6W Dimmable WW Globe Review

General Information

ID #125
SKU 1000003073
Series Cree LED
Manufacturer Cree, Inc. (other LEDs from Cree, Inc.)
Fitting Type E26 (other E26 LEDs)
Light Type Globe
Height 117mm
Width 61mm
Weight 108g
Warranty 10 Years
Test Date 2013-05-23
Review Notes Model: BA19-04527OMF-12DE26-1U100
Matched or exceeded claimed specifications. Great efficiency, excellent dimming, good CRI & long warranty. Output is slightly dim directly below the globe, but brighter on the sides. There is also a brighter 9W Warm White version of the globe.
Price $9.97 (USD) from Home Depot on 23rd of May 2013
Rating

 

LED Specifications

Claimed Measured Compared To
Watts 6W 5.5W @ 123V 64.7W @ 246V
Yearly Running Cost[?] $1.31 $1.20 $14.17
Lumens 450 lm 467 lm 811 lm
Efficiency[?] 75 lm/W 85 lm/W 13 lm/W
Lumens/Purchase Price 45 lm/$ 47 lm/$ 406 lm/$
Power Factor[?] N/A 0.99 1
Color [?] Warm White, 2700K Warm White, 2638K Warm White, 2711K
Angle[?] Omni-Directional 293° Omni-Directional
Dimmable Yes, Leading Edge Excellent Yes, Trailing Edge
CRI (Color Accuracy)[?] 80 82
Life 25,000 hours Not Measured 1,000 hours
Min/Max Voltage N/A / 120V 240V / 240V
Min/Max Temperature N/A / N/A N/A
Measured Temperature 69°C @ 25°C ambient
156°F @ 77°F ambient
158°C @ 25°C ambient
316°F @ 77°F ambient
Flicker Percent[?] 22% 11%
Flicker Index[?] 0.066 0.034

 

Link to manufacturer specifications at time of testing

 

Dimming measurements

Graph notes: Dimming performance can be highly dependant on the type of dimmer, the number of lights in the circuit and other factors. Results in your house might vary. Mouse over the graph for more details. Position 10 = Not dimmed. Position 1 = Fully dimmed.

 

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Distribution Graph

Angle: 293° (±146.5° from bottom), Maximum lux:

Graph notes: Shows the intensity of the light when viewed from different angles. Normal omni-directional globes have a fairly constant output all the way around (excepting directly above). Downlights have a narrow range at the bottom in which the light is emmited, this determines their angle.

 

Spectrum Graph

Representation of color spectrum

Graph notes: Shows the breakdown of the LED light into its component colors. With short wavelength ultraviolet on the left and long wavelength infrared on the right. The green line represents the relative absolute strength of the light at each frequency, while the red line represents what the typical human eye would see. The human eye is most sensitive to green light, but much less sensitive to purples and deep reds.

 

Flicker Graph

Graph of measured flicker

Percent: 22%, Index: 0.066 (lower is better in both cases)

Graph notes: Shows variation in light output over 1/10th of a second, with relative light output on the Y axis and time on the X Axis. Measured with a photodiode connected to an Oscilloscope. Ideally the yellow line should be flat. Low frequency high amplitude waveforms mean there is a possibility of noticeable flicker, but sensitivity to flicker varies between people. [More details about LED flicker]

 

LEDs in this Series

Name Price Watts Lumens Efficiency Color Angle Fitting
65W Replacement Soft White Dimmable Flood Light $15 (USD) 9.2W 615lm 68lm/W Warm White, 2757K 114° E26
6W Dimmable WW Globe $10 (USD) 5.5W 467lm 75lm/W Warm White, 2638K 293° E26
9.5W Dimmable WW Globe $13 (USD) 9.6W 849lm 84lm/W Warm White, 2735K 307° E26
9W Dimmable DW Globe $14 (USD) 9.4W 902lm 89lm/W White, 4365K 293° E26

 

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these results, each measurement carries an inherent degree of uncertainty and error. Safety and EMC compliance of products to regional or international standards have not been verified unless noted as an ENERGY STAR® LED Lighting Facts, or SSL Quality Scheme certified product. Retailers and importers selling unmarked or unapproved electrical goods can be fined or imprisoned. Mains supplied downlights require installation by a licensed electrician.