Are there alternatives to LED lights?

CFL bulbs. Condensed fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs are the biggest competitor to LED lighting and LED light bulbs. If a CFL bulb breaks in your home, your home could be exposed to mercury. Also, they need to be properly disposed of, meaning they’re great for exercise.

What is the biggest advantage of LED lights?

Easily the most significant advantage of LEDs when compared to traditional lighting solutions is the long lifespan. The average LED lasts 50,000 operating hours to 100,000 operating hours or more. That is 2-4 times as long as most fluorescent, metal halide, and even sodium vapor lights.

Which is best LED lights for home?

• Tech Pick. Philips Hue White Smart LED.
• Best Overall. Philips 60-Watt Equivalent LED.
• Best for Soft Light. Cree 40-Watt Equivalent LED.
• Best for Bright Light. Cree 100-Watt Equivalent Daylight LED.
• Tech Pick. Philips Hue White Smart LED.
• Best Overall. Philips 60-Watt Equivalent LED.
• Best for Soft Light.
• Best for Bright Light.

What’s wrong with LED lights?

The AMA says that life-long exposure of the retina and lens to blue peaks from LEDs can increase the risk of cataract and age-related macular degeneration. Studies also reveal that light emitted by LEDs can cause retinal changes, if there is high exposure for even a short period of time.

Why LED is used instead of CFL?

LEDs emit very little heat. In contrast, incandescent bulbs release 90% of their energy as heat, CFLs release about 80% of their energy as heat, according to Energy.gov. Another LED light benefit is that LEDs, because they emit light in a specific direction, do not need diffusers or reflectors that trap lights.

What color light should you sleep with?

What color light helps you sleep? Warm light is better for sleep because the eyes are less sensitive to the longer wavelengths in warm light. Light bulbs with a yellow or red hue and are best for bedside lamps. Blue light, on the other hand, is the worst for sleep.