HOW DO BULBS DIFFER?

INCANDESCENT AVERAGE LIFE (HOURS): 1,200 TYPICAL WATTAGE: 60

TYPICAL CANDELA: 50 to 55 The ‘traditional’ bulb has been largely phased out.

HALOGEN AVERAGE LIFE (HOURS): 2,000 TYPICAL WATTAGE: 45

TYPICAL CANDELA: 65

The first foray into the world of energy-saving bulbs.

CFL AVERAGE LIFE (HOURS): 8,000 TYPICAL WATTAGE: 13 to 15

TYPICAL CANDELA: 72 CFLS can last ten times longer than incandescent bulbs.

LED AVERAGE LIFE (HOURS): 25,000 TYPICAL WATTAGE: 6 to 8

TYPICAL CANDELA: 72

The most energy-efficient light bulb on the market today.