Customer Reviews

Philips 40-Watt R20 Halogena Energy Saver Reflector Flood Light

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As someone who is environmentally inclined but has to date resisted CFLs due to their poorer light quality, I am happy to report that these bulbs are an excellent solution while we all wait for the cost and quality of LED bulbs to improve. I initially replaced 8 R20 bulbs in my office (a particularly demanding application) and was so pleased that I've since ordered more for a couple of other rooms. They are if anything brighter to my eyes than the 60w incandescent and the light quality (judged by myself, my wife, and a couple of designers who have seen them) is indistinguishable.

Assuming average electricity costs, my rough calculation is these bulbs pay for themselves in higher use areas, but barely (3000 hours x $0.1 per Kwh x 20 watts saved is $6 per bulb in lower electric costs, which is a bit more than the cost differential). In low use areas, the economics don't make sense at current prices. If philips can drop the price on these rapidly, they will be great in lower use areas in the long run where LEDs are going to be too expensive a solution.

First off, these bulbs have no warm up time, I think one reviewer mistook these Halogena bulbs for the look alike fluorescent type. These R20 reflector type Halogena bulbs put out a respectable amount of light for a 40 watt bulb. I just placed them in two different reading lamps that I have and am very pleased with them, good color (sort of soft white) and plenty of light. These bulbs are not the large outdoor reflector type, they are about the size of a standard light bulb and will fit in most any standard indoor light socket. They are reflector type bulbs so the light is directed toward the clear part (front). I am happy with them and glad that someone has finally figured out how to make a halogen bulb fit into the 'energy saver' category. I have dimmer switches throughout my house that just do not work with fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Way to go Philips Halogena! :)

Philips Halogena bulbs are incandescent bulbs. They are indistinguishable from standard incandescent, but use 30% less energy. They cost more, and don't really last that much longer than standard. I bought these bulbs as part of my quest to find dimmable bulbs for my kitchen that use less energy, and wrote a full review on my blog, at [...]

Bottom line: use CFL if you don't need dimming, but if you need dimming, this is a good bet.

I bought a pair of these for my range hood (3-way lighting), and am very pleased with the brightness at the highest setting. Even at the lowest setting, the quality of the light is much better than the old spots that came with the hood.

I don't review many products but wanted to take the time to put in my 2 cents as I am very disappointed in this product. I have 13 R20 fixtures in my room and 8 of those are on a Lutron dimmer. I bought these Philips halogena bulbs (13 total) because they generally make a good product. However, I've had 4 bulbs burn out already within 4 months of light use (no pun intended). 2 died on their own and 2 others burned out after slightly bumping the fixture. Pretty annoying considering the cost per bulb and they're supposed to last 2 years. When the 4th one died I decided to try a different bulb and I replaced it with a GE 74204 halogen R20 bulb. It's a noticeably better bulb (found much cheapter locally than online). Thick glass and it doesn't feel like you could break it by breathing on it. Seriously, these Philips bulbs are so fragile you basically need to handle them like egg shells.

On the plus side the light they put out is warm and they're bright for using only 40watts. They dim nicely too.

The GE bulb I bought has the exact same light output as these halogena's. As the halogena's die out I'll be buying the GE bulbs.

I have searched all over for dimmable fluorescents that have a reasonable life and have found nothing but bulky expensive products which hurt my ears (since I keep heearing complaints that they are much too dim). This halogen bulb is a great compromise. It uses significantly less electricity than regular bulbs, has a more natural light than CFLs, comes on at full brightness, and is compatible with normal light dimmers. I have been very pleased with this bulb and will continue to buy them. As far as I can tell, they last as long as the package claims; considerably longer than the bulbs they have replaced.

I cannot believe that 3 people found the totally inaccurate review by TheRealDeal to be helpful. Makes you wonder how many people would be helped if I reviewed this product by complaining about the tough crust and plastic texture of the mozzarella.

I have used these bulbs for 4 years now and find them producing exactly as advertised on the package. I use them in the kitchen overhead cans and they produce the same light as the previous 75w incandescents. I also use a dimmer to control the light when I desire. I have found they last longer than 2 years. Some have never been changed since installation 4 years ago. I live in a neighborhood with a constant 120 volts available and that makes all the appliances last longer. If your bulbs are failing prematurely, I would place a voltage monitor on the area. You may find voltage varying during certain times of the day and that is not good. I think these bulbs are a good value.

Simply great lights compared to what's out there. They save energy and are not those mercury containing CFL bulbs. Contrary to the post by "TheRealDeal", these are halogen lights so they light up right away and dim perfectly on the standard dimmers in my kitchen. These have been installed for almost 1.5 years and are working great.

I cannot comment on the bulb's longevity, since I have only had it for a week or so, but quality of light is fine. It actually seems brighter than incandescent 75W bulb. I have not experienced any delays in operation, considering that I am using it in a recessed lighting of the hallway where it would be very noticeable due to frequent power cycling.

I put these in some track lighting in my baby's room and am very happy. They are on a dimming circuit so I couldn't use a twister or compact flourescent type. They save almost 50% in energy (at least that's what's stated on the package :). I'm happy so far and would recommend these bulbs.