| Halogen Bulbs | Medical devices (retinoscopes), automotive | 3.5W (low power ▲), 6000K (cool white ▲ accuracy), brass durability (▲ corrosion resistance), CE certified (EU safety) | Bright, consistent light; durable brass construction; precise color temp (6000K ▲ diagnostics) | Short lifespan (2000h ▲▲ vs LEDs), higher energy use, requires 3.5V voltage ▲ safety |
| LED Bulbs | General residential/commercial lighting | 50,000h lifespan (▲▲▲), 3W energy efficiency (▲ 90% less power than incandescent), dimmable (▲ flexibility) | Energy-efficient, long-lasting, eco-friendly | Higher upfront cost, potential color shift over time, slower dimming response |
| Incandescent Bulbs | Decorative lighting, low-cost setups | 1000h lifespan (▲ low), 40W (▲▲ higher power use), warm white (2700K ▲ cozy ambiance) | Inexpensive, instant light, widely compatible | Inefficient (90% energy as heat), short lifespan, no dimming support |
| Fluorescent Bulbs | Office/industrial lighting | 8000h lifespan (▲▲), 18W (▲ energy-efficient for output), mercury content (▲ environmental risk) | Cost-effective for large areas, high lumen output | Contains mercury (▲ disposal hazard), slow startup, flicker issues |
| Specialty Medical Lighting | Diagnostic tools (ophthalmology) | 6000K (▲ precision), waterproof IP65 (▲▲ safety), 5-year warranty (▲▲ industry avg 1yr), 3.5V low voltage (▲ safety) | Ultra-reliable, accurate color temp, durable for medical use | High cost, niche application, limited brightness adjustability |
| Energy-Saving Bulbs | Home/offices seeking efficiency | 10W (▲ low power ▲▲ 60% less than halogen), 10,000h lifespan (▲▲), mercury-free (▲ eco-friendly) | Low energy bills, eco-conscious choice, long-lasting | Potential flicker, limited dimming compatibility, gradual light degradation |