7W Focused Beam Review

General Information

ID #89
SKU 871829112177000
Series AmbientLED
Manufacturer Philips (other LEDs from Philips)
Fitting Type MR16 (other MR16 LEDs)
Light Type Downlight (PAR)
Height 54mm
Diameter PAR16 (50mm)
Weight 39g
Warranty 1 Years
Test Date 2013-05-01
Review Notes At 32 lm/W this LED is about half as efficient as the current best MR16 LED downlights. CRI is reasonable, power factor is good. Some people might find the 32D angle a bit narrow. Was unable to find any applicable warranty details for Australian sales. If you don't need dimming there is a cheaper 6.5W version of this light.
Price $36.97 (AUD) from Masters on 10th of April 2013
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LED Specifications

Claimed Measured Compared To
Watts 7W 7.9W @ 12V
Electronic Transformer
54.7W @ 12V
Yearly Running Cost[?] $1.53 $1.73 $11.98
Lumens 305 lm 255 lm 765 lm
Efficiency[?] 44 lm/W 32 lm/W 14 lm/W
Lumens/Purchase Price 8 lm/$ 7 lm/$ 170 lm/$
Power Factor[?] N/A 0.99 1
Color [?] Warm White, 2700K Warm White, 2691K Warm White, 3015K
Angle[?] 36° 32° 45°
Dimmable Yes, Leading or Trailing Edge Below average Yes, Trailing Edge
CRI (Color Accuracy)[?] N/A 80
Life 25,000 hours Not Measured 6,000 hours
Min/Max Voltage 12V / 12V N/A
Min/Max Temperature N/A / N/A N/A
Measured Temperature 51°C @ 25°C ambient
124°F @ 77°F ambient
256°C @ 25°C ambient
493°F @ 77°F ambient
Flicker Percent[?] 4% 3%
Flicker Index[?] 0.006 0.008

 

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.

 

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Distribution Graph

Angle: 32° (±16° 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: 4%, Index: 0.006 (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]

 

LEDs in this Series

Name Price Watts Lumens Efficiency Color Angle Fitting
11W Dimmable AmbientLED Daylight $18 (USD) 11W 817lm 75lm/W White, 4847K N/A E26
11W Dimmable AmbientLED Soft White $16 (USD) 11.5W 812lm 75lm/W Warm White, 2660K N/A E26
12.5W AmbientLED $18 (USD) 12.2W 902lm 64lm/W Warm White, 2618K N/A E26
7W Focused Beam $37 (AUD) 7.9W 255lm 44lm/W Warm White, 2691K 32° MR16
7W PAR20 Flood $27 (USD) 6.7W 264lm 40lm/W Warm White, 2679K 22° E26
8W PAR20 Flood $30 (USD) 8.3W 363lm 59lm/W Warm White, 2979K 23° E26
Clear Sparkle/NOVALLURE candle 3W E14 $27 (AUD) 3.2W 143lm 45lm/W Warm White, 2741K 177° E14

 

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.