SuperBright+ 700 LED Kit Review

General Information

ID #290
SKU MR1650270700N
Series N/A
Manufacturer LEDified (other LEDs from LEDified)
Fitting Type Kit (other Kit LEDs)
Light Type Downlight (PAR)
Height 63mm
Diameter PAR16 (50mm)
Weight 65g
Warranty 3 Years
Test Date 2014-07-23
Review Notes Includes LEDified "MR16 LED Driver". Carries CE and C-Tick approval label. LED can be purchased as part of a complete LED lighting installation conducted by LEDified. LEDified Lighting is a participant in the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme and NSW Energy Savings Scheme. The LED's GU5.3 pins are polarity sensitive, which is unusual and risky if the globes are replaced in the future. Due to the arrangement of the led chips, in a pentagon, the light output isn't a uniform circle. Considering the LED is supplied with a constant current driver, the amount of high frequency flicker is surprising. Equivalent to around a 40W MR16 halogen. Advertised as "Engineered in Australia". But is actually made in China, like most LEDs. Reasonable efficiency, but this model is not dimable. Isn't supplied with a 3 pin plug as with most kits. Despite being purchased from LEDified 2 weeks ago, a sales rep stated that this model was discontinued 5 months ago.
Price $38 (AUD) from LEDified on 19th of July 2014
Rating

 

LED Specifications

Claimed Measured Compared To
Watts 10.5W 10.3W @ 244V
LED Driver Transformer
54.7W @ 12V
Yearly Running Cost[?] $2.30 $2.26 $11.98
Lumens 700 lm 618 lm 765 lm
Efficiency[?] 67 lm/W 60 lm/W 14 lm/W
Lumens/Purchase Price 18 lm/$ 16 lm/$ 170 lm/$
Power Factor[?] N/A 0.94 1
Color [?] Warm White, 2700K Warm White, 2685K Warm White, 3015K
Angle[?] 50° 50° 45°
Dimmable Not Dimmable N/A Yes, Trailing Edge
CRI (Color Accuracy)[?] 80 80
Life 30,000 hours Not Measured 6,000 hours
Min/Max Voltage N/A / 240V N/A
Min/Max Temperature -20°C / 40°C N/A
Measured Temperature 69°C @ 25°C ambient
156°F @ 77°F ambient
256°C @ 25°C ambient
493°F @ 77°F ambient
Flicker Percent[?] 60% 3%
Flicker Index[?] 0.174 0.008

 

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Distribution Graph

Angle: 50° (±25° 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: 60%, Index: 0.174 (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]

 

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.