A comparison between LED, CFL and Incandescent Bulbs
| Quality | LED | CFL | Incandescent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light bulb projected lifespan | 50,000 hours | 10,000 hours | 1,200 hours |
| Watts per bulb (equiv. 60 Watts) | 6 | 14 | 60 |
| KWh of electricity used over 50,000 hours | 300 | 700 | 3000 |
| Cost of electricity (@ Rs 6/kwh) | Rs. 1,800/- | Rs. 4,200/- | Rs. 1,8000/- |
| Bulbs needed for 50K hours of use | 1 | 5 | 42 |
| Usage | LED | CFL | Incandescent |
| Durability | Durable | Fragile | Fragile |
| Sensitivity to temperature | No | Yes | Some |
| Sensitivity to humidity | No | Yes | Some |
| Hazardous Materials | None | 5mg mercury/bulb | None |
| Equivalent Light Output | LED | CFL | Incandescent |
| Lumens | Watts | Watts | Watts |
| 450 | 5 | 10 | 40 |
| 300-900 | 7 | 14 | 80-100 |
| 1100-1300 | 15 | 22 | 80-100 |
| 1600-1800 | 16 - 20 | 23 - 30 | 80-150 |
| 2600-2800 | 25 - 28 | 30 - 55 | 150 |