I am wondering whether to get the "white" or "warm" version of this bulb. I am using these to light an outdoor area & want as much light as possible.
915505
I bought the white and it is very bright I use it on my front porch in a motion sensor it is very bright I bought 2 bulbs I hope this helps
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I only have the white bulb, using it in outdoor motion sensing floods, and it is very bright. Warm bulbs are usually used indoors, but if you are using these in an entry way or porch, you may want to use a warm bulb.
1761436
Warm white is much better in the outdoors. As landscape lighting designer and installer I can tell you you will not be happy with the harsh effect a white light will give you outdoors.
1896166
I would describe it as bright white -- 5600K or higher. That's my best estimate given that it's already installed outside, and I can't easily compare it to a cooler bulb.
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this bulb claim to be extreme white but it's not, keep in mind it is still a halogen so that mean it can have higher watt to seem brighter though i must say it is a little lighter side of yellowish the easiest way to explain to you is suppose you use the highbeam that is what it looks like brighter and less yellow. My options are.. if you spending this $60 halogen you can look for HID kit that cost somewhat about there or less i recently just upgraded to HID, prior to that i try LED.. so is you want clean white go with HID same cost but way better.Piaa is a great product but it's not as white as it describe. this bulb claim to be extreme white but it's not, keep in mind it is still a halogen so that mean it can have higher watt to seem brighter though i must say it is a little lighter side of yellowish the easiest way to explain to you is suppose you use the highbeam that is what it looks like brighter and less yellow. My options are.. if you spending this $60 halogen you can look for HID kit that cost somewhat about there or less i recently just upgraded to HID, prior to that i try LED.. so is you want clean white go with HID same cost but way better.Piaa is a great product but... » Read More this bulb claim to be extreme white but it's not, keep in mind it is still a halogen so that mean it can have higher watt to seem brighter though i must say it is a little lighter side of yellowish the easiest way to explain to you is suppose you use the highbeam that is what it looks like brighter and less yellow. My options are.. if you spending this $60 halogen you can look for HID kit that cost somewhat about there or less i recently just upgraded to HID, prior to that i try LED.. so is you want clean white go with HID same cost but way better.Piaa is a great product but it's not as white as it describe. « Show Less
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Warm white - 320 lumens, cool white - 370 lumens. Listed by manufacturer as 50 watt incandescent equivalent. Websites showing lumen to wattage equivalencies vary greatly. Two fairly reputable websites report that 450 lumens equals 40 watts incandescent, while another reports 420 lumens = 40 watts, and a fourth reports 600 lumens = 40 watts. You can believe the manufacturer or ask an expert. BTW... "dimmable", maybe with the right dimmer switch, otherwise not. Color temp for 2,700 kelvin is right on for "warm white" bulbs.
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I decided not to purchase this bulb; I went with a Bulbrite LED globe light instead. But....from the research I've done online, 3000K is in the warm range so it should give off a warm, slightly yellow color - as opposed to the 5000 to 6000K light which are cool and decided bluish in color. The Bulbrite light I bought is also 3000K and I like it very much but I prefer the warm light glow as opposed to cool. Hope this is helpful
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I have used indoor bulbs outdoors. these have a tendency to need to warm up. if you are in a colder climate you may have issues.If warmer and out of the weather I do not think you would have problems
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Closest to cool white, definitely not warm. They describe it as "a full spectrum light bulb" but if given option of cool or warm, cool is best description.
634004
If you use the bright white or 5000k they are the color of outdoors. The 3000k or soft white are the same as the old incandescent bulbs.
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I have not installed these yet.... so have no way of knowing. I recently installed some "regular" screw-in LED lights to put in my kitchen pendant lights, but am planning on sending them back --they were labeled as 'warm white' but they were far from it. Very cool and harsh feeling. It is my understanding this is a common problem with LEDs. Sorry I can't be more specific regarding the lights in question! --Kevin
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Closer to bright warm white. In other-words, it's white not bluish-white. I am very pleased with these bulbs!
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The bright white may be a little brighter than the cool white but they both have a bright white light whereas the warm white has a yellow cast to it. Not sure of the lumen's but I used them to replace the standard bulbs in my motor home and they are brighter and uses less power than my original bulbs. I love these bulbs.
2231982
I agree with your first answer. I used the bulbs in my outdoor low voltage lighting. It's a warm bright white light without any of the concerns you expressed. The 5 watts rating is a cost saving and the consistent brightness of all the lights is great.
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You shouldn't have an issue with this one Here is a link to a great 5W LED Candelabra Bulb Warm White Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Triangle bulbs 5W LED Candelabra Light Bulbs Equivalent to 40W Incandescent Bulb the perfect chandelier led light bulbs, E12 Base Warm White 2800K
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Not the hotter color that is sometimes described as daylight this is a cooler temp and is closer to the yellow of an ordinary incandescent but still it is LED, I used in outdoor fixtures and have for some years now, not the bluer white, note most bulbs are not the bluer hotter K light, just went through that with some other bulbs I bought at HD for lamps, the 6000K daylight bulbs are whiter than coolwhite etc. I would say these bulbs more like cool white, meaning a bit more yellow. The temp range should be good indication of what to expect, 3000-4000 is more yellow, up near 6000 is hotter and more bluewhite. Not the hotter color that is sometimes described as daylight this is a cooler temp and is closer to the yellow of an ordinary incandescent but still it is LED, I used in outdoor fixtures and have for some years now, not the bluer white, note most bulbs are not the bluer hotter K light, just went through that with some other bulbs I bought at HD for lamps, the 6000K daylight bulbs are whiter than coolwhite etc. I would say these bulbs more like cool white, meaning a bit more yellow. The temp range should be good indication of what to expect, 3000-4000 is more yellow, up near 6000 is hotter... » Read More Not the hotter color that is sometimes described as daylight this is a cooler temp and is closer to the yellow of an ordinary incandescent but still it is LED, I used in outdoor fixtures and have for some years now, not the bluer white, note most bulbs are not the bluer hotter K light, just went through that with some other bulbs I bought at HD for lamps, the 6000K daylight bulbs are whiter than coolwhite etc. I would say these bulbs more like cool white, meaning a bit more yellow. The temp range should be good indication of what to expect, 3000-4000 is more yellow, up near 6000 is hotter and more bluewhite. « Show Less
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It wasn't specified, but it looks to be in the 7000 range (very white). If you need a warm light, try E27 5w 12v 3000k~3500k Warm White LED Light Bulb I bought a number of them and they're working well.
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Yes - that's what I'm doing - replacing the incandescent C7 bulbs with these. Even though these are supposed to be warm white, they are not as "warm" looking as incandescent C7's, but enough so I just purchased a second pack.
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Soft white light has more of a yellow cast just like standard ordinary light bulbs.warm white bulbs are brighter and more of a true pure white. They are much brighter but have less glare than the old rv bulbs. I switched all of mine out in my rv and the difference is much brighter light! No heat from them is great too. Since rv power electric is limited these free up a lot of amps for other items. So glad I made the switch. Easy to change. Had them for a month so far and love them! Cool white is softer Luke a readinglight. Since there is little glare with led I am glad I chose the brighter bulbs. They will help you see MUCH better. Soft white light has more of a yellow cast just like standard ordinary light bulbs.warm white bulbs are brighter and more of a true pure white. They are much brighter but have less glare than the old rv bulbs. I switched all of mine out in my rv and the difference is much brighter light! No heat from them is great too. Since rv power electric is limited these free up a lot of amps for other items. So glad I made the switch. Easy to change. Had them for a month so far and love them! Cool white is softer Luke a readinglight. Since there is little glare with led I am glad I chose the brighter... » Read More Soft white light has more of a yellow cast just like standard ordinary light bulbs.warm white bulbs are brighter and more of a true pure white. They are much brighter but have less glare than the old rv bulbs. I switched all of mine out in my rv and the difference is much brighter light! No heat from them is great too. Since rv power electric is limited these free up a lot of amps for other items. So glad I made the switch. Easy to change. Had them for a month so far and love them! Cool white is softer Luke a readinglight. Since there is little glare with led I am glad I chose the brighter bulbs. They will help you see MUCH better. « Show Less