13W Dimmable BR30 Reflector Review

General Information

ID	#264
SKU	BR30/DM/LED
Series	Performance LED
Manufacturer	FEIT Electric (other LEDs from FEIT Electric)
Fitting Type	E26 (other E26 LEDs)
Light Type	Globe
Height	128mm
Width	95mm
Weight	315g
Warranty	3 Years
Test Date	2014-04-30
Review Notes	Marked with UL approval label and Energy Star certified. Claimed 75W incandescent equivalency. This globe is commonly used in recessed or track lighting. Suitable for indoor use and damp locations. Dimming profile was very linear, tested using a Lutron Skylark CTCL-153P CFL/LED Dimmer. Very similar to the 13W Philips BR30
Price	$19.98 (USD) from Menards on 29th of April 2014

Rating

LED Specifications

	Claimed	Measured	Compared To
Watts	13W	12.4W @ 122V	64.7W @ 246V
Yearly Running Cost^[?]	$2.85	$2.72	$14.17
Lumens	750 lm	741 lm	811 lm
Efficiency^[?]	58 lm/W	60 lm/W	13 lm/W
Lumens/Purchase Price	38 lm/$	37 lm/$	406 lm/$
Power Factor^[?]	N/A	0.8	1
Color ^[?]	Warm White, 2700K	Warm White, 2780K	Warm White, 2711K
Angle^[?]	120°	118°	Omni-Directional
Dimmable	Yes, Leading or Trailing Edge	Excellent	Yes, Trailing Edge
CRI (Color Accuracy)^[?]	80	81
Life	25,000 hours	Not Measured	1,000 hours
Min/Max Voltage	N/A / 120V		240V / 240V
Min/Max Temperature	-20°C / N/A		N/A
Measured Temperature		64°C @ 25°C ambient 147°F @ 77°F ambient	158°C @ 25°C ambient 316°F @ 77°F ambient
Flicker Percent^[?]		1%	11%
Flicker Index^[?]		0.003	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.

Distribution Graph

Angle: 118° (±59° 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

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

Percent: 1%, Index: 0.003 (lower is better in both cases)

Graph notes: Shows variation in light output over 1/10^th 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
13W Dimmable BR30 Reflector	$20 (USD)	12.4W	741lm	58lm/W	Warm White, 2780K	118°	E26
6.5W Dimmable GU10	$20 (USD)	6.7W	302lm	54lm/W	Warm White, 3099K	30°	GU10
A19 OMNI LED	$17 (USD)	13.4W	847lm	63lm/W	Warm White, 3145K	299°	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.