LED light bulbs are already supposed to be energy efficient, but Signifiy thinks it can improve on the formula. The company have released Philips Ultra Efficient LED bulbs that, as the name suggests, consume 40 percent less energy than the brand’s usual LED options. “Advanced” LEDs and optics reduce the annual energy cost to between 55 cents and $1.03 per bulb, Signify claims. For context, a 60W Philips Ultra Definition bulb uses approximately 97 cents each year.
New lights can also come in handy if you’re trying to minimize waste. Signify estimates that the Ultra Efficient line has an average lifespan of 50 years, or more than three times the use of standard Philips LED bulbs. There is a real chance that this enlightenment will outlive you.
The Philips range is now available as a Walmart exclusive. Starts at $10 for a 60W-equivalent A19 bulb ($17 for two) in daylight and soft white variants. A 65W BR30 bulb cost $11while a 100W A21 light it’s $15. You’re paying considerably more than you would for standard LEDs: A four-pack of 60W Philips Ultra Definition bulbs is $14. However, Signify is clearly betting that the lower energy costs and increased longevity will ultimately save you money as well as be more environmentally friendly.
The problem, of course, is that these aren’t smart bulbs. You’ll have to live with higher power consumption if you insist on Philips Hue and don’t want to use smart plugs. However, if that’s not an obstacle, your energy bills may drop if you replace enough light bulbs in your home.
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