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		ccvannorman on March 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: There's something off about LED bulbs > as a consumer, how do I know that brand X is producing quality bulbs that'll last a long time? Like any informed consumer you must read every retail-based HN comment thread ;-]

seanp2k2 on March 30, 2023 [–]

Philips is generally a safe bet, and G.E. + Osram are as well. The generic crap at Home Depot and Amazon and Walmart that costs 1/4 as much will probably perform awful, but could be a hidden gem. Some dead giveaways are total lack of heatsinks and low price, but higher price does not necessarily equal good quality.

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