Downlights.co.uk's Guide to GU10 LEDs 2015

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GU10 LED Guide 2015 Author: Chris Horridge Comparing The UK’s Market Leading GU10 LEDs Version 2.0 Jan 2015

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GU10 LED Guide 2015

Author: Chris Horridge

Comparing The UK’s Market Leading GU10 LEDs

Version 2.0 Jan 2015

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►A GU10 is a type of cap fitted to a lamp (or bulb).►The GU10 cap was originally designed for halogens, then CFLs and finally

LEDs.►They have a distance of 10mm between the centre of the stubby pins.►Halogens are expected to be banned within the EU in 2018►The date was put back from 2015 as the lighting industry didn’t believe

manufacturers were ready to fulfil the demand of switching to LED.►To be classed as 50 watt halogen alternative, an LED must have

a lumen output of at least 345lms (DIM2 compliance).►GU10s have become the preferred choice for LED retrofit lamps.

Operating directly on mains voltage (220-240V).

What is a GU10?

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Philips 3.5W Master Value

► Exceptional value at just £3.83+VAT► Lumen output of up to 290 lumens► Equivalent to a 35 watt halogen consuming

just 3.5 watts► Fully dimmable as standard► Life expectancy of 35,000 hours► 3 year guarantee

5 Star Value Rating(click on the image for more info)

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Philips 4.3W Master Value

► Great value for money at just £4.99+VAT► Most popular GU10 LED on the market► Lumen output of up to 390 lumens► Fully dimmable as standard► Life expectancy of 35,000 hours► 3 year guarantee

5 Star Popularity Rating(click on the image for more info)

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Aurora Enlite 5W GU10 LED

► Brightest GU10 LED available - up to 520 lumens!

► Wider beam angle of 60 degrees spreads the light out further

► Priced from £4.14 +VAT► Dimmable or non dimmable versions► Features ThermoTec™ thermal management

technology► Approved for use in enclosed fire can downlights

5 Star Brightness Rating(click on the image for more info)

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Philips 5.4W Master LED

► The most reliable of all the LEDs we’ve ever sold

► Extra long life expectancy of 50,000 hours!► Lumen output of up to 392 lumens► Fully dimmable as standard► Perfect fit LED, fits in all known GU10

downlights► High colour rendering index of 90CRI► 5 year guarantee

5 Star Reliability Rating(click on the image for more info)

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Megaman 6W GU10 LED

► Budget priced alternative to a 50 watt halogen at £6.93 +VAT

► Lumen output of up to 450 lumens► Dimmable as standard, the best LED for dimming!► Compatible with home automation systems such as Lutron► Dims even better than an integrated LED downlight► Perfect fit LED, fits in all known GU10 downlights► Available in warm white, cool white, daylight and dim to

warm► Extra long life expectancy of 50,000 hours! ► 5 year guarantee (when registered)

5 Star Dimming Rating(click on the image for more info)

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Megaman 6W GU10 LED

5 Star Dimming Rating(click on the image for more info)

Dimmer Type BuzzingVisual

Dimming Range

Notes Average Rating

Lightwave RFWired 5 5 Down to

10% 5Lightwave RF

Wireless 5 5 Down to 10% 5

Lutron Grafik Eye QS 5 4 Down to

20% 4.5

Lutron Rania 5 4 Down to 30% 4.5

Varilight V-Pro (JQP401W)

10E Batch5 5 Down to

10% 5

Follow this link to watch our videos showing the dimming compatibility tests.

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Which One Should You Choose?If you’ve got a home automation system:✓ Choose Megaman – It’s compatible with Lutron, Rako, Cbus, Lightwave RF and many

more home automation systems as well a most leading or trailing edge rotary dimmers.

If your downlights are positioned far apart with gaps of 1.5M or further:

✓ Choose Aurora – It’s brighter 520 lumen light output and wider 60 degree beam will ensure no dark patches are visible.

If you plan to leave your lights on for longer than 6 hours per day:

✓ Choose Philips - they’re the most reliable and designed to last, the Volvo of LEDs. The 5.4W is the best for commercial use.

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GU10 Comparison Table

LED Type Philips 3.5W Philips 4.3W Aurora 5W Philips 5.4W Megaman 6W

Halogen Equivalent 35W 50W 50W+ 50W 50W

Lumen 260-290lms 355-399lm 500-520lm 360-392lm 450lm

Efficacy 74lm/W 91lm/W 104lm/W 73lm/W 75lm/W

Dimmable Yes Yes Optional Yes YesLife Expectancy(Hours)

Co35,000 35,000 25,000 50,000 50,000

Colour Temperature

2700/3000/4000K

2700/3000/4000K 3000/4000K 2700/3000/4000

K2800/4000/6500

K

Beam Angle 40 Degree Only 40 Degree Only 60 Degree Only 25 & 40 Degree 35 Degree Only

Reliability A+ A+ A A+ A

Price £3.83 +VAT £4.99 +VAT £4.14 +VAT £7.93 +VAT £6.93 +VAT

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Our FavouriteWith all things considered, the personal favourite of Downlights.co.uk is…

The Megaman 6W GU10…

(click on the image for more info)

Why?► It’s more than bright enough to replace a 50 watt halogen at 450

lumens.► It’s highly reliable, not quite as reliable as Philips but has a very

low failure rate.► Sold for over 3 years with a proven track record of success.► But it’s the smooth dimming performance and broader dimming

compatibility that gives it the edge.

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Order From Downlights.co.uk

✓ Why take a risk with unbranded LEDs? Superior, premium quality brands like Aurora, Philips and Megaman cost the same.

✓ Expert advice. We’ve been selling many of these products for over 5 years and know everything about them. If we don’t know the answer, it’s not worth knowing.

✓ We regularly monitor our prices to ensure we offer the very best deals.✓ We always buy in bulk which means we pass on the savings and maintain high stock

levels.✓ As we always keep these popular items in stock, you can ensure you get your order

fast. If you place your order before 3PM you’ll get in next day.

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