

Osram LED products, having a lot of advantages, also have minor disadvantages.

Despite the higher resistance in the neon circuit, users still notice the LED flashing when the switch is open.

Regardless of the efforts of engineers, LED lamps are not as versatile as we would like.

Their main shortcomings, which have not yet been overcome, are:

1. Relative cost of production. LEDs are 4-5 times more expensive than incandescent lamps, and Osram products have another 20-50% premium due to the high quality of workmanship.
2. Opaque flasks scatter the luminous flux, reducing the brilliance of crystal chandeliers. However, filament lamps with a transparent housing began to appear.
3. Drop in luminosity and reduced service life with regular overheating.
4. Lamps may flicker imperceptibly. This effect is not determined by the eye, but has a negative effect on the body.
5. Unidirectionality of single LEDs, which complicates the design if necessary, to illuminate the entire surrounding space.
6. Flashing when connected to switches with indicator light.

Despite the disadvantages of LED-lamps, consumers continue to purchase them to replace burned-out light sources. A big part of the popularity of Osram LED lighting is the compatibility of their products with standard plinths and sizes of older devices.

Reduced when using LEDs and user problems associated with frequent replacement of lamps.

Damage resistance

Traditional light-emitting devices are not very durable, since they are based on a glass case and a thin filament.

In the manufacture of LED lamps, aluminum components and high-quality plastics are often used, so the risk of product deformation is minimized.

Resistant to LED lamp damage.

The LED product may be subject to mechanical damage in the event of a manufacturing defect.Connections soldered in violation of manufacturing standards may break during operation of the lamp, which is fraught with a broken circuit. In the absence of contact between the crystal and the heat-removing substrate, the probability of accelerated wear of the LED is high.

The joints that bind the components of an LED lamp are sometimes destroyed as a result of an increase in the concentration of internal mechanical stresses in the plastic. They are caused by both manufacturing defects and non-compliance with the temperature values ​​recommended for the operation of lighting sources.

To minimize the risk of LED breakage, manufacturers began to add transparent silicone to the crystals. It allows you to evenly distribute mechanical stresses and strengthen the connecting elements between the components of the LED lamp.

How to choose LED bulbs?

If we consider such a product from the point of view of an external structural device, then it will not differ too much from the structures another type - fluorescent and lamps incandescent: it includes a base and a glass bulb. However, the internal content has undergone major changes. Instead of a classic tungsten coil or a bulb filled with neon that glows under voltage, there is an LED-light emitting diode. In order for it to start emitting light, a not too high voltage is required, so you can also find a so-called driver in the light bulb, which will convert the incoming voltage to a suitable one for the LED.

The luminous element itself is a construction produced on the basis of materials with different levels of electrical conductivity.One of the semiconductors contains a significant number of electrons (they are negatively charged particles), and the other has a significant positive charge. When an electric current flows through them, a transition occurs, where the charged elements are sent. When they collide with each other, energy begins to be released, which is a stream of light. In the future, it will be scattered through the glass of the light bulb.

There are quite a few varieties of LED lamps today. One of the most popular types are standard models. They consume from 5 to 12 W of energy, they are durable (their average service life is within three years). During operation, they practically do not heat up, which makes them absolutely safe even if combustible or fusible materials are nearby.

Other types are also very popular, besides they are characterized by high originality, which makes it possible to give an attractive look even to a nondescript interior. These include RGB lamps and light bulbs with a control panel. Another interesting type is the battery design, and there are those that operate from the network, and the battery is used only in the event of a power outage, and capable of operating in a completely autonomous mode.

When compiling our ranking of the best LED lamps, we turned not only to their cost, but also to the ratio of price and quality, and also closely followed the reviews of users and specialists.We hope that our rating will be useful and informative for you, due to which you will be able to buy high-quality and durable products that will fully satisfy the needs of the consumer. So let's start our review.

What are

Three types of Philips autolamps are produced: halogen, xenon, LED.

Halogen bulbs are designed according to ECE R37. The system consists of a body and a tungsten filament. The filament is activated by the deposition of gas on it.

But it should be borne in mind that halogen is a poisonous element.

The luminous flux of a halogen lamp is bright and white. But the disadvantage is that the surface is heated, so a heat removal system is needed. Replacement must be carried out with great care so as not to damage the integrity.

Philips xenon lamps contain xenon in the main substance. It emits no odor and is colorless. There is no filament in the system, it is sealed. Electric charge contributes to the formation of light. Disadvantage: possible blinding of drivers towards a moving vehicle.

LED lamps for cars emit light thanks to crystal-shaped diodes. Their designs are different. Small sizes are used both for headlights and for car tuning. This type can generate heat.

LED light bulbs - highlights

Today, the lighting market is represented by many lighting devices that include the function of economical power consumption, while the quality of lighting and its brightness remain at the same level, without damage, and in some cases even better.One of these devices is the so-called LED lamps - in appearance it is practically indistinguishable from a standard light bulb, but many LEDs are mounted in it, as well as semiconductor crystals.

As practice shows, the main, so to speak, key areas of application of LED or LED lamps are lighting and the creation of lighting effects. At the same time, these areas and applications concern not only non-residential, industrial premises, but also apartments, when in the design of your own home you can create lighting of incredible beauty. And all this with the help of LED lamps.

But in order to make the right choice, you should know all the strengths of such lamps, as well as the disadvantages - all this together will allow you not only to have high-quality lighting in your home and at the same time save your own money.
Advantages of LED lamps.

The best manufacturers of LED smart bulbs

Xiaomi

Rating: 4.9

Why it: Low price, compatible with proprietary smart home platform.

The main advantage of LED bulbs from the Chinese company Xiaomi is full compatibility with the proprietary smart home platform. To configure the device, you do not need to buy additional hubs and prescribe operation algorithms. There is already a Xiaomi "head center" in the house - the light bulb will automatically connect to it.

Xiaomi Yeelight smart LED lamps are also good as light sources. They support more than 16 million color shades thanks to RGB LED elements, color temperature settings from 1500 to 6500 Kelvin (from "dim warm yellow" to "cool white"), and have a flicker coefficient of less than 10%.

The lamp supports communication with a smartphone and control via voice assistants Google Assistant and Yandex.Alice (via third-party plug-ins). You can connect other applications - for example, automate through IFTTT.

• Full integration into the Mi Home system;
• Wide range of color temperatures and available shades;
• Expandable functionality through third-party applications.

• Sometimes unstable operation of the application;
• It is difficult to find a model with the right base;
• Poorly Russified software.

Redmond

Rating: 4.8

Why it: Very low price, full remote control support.

The Redmond smart LED light bulb is the cheapest device in its rating segment. At the time of writing, it can be purchased for literally a few hundred rubles! At the same time, the device supports fully remote control, as well as automatic switching on and off according to a schedule or via communication with a smartphone.

For complete remote control, the device is equipped with support for Ready for Sky proprietary technology, which connects all the company's smart equipment into a single home network with Internet access through the Gateway application.

Automatic switching on and off works according to three scenarios. The first is actually through the application. The second is through the connection between the smartphone and the device: for example, when the owner comes home. The third is on schedule.

Also, an important advantage of the device is that it is equipped with a standard E27 base.

⇡ # Candle lamps with E27 and E14 sockets

The test results clearly show why some manufacturers overestimate the parameters given on the packaging. OSRAM and Lexman filament lamps are rated at 4W and luminous flux 470 lm, and Uniel specifies 6W and 500lm. The average buyer at a similar price will of course choose lamps with more power and higher luminous flux, but in fact they are the same.

There were as many as three dimmable "candles" on sale: OSRAM filament for 298 rubles and super-bright Lexman for 286/265 rubles. Lexman plugs have a ripple of 22-24%. This level of ripple is not visible to the eye, but when shooting video with this light, the image will strobe.

Top buys in this category:

• Lexman 5 W E27 for 71/75 rubles: 477/485 lm, replacement 55 W, CRI 82-84
• Lexman 5.5 W E14 for 80 rubles: 540/561 lm, replacement 55-60 W, CRI 85.
• OSRAM filament 4 W E14 for 113 rubles: 460 lm, replacement 50 W, CRI 81-83.
• Lexman Filament Matte 4 W E14 for 145 rubles: 436/482 lm, replacement 50-55 W, CRI 82-86.

Mirror lamps, spotlights, microlamps

With mirror lamps R39, R50, R63 in Leroy, everything is simple - only Lexman is available, and you can safely take them

Please note that the equivalent of mirror lamps and conventional lamps is very different. The fact is that incandescent mirror lamps give much less light than the same pear lamps, so 230 lm really corresponds to 40 W, and 800 lm - 90 W

Spots with a GU10 base are only presented by OSRAM and Lexman, and they are all good.

There are spots with a GU5.3 base in Leroy only for 230 volts, although this standard was once developed for 12-volt lamps.Here are the same OSRAM and Lexman plus lamps of the Elektrostandard brand with inflated parameters on the packaging, low CRI and a higher price.

Everything is bad with the GX53 spots in Leroy: Uniels have a high level of pulsation, clearly visible to the eye, low color rendering indices and overestimated parameters on the package. Alas, the situation repeats itself, the package says “Ra is more than 80”, but in fact it is 72-75. These lamps should not be bought in any case!

The only non-pulsing GX53 lamp with a color rendering index greater than 80 is the Bellight 4W 4000K neutral light. It has only a year warranty and a low brightness of 422lm (which is as advertised).

With microbulbs G9 and G4, the situation is even worse. Elektrosnandard lamps have a pulsation of 100% - they only belong in a garbage container. On sale there are Lexman G4 1.6 W lamps for 173 rubles, G9 2.5 W for 115 rubles. and G9 3.3 W for 398 rubles, but I did not have the opportunity to test them. I really hope they don't ripple.

Top buys in this category:

• Lexman R50 7.5 W for 167 rubles: 798/809 lm, replacement 90 W, CRI 83-84.
• Lexman GU10 6 W for 87 rubles: 563/618 lm, replacement 60-65 W, CRI 83-84.
• Lexman GU5.3 5.5 W for 75/80 rubles: 559/609 lm, replacement 60-65 W, CRI 84-85.
• Lexman GU5.3 7.5 W for 120 rubles: 709/711 lm, replacement 70 W, CRI 84.

conclusions

I am glad that there were only seven very bad lamps in Leroy Merlin - a couple of years ago there were much more. In general, there are fewer and fewer lamps with high pulsation on the market - great news!

Lexman lamps turned out to be the best in terms of price-quality ratio, and this is not surprising - Leroy Merlin can afford to set very interesting prices for them, because this is their own brand.In addition to honest compliance with the declared characteristics and a high color rendering index, a big plus of Lexman lamps is a five-year warranty. It is strange that the store itself does not promote its own brand lamps in any way and customers often choose more expensive and poor lamps, thinking that cheap cannot be good.

I hope that my testing of these one hundred and twenty lamps, which took more than a month, will allow you to better understand how good lamps differ from bad ones, and help you make the right choice.

Measured characteristics of Philips SlimStyle A19 10 W lamps

Well, first, we will quickly disassemble the light bulb by making files in front of the base. The plastic case is then easily removed. Our eyes are presented by a driver and a board with LEDs. It looks like SMD 5050.

Philips SlimStyle insides

The Philips SlimStyle A19 10W E26 board is double-sided, with 13 chips on each side, 26 in total, connected in series. Powered by 78V rectified. Total about 3 V per crystal.

Well, now let's look at what the reading shows us.

Characteristics	SlimStyle A19 claimed	SlimStyle A19 measured
Voltage, V	120	120
Dimmability	Yes	Yes
Color temperature, K	2700	2763
Power, W	10	10,4
CRI	80	83
Light output, Lm	800	782

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Safety

Often, LEDs heat up no more thanthan 50°C. Innovative lighting sources do not cause significant harm to human health, unlike incandescent lamps, which reach temperatures ranging from 150° to 200°C. The body of the LED lamp is made of plastic, and the product is equipped with a steel base.The basis of a semiconductor light source is a printed circuit board, diodes and a driver. The flask of the LED device is not filled with gas and is not sealed.

Safety of using LED lamp.

In terms of the concentration of harmful substances, LED lamps are similar to most models of electronic devices that operate without a battery. One of the indisputable advantages of LED devices is a safe mode of operation.

When choosing an LED device, it is necessary to analyze the color temperature of the model. If its performance is high, then the intensity of radiation in the blue and blue spectra will be maximum. The retina of the eye is most susceptible to blue tint, which can impair vision over time. It is not recommended to mount LED-elements emitting a cold color in children's rooms.

What is considered when buying?

When choosing the right model, it is recommended to pay attention to some factors

Scope of use

The brand offers products for the home, cars, technical premises, and in each case, models of different diameters, performance characteristics and installation methods will be needed. In particular, for living rooms and large kitchens, powerful products will be needed, and when buying lamps for cars, they take into account where they will be located. Models for rear and front headlights will differ, as well as directional, side, and overall angles.

Lamp type

Allocate LED, halogen and incandescent lamps, differing in the range of illumination. Conventional models are equipped with one or two threads, they are used less and less. For apartments, energy-saving products are often purchased because they have a long service life and need to be changed less often. There are also xenon products that guarantee increased brightness and intensity of the rays.

Power

It determines how much light the device will produce, while the glass used affects the parameter. Lamp power is measured in lm / sq. m and when it is selected, they are repelled from the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. For the corridor, a lamp of 50 lm / sq. m, the same amount is required for a bathroom or bedroom. The office will require 250 lm per square meter, and the lightest thing should be in the hall or living room: it is recommended to take a product with a power of at least 431 lm / sq. m.

Colorful temperature

The light flux comes in different colors: it can be both warm and cold. The temperature is responsible for this characteristic, the choice of which largely depends on the personal preferences of the person. However, there are general tips: for example, soft light is suitable for a bedroom, and cold lamps can be used for a pantry, bathroom or toilet. Products whose color temperature ranges from 1800 to 3400 K, give a yellowish calm light, which is suitable for a dining room or a relaxation area.

3400-5000 K - a universal option, close to natural tones obtained in natural light. Suitable for any room, used in floor lamps, ceiling lights, minimizes possible distortion. A bluish light is produced when using lamps with a temperature of 5000-6600 K. It is considered invigorating and is often used in public places.

plinth

Manufacturers offer two types of bases used in household lamps. Threaded (E) is screwed into conventional cartridges, the most common models are E27 and E14. For spot lighting, pin (G) lamps are taken, the peculiarity of which is that they are not screwed in, but stuck in. Models are purchased for spotlights, known varieties include GU 10 and GU 5.3.

If the lamps are for a car, the classification will be different. Manufacturers offer models with plastic and ceramic bases. The latter are considered the most durable and reliable, in addition, they withstand more heat. However, if the lighting fixtures have low power, you can stop the choice on plastic plinths.

Beam Angle

The parameter is responsible for the ability of the model to distribute the beam of light. The characteristic is taken into account when choosing LED lamps. Products are marked. VNSP and NSP, they mean that the model is able to illuminate only a small part of the space. A directed beam is created by lamps marked SP; a stain is obtained, comparable in size to a small plate.

For lighting pantries and cramped spaces, products with an angle of radiation of 34-50 degrees (FL) are suitable. And for a medium-sized room, this figure will be 50-60 degrees (WFL). The most powerful are lamps marked VWFL: they create a stable wide beam of light and evenly distribute it in space.

What lamps should not be bought?

Since there are not only successful samples in the Feron line, but also clearly bad ones, you should also know them. Although there are few such products.

LB-91. Although it is almost a complete analogue of the high-quality LB-92, the difference in accordance with the declared characteristics is huge.

So, its color rendering index is slightly higher than 74 units, which is just a mediocre indicator. This means that this lamp should not be used in residential premises. The only plus is that it doesn't flicker.

LB-72. This luminaire differs significantly from the characteristics indicated in Feron, but the main drawback is the ripple.

That is, LB-72 is capable of causing damage, and significant damage, to health if the owner is in a room that it illuminates for at least a few hours. What often happens on winter evenings. Therefore, it is better to refrain from purchasing this product for residential use.

The simplest test for all kinds of LED lamps can be performed using a regular pencil. If you hold it in the light flux and the silhouette begins to double, then the choice should be stopped on another product.

But due to the durability, sufficient reliability and low cost, the LB-72 can be purchased for use in garages, outbuildings, that is, where a person stays for a short time.