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Remember when choosing light bulbs was a simple task? You’d only consider the shape and the watts before making a purchase. Now, it’s more complex, and you must weigh your options thoroughly. Several lighting technologies are available, but this article will focus on Halogen and LED lights. Halogen vs. LED are lighting staples that are excellent for different situations. But which one offers the most benefits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to explore the comparison of Halogen vs. LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n
Halogen Bulb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Halogen lights are the predecessors of incandescent lights<\/a>. They have halogen gas in the bulbs that help extend the light’s lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, the gas allows you to burn the tungsten filament at higher temperatures than what’s acceptable in standard incandescent bulbs. Although these bulbs offer increased brightness, they generate excess heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, LEDs are semiconductor<\/a> lights with diodes. They can produce light whenever you supply electricity to the bulb. Hence, they don’t need gas or filaments to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n LED Bulb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n As previously mentioned, LEDs need a diode to generate light. This diode has two electrodes<\/a> (anode and cathode) that allow electricity to flow in only one direction. Additionally, the constant movement of electrons in the semiconductor material generates light in an LED.<\/p>\n\n\n Halogen Bulb<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Halogen lights use tungsten filament to generate light, like incandescent bulbs. But the main difference is that halogen lights generate light based on heat intensity. In short, more heat means more light. Also, the gas inside the bulbs prevents black spots from the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n You’ve probably noticed LEDs are taking over the lighting industry. Here are some differences that’ll show you why:<\/p>\n\n\n the Halogen Light<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Halogen bulbs produce about 16 to 24 lumens per watt, which is bright enough for home and office use. But, the LED surpasses that with up to 100 lumens per watt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, you’ll get brighter light levels from LEDs than halogens, even if you have a less-powerful bulb. For instance, an 85-watt halogen bulb will be as bright as a 15-watt LED bulb.<\/p>\n\n\n LEDs are also more energy-efficient than halogen bulbs. You can get lights brighter than halogens at lesser energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Interestingly, LEDs use about 85% less energy to produce the light you’ll get with halogen bulbs. In contrast, halogen lights need more power to generate more heat for more lumens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, these bulbs convert 80% of their energy into heat and 20% light. Hence, halogen lights have poor energy efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n Although halogen lights have cheaper upfront costs, they fizzle out quicker than LEDs. So, you’ll spend more on maintenance and replacements, resulting in low cost-efficiency. They may also increase your electricity bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, LEDs are slightly more expensive to buy, but they offer more benefits in the long run. They last longer and don’t need regular maintenance. Since they’re energy-efficient, they’ll help cut down your electricity bills.<\/p>\n\n\n Halogen emits light at 3000k, which gives off a soft white color. On the other hand, LEDs emit light in several color temperatures ranging from 1800k to 6500k. In short, you can get almost any color with LEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: We measure color temperature on the <\/em>Kelvin <\/em><\/a>s<\/a><\/em>cale (K)<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Good quality halogen bulbs can last up to 3600 hours, depending on the frequency of usage. Halogen bulbs will last two to three years, at four hours per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow does the LED Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n
How does a Halogen Light Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n
Differences between LED and Halogen Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n
The Halogen vs. LED: Brightness<\/h3>\n\n\n
Halogen vs. LED: Energy Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n
Halogen vs. LED: Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n
Halogen vs. LED: Color Temperature <\/h3>\n\n\n
Halogen vs. LED: Life Expectancy<\/h3>\n\n\n