If you're happy with your current 25w light levels.....
594477
....take note - these are BRIGHT !!  Subjectively more llke 40w or maybe more. Too bright for my use. They do a 15w version which would probably be more to my needs. (But you can get an inline lamp dimmer for the same price as a 12-pack of these - so that's what I did.....)
2516202
I bought the 35w 5000k which are nice and white.  They are bright and seem to light up the road nice with no flicker, but I suggest installing the relay I popped my fuses as soon as I turned them on. Had to replace with 15amp ones instead of 10. Haven't had a problem after connecting directly to the battery with relay. Will update to see how long the bulbs produce  white light and last. So far though I like em.
4817804
I have had this light system in my kitchen for four or five years. It makes a striking statement. The only issue is the included 35w bulbs. They are the cheap ones that do not put out as much light as the high end bulbs. As they burned out I replaced them with Philips Eco Vantage 35w bulbs that put out 710 lumens each instead of probably 400 lumens. Home Depot calls them 50w replacement but they actually use 35w which will not overload the ballast. The new bulbs made a big difference. I like this light
1488159
Replaced five T12 fixtures in my workshop with four of these (4000K). Result: Considerably brighter, with better color rendition (what I'd call a "bright white"), reduction of power from 400 watts (10, 40W tubes) to 160 watts (4, 40W fixtures), and no hum. The hanging hardware (hooks and wires) were fine. Note: the color sample on the website suggests the 4000K version is a "warm" white. Not so. It's a bright, "pure" white, which is what I wanted.
96733
I just put a pair of these in my lamp thats on a nightly timer running from 7p.m. until 3 a.m., so far I'm very happy with light output and color temp. I'm so use to the old tungsten filament type bulbs that I prefer color temp around 2700k and these do the trick. Brightness is 40 watt equivalent if not a little brighter so I'm happy about this too, they are dimmable too without the flickering many other dimmable LEDs have. The glass globe fits my lamp housing with just enough clearance. I noticed the factory box had a green sticker covering something they wanted to hide, I couldn't leave it wondering so I got out my pocket knife and scraped it away only to notice it covered the Energy Star Symbol, I can only guess TCP lost the rights to claim this product is Energy Star efficient  and lost its verification. These are UL listed and RoHS Compliant so that gives peace of mind as many LED bulbs lack the UL verification. I will update and new findings as I do pile up the hours on these 2 LED bulbs. They do have a 3 year Warranty.
3757158
For when you actually want to have light...
3245928
I have  both  the frosted cover and clear cover 8 foot LED bulbs.
I love converting over to LEDs because they save so much on your energy and electric bill. I purchased two of these 8' lights to try it out in my garage fixtures. One has a clear lens and one has a frosted lens, both are 5000 K.
The fixture that I put them in are high output fixtures and the Bulbs  were 110 W each. I went from using 220 W in the fixture (with two of the old bulbs )to 72 W (with the new bulbs ) so I'm only using about one third of the energy that I was using per fixture. The light output seems to be just about as much as my old bulbs also.
Before I ordered these I thought these bulbs would plug directly into my tombstones but I was wrong. I had more of an oval-shaped tombstone and these need more of a circle. I contacted Hyperikon and they sent me the tombstones with Clips to support the center of the bulb for free which is awesome.
All you have to do to get these bulbs to work is bypass your ballast and maybe change your tombstones which I was happy to do because the one I Bypassed was burnt out anyway. It seems like I always have problems with these high output ballasts burning out and with these LEDs I don't have to worry about that anymore.
These bulbs produce a super white light at 5000 K which really brightens it up in my garage. To be honest I really don't know which ones I like better the clear cover or the frosted. I think the clear cover looks cool and more modern but the frosted cover seems like it is it a little easier on your eyes if looking towards the bulb. Both of them seem to put out the same amount of light and to be honest when I order more to change out the rest it's really going to be a tough decision to decide which ones I'm going to go with.
Another thing I like about these bulbs is they are instant on and you do not have to wait for them to warm up.
These bulbs do have a slight sag to them if you do not use clips in the center however it's not really a big issue and work just as well either way.
These bulbs also come with a five year warranty and our UL certified so I'm not afraid to use them.
Overall I'm definitely happy with these and would recommend them to anyone and I will definitely purchase more in the future to finish swapping out my other fixtures.
The photos below are of the clear bulb only.
* I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my unbiased review and my review is 100% my own honest opinion*
Please feel free to ask questions
2634596
1 lamp was DOA. I reported it and a replacement was sent without question. At 3500K it does away with the typical 2700K yellow look. I have 4 can fixtures in a 10x12 room. these provide a comfortable level of lighting. If you need it bright I would recommend a higher wattage output or 4100K that would appear to be brighter because of the white factor.
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This 3000k variation on G7's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/2700k-BR40-model/dp/B00F4S1ZNE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">2700k BR40 model</a>&nbsp;has definitely whiter, more cheerful light, but not cold. Colors seem accurate and pleasing.

It looks and feels like quality. Well marked with lumens, wattage, model number, etc.

If you want more of a spot light, G7's&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/PAR38-bulb/dp/B00F4S1XTU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">PAR38 bulb</a>&nbsp;puts out 1200 lumens of gorgeous focused light.

- - - Dimming - - -

Dimming performance is excellent. Smooth taper, down to about 1% brightness. Silent and flicker-free at all levels. Energy consumed at lowest setting: 1/4 watt!

I tested with 3 different wall dimmers, all of which are marked "Incandescent Only" (see Note 2 for details).

LED bulbs can be more dimmer-friendly than any other bulb type. At low levels, the light does not turn orange, and the efficiency does not plummet. An energy saving win-win.

- - - Compared to Other Brands - - -

I'm not seeing very good alternatives in this 1600-lumen range.

 - Bioluz has a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/1400-lumen-17-watt-model/dp/B00IOW5HTK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">1400 lumen 17 watt model</a>, but it's 2700k with no stated CRI and no stated warranty.

 - GSTAR has a&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/1043-lumen-15-watt-model/dp/B00HUGRW4O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">1043 lumen 15 watt model</a>&nbsp;that's 3000k

If you know of better alternatives, please post a comment.

- - - Key Specifications - - -

1600 . Lumens
22 . . Watts Claimed
22.1 . . Watts Measured (after 15 minutes warm-up)
72.4 . . Lumens per watt (Efficiency)
80 . . Color Rendering (CRI. See Note 1)
3000k . Color temperature
25,000 . Average Life (claimed) (hours)
Dimmable
Silent
No Outdoor use
10 year warranty

- - - Disclosure - - -

The manufacturer gave me this bulb for review. I believe my review is impartial.

- - - Notes - - -

Note 1: Color Rendering Index tells you how faithfully a bulb illuminates all different colors. 80 is good, 90 is better.

Note 2: Dimming: I tested with Lutron model D600RH-DK; Lutron model DV-600P-WH; and Leviton model 6602. Smooth, quiet dimming with all three. Energy consumption seems to reduce in direct proportion to brightness...for example, brightness seems to be about 5% when the bulb + dimmer are consuming 5% of 22 watts. When set below 25% (or 50% on the Leviton), dimmers may not start this bulb from cold-off state.

~~~ Comments & questions welcome ~~~
1692645
I got a 6-pack of these (listed as 50W Equivalent, 3000K Soft White) to replace some 50W halogens in my kitchen/dining area. Compared with the halogens:
The light from these is less yellow, as expected. I'd say the 3000K rating is accurate.
These bulbs are quite a bit brighter than the (cheap) 50W halogens; these feel more like 75W equivalent to me.
These work well with my old&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Lutron-Diva-Dimmer/dp/B004DZOMKC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Lutron Diva Dimmer</a>, and I haven't noticed any buzzing from either the bulbs or the dimmer. The color remains constant when dimming, unlike halogens which become more orange.
The dispersion of the beam is about the same as before, maybe a little narrower.
1162049
I bought this one to increase the lighting of my living room.  It's a good choice.  I put 3x 26W CFL (equivalent to 100W) bulbs and they worked fine.  Sometimes the lighting is too much so I turn off one or two of them.  If possible, I will change the bulbs to 60W.  100W is a little too much.

The plastic part doesn't matter at all.  You don't touch it.  You don't stare at it.  Who cares it's glass or plastic?

By the way, I bought a similar floor lamp (from another brand) in Target.  But I returned it because the base was not stable enough.
591999
I tried these along with some LE 5w, 3000k lamps. Both give a nice warm light, but I much prefer this one because it gives a tiny bit more ambient light and a lot more flood. These are 60, and the LEs are 38. It's a big difference, but it's nowhere near the ambient light of the 50w halogens I'm replacing. So far, all the LEDs I've tried are very directional (think flashlight compared to floodlight). In the end, though, I'll be running 56w (7@6w) compared with 350w (7@50w), so I'll put up with an odd shadow or two.
4275911
These lights are AWESOME!  I was so frustrated at the low light output from our new 40W max ceiling fan that I was ready to replace it... until an electrician recommended trying LED bulbs as a way of skirting the low wattage issue.  Now it gives off the equivalent of 60W AND it's cheaper to run.  LOVE IT!

PS-- Highly recommend going with the warm white..... I ordered the daylight to start and it looked terrible, very artificial looking.  The warm white is perfect.
3814181
Great light. I use it in tandem with my 150w MH it gives the tank a nice cool blue temp. I recommend getting the Kessil spectral controller as well, gives you the ability to program your light cycle while simulating dusk/dawn.
Warning these lights have more output than their perceived brightness. As with any new lights, make sure you acclimate your tank to the new lights. Start with a medium low intensity and raise it up 5-10% each week until your reach your desired level.

I have tried several different types of LEDs and the a360we is easily my favorite. The color, output and intensity cant be beat.
2235550
I replaced a couple of 65W BR30 incandescent bulbs with the Portola in our stairwell. At 4000K these, of course, are whiter light and also brighter. And at 54W less power usage, nothing to complain about. G7 is a great company too--great warranty and it isn't just words, they stand behind their products.
3536777
I bought this to put in my old 5-Cell Maglite in order to boost brightness and for longer battery life (though honestly with the old bulb I didn't use it enough to worry about the battery life so much).  You will definitely get brighter!  However, you'll lose most of your ability to focus the light--probably due to the flat LED (as opposed to a protruding incandescent bulb), and you'll have one VERY bright center spot surrounded by a lesser (but still bright) ring of light.  So unless you are dying for more power or are an eco diehard, I'd stick with the old bulb.  But it is nice to be able to preserve and bring vintage tech into the modern era--for that I gave it 4 out of 5.
3845602
Love that these replace the typical 65W bub. I would swear they are brighter as well, and certainly better use of electricity, so saving me money in the long-run.  Better half thought they were too bright, so being dimmable, we only run them about 1/2 power and saves me even more money... and sets the mood (if you know what I mean!).