January 29, 2015: LED light bulbs are the future of household lighting. This is considered a perfect technology but still has a long way to go before it becomes a household name. The multiple brands available in the market further confuse users when they attempt to make the right choice. LED Bazaar, in its attempt to resolve the confusion, has identified the top LED bulb brands available in the market today.
By Sneha Ambastha
Osram
Wattage: 6W
Power factor (PF): 0.8
Luminance (Lm): 600
Price (INR): 359
USP: Eco-friendly, non-dimmable, 15,000 hours life
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.25
Bajaj
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): —
Luminance (Lm): 600
Price (INR): 495
USP: Perfect maintenance-free replacement for 60W incandescent lamps or 11W to 14W CFLs
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.21
Moser Baer
Wattage: 7W ± 5%
Power factor (PF): >0.9
Luminance (Lm): 470 ± 5%
Price (INR): 400
USP: It has a working life of 95 per cent if used for 25,000 hours and a working life of 70 per cent if used for 50,000 hours
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.18
Surya
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): >0.9
Luminance (Lm): 560
Price (INR): 500
USP: Eco-friendly and lasts up to 15 years (based on usage of 3.5 hrs/day)
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.12
Wipro
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): >0.9
Luminance (Lm): 610
Price (INR): 550
USP: Equivalent to 60W GLS bulb and 11W CFL
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.11
Eveready
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): 0.5
Luminance (Lm): 630
Price (INR): 599
USP: Has an anti-glare diffuser that provides even light distribution and eliminates glare
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.05
Philips
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): 0.85
Luminance (Lm): 600
Price (INR): 590
USP: Very low energy consumption, saving up to 90 per cent
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 1.02
Havells
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): 0.964
Luminance (Lm): 500-520
Price (INR): 600
USP: Up to 85 per cent energy saving with an average life rating of 25 years (based on usage of 2.7 hrs/day)
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 0.83
Glitz
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): 0.52
Luminance (Lm): 390
Price (INR): 469
USP: Equivalent to 12W CFL and 60W incandescent lamps
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 0.83
Syska LED
Wattage: 7W
Power factor (PF): 0.8
Luminance (Lm): 600
Price (INR): 739
USP: It’s a glass bulb with high lumens
Luminance/Price (LB Factor) | 0.81
