I love these Cree dimmable bulbs! I've replaced all lights in my house with LEDs, and this 60W 2700K is the one I use for most of my standard household lights. I have most of them on dimmers, and that all works fine.
I've even installed a few outside. As you probably already know, unlike CFLs, these are instant-on, even in cold Iowa temperatures (i.e., sometimes negative ºF).
The 2700K warm light is very nice. I had CFLs that claimed to be 2700K or 3000K, but they were still always whiter, harsher light than they claimed. These Cree 2700K bulbs are perfect for general ambient light for most household uses -- ceiling fixtures in the living room, floor-standing lights, bathroom, just about anywhere. Looking around a room, I can't tell the difference between these and incandescents.
These also run more efficiently than CFLs (and incandescents, of course) -- verified with a meter to be 9.5W each -- and they're MUCH cooler to the touch. You can leave these on as long as you want and immediately unscrew them by hand; the bulbs only get lukewarm. The little heat sink ring at the base of the bulb gets warmer, to the point where if it's been on several minutes or longer, you'll only be able to leave your finger on the heat sink about a full second or two before it's uncomfortable, but that's it. Touching any other part of the bulb is fine at any time.
So far, LEDs seem to be living up to the claims of how long they last much better than CFLs. I've had some of these Crees installed for over two years now (living room and three bedrooms -- 18 bulbs total in six fixtures, all using dimmable switches), and all are still working fine. I've since converted the rest of my house, too, installing these in bathrooms, exterior fixtures (which worked fine all winter), and more.
| Brand | Cree Lighting |
|---|---|
| Light Type | LED |
| Special Feature | white |
| Wattage | 9.5 |
| Bulb Shape Size | A19 |
| Bulb Base | E26 |
| Incandescent Equivalent Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor/Outdoor (UL Damp Rated) |
| Light Color | Soft White |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Color Temperature | 2700 Kelvin |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brightness | 800 |
| Shape | A19 |
| Connectivity Technology | Normal bulb |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Color Rendering Index | 80 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Specification Met | Energy Star;UL Listed |
| Item Weight | 55 Grams |
| Light Source Wattage | 60 Watts |
| Product Dimensions | 1.57"W x 0.94"H |
| Control Method | App |
| Average Life | 25000 Hours |
| Manufacturer | CREE Bulb |
| Part Number | A19-60W-27K-B1 |
| Item Weight | 1.94 ounces |
| Item model number | BA19-08027OMF-12DE26-2U100 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Pack |
| Color | Soft White |
| Style | 60W Equivalent Soft White (2700K) |
| Finish | Soft White |
| Special Features | white |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 10-years limited warranty; see package for details. |
