Lepro LE LED Light Bulbs 60 Watt Equivalent, 9W 800 Lumens Non-Dimmable, Daylight White 5000K, A19 E26 Standard Medium Base, 10000 Hour Lifetime 5 Count

Why I tried these bulbs

I recently swapped out a mix of aging incandescents and yellowish LEDs in my home office, kitchen, and a vanity lamp with Lepro’s daylight A19 bulbs to see if an affordable 5‑pack could handle everyday lighting. I wanted a consistent, neutral-white look across spaces where clarity matters—task work, food prep, and getting color right at the mirror. These are billed as 60W equivalents at 800 lumens, 5000K daylight, non-dimmable, with a standard E26 base and a 10,000‑hour rating. On paper, that’s a straightforward value bulb. Here’s how they actually performed.

Installation and fit

Installation was uneventful—in a good way. The E26 base threaded smoothly into every fixture I tried: a desk lamp, two table lamps, a semi-flush ceiling fixture, an open pendant, and a bathroom vanity bar. The bulbs are the familiar A19 size, so there were no clearance surprises with shades or harp frames. They’re lightweight and seat firmly; no wobble in any of the sockets.

One practical tip: if your fixture has multiple bulbs, consider how bright you want the space to feel. Four of these in a small room can be overkill; I ended up using two in a four‑socket ceiling fan for a more balanced result.

Brightness and color quality

At 800 lumens, these are right where a modern 60W equivalent should be. In a standard lampshade, one bulb easily filled a 12×12 ft room with usable light; in open fixtures, they punch even harder. The 5000K color temperature delivers a crisp, neutral-to-cool daylight tone. Text looks sharper on paper, and surfaces appear clean without the amber cast of 2700K bulbs.

Color rendering is respectable for everyday use—skin tones, fabrics, and food looked natural in my spaces. If you’re extremely picky about color accuracy (photography, art, or high-end makeup work), you might want to hunt for a specified high-CRI option, but for typical home and office tasks these were more than adequate. The key is understanding the vibe: these read bright and clear, not cozy. If you want a warm, relaxing feel for a bedroom or den, this is the wrong color temperature; look for 2700–3000K instead.

Startup, flicker, and noise

These are instant-on. There’s no warm-up period—flip the switch and they’re at full brightness immediately. I didn’t notice visible flicker in normal use. A quick check with a smartphone camera in slow motion showed minimal banding, suggesting the driver is decently smoothed for a budget bulb. They’re also quiet. No buzzing from any of the fixtures, including a metal desk lamp that tends to amplify noise with some LEDs.

Heat and build

Heat output is low compared to older bulbs. After an hour of use, the base was warm but not hot, and the plastic dome stayed comfortable to the touch. That’s helpful for small shades or fixtures within reach. As with most non-dimmable budget LEDs, I prefer using them in open or ventilated fixtures to preserve lifespan. They’ll work in enclosed fixtures, but any LED will tend to run warmer there, which can shorten life.

Build-wise, they feel like standard consumer LEDs: plastic lens, compact heat sink, simple finish. Nothing premium, nothing flimsy. For basic household use, that’s perfectly fine.

Energy and efficiency

At 9W for 800 lumens, efficacy lands around 89 lm/W—solid for a no-frills bulb. Swapping these in where 60W incandescents used to live is a material energy savings, especially across multiple fixtures and long daily runtimes. They also run cooler, so there’s a secondary comfort benefit in small rooms.

Longevity and reliability

The rated 10,000-hour life (about nine years at three hours a day) is adequate, though not class-leading—many midrange LEDs quote 15,000+ hours. That said, I care more about failure modes and consistency. Over several weeks of use, I saw no dimming, color shift, or intermittent behavior. If you want to maximize lifespan, avoid enclosed fixtures, use them in moderate ambient temperatures, and keep them off dimmer circuits entirely.

Where they work best

• Home office, kitchen, laundry, garage: Spaces where clarity and contrast matter. These shine in task lighting.
• Vanity or makeup area if you prefer daylight tones: The cool-white balance makes it easier to see true colors versus warm bulbs.
• Reading and project tables: Crisp light without glare, especially under a shade.

Where they’re less ideal:
- Mood lighting in bedrooms or living rooms: 5000K reads clean, not cozy. Choose warm white instead.
- Dimmable circuits: These are non-dimmable. On a dimmer, expect flicker, dropout, or premature failure.
- Multi-bulb fixtures in small rooms: Four bulbs at 800 lumens each can be too bright. Use fewer sockets or a lower-lumen bulb.

Compatibility notes

• Standard E26 sockets: No issues across lamps, pendants, and ceiling fixtures I tried.
• 3‑way lamps: These will operate at a single brightness level. You won’t get stepped power.
• Smart or electronic switches: On/off smart switches are typically fine; dimming smart switches are not.
• Motion sensors: The simple on/off type should be fine; avoid circuits that leak current or have dimming functions.
• Location availability: These are commonly sold as a 5‑pack and, at the time of testing, not sold in California.

Value

As a five-pack, the per-bulb cost is compelling. You’re getting consistent brightness, good daylight color, and quiet operation without paying for dimming or specialty features you may not need. If you’re refreshing multiple fixtures or standardizing the light profile across a few rooms, the bundle format makes sense.

If you need dimmability, higher CRI, or a longer rated life, those features exist—but you’ll pay more. For basic, dependable daylight lighting, these hit the sweet spot on price-to-performance.

Practical tips for a good setup

• Stick to one color temperature per room. Mixing warm and daylight bulbs in the same space can look odd.
• In multi-bulb fixtures, start with fewer bulbs installed and add more only if needed.
• Avoid dimmer circuits altogether. If you must dim, buy a dimmable bulb and a compatible dimmer.
• Use open or ventilated fixtures to help lifespan. Heat is the enemy of LED drivers.

Pros and cons

Pros
- Bright, consistent daylight tone that makes tasks easier
- Instant-on, no visible flicker, and silent operation
- Standard A19/E26 fit; easy to install across common fixtures
- Energy-efficient at 9W for 800 lumens
- Strong value as a 5‑pack

Cons
- Non-dimmable limits placement options
- 10,000-hour rating is fine but not top-tier
- 5000K isn’t for cozy spaces; get warm white if that’s your goal
- Can be too bright when you load up multi-bulb fixtures in small rooms

Recommendation

I recommend the Lepro A19 daylight bulbs for anyone who wants bright, clean, no-nonsense lighting in work-forward areas: kitchens, home offices, garages, and vanities where daylight balance is helpful. They’re easy to live with—instant-on, quiet, and consistent—and they deliver real energy savings over legacy incandescents. The value is especially strong if you’re standardizing several fixtures at once.

Skip them if you need dimming, demand higher-CRI color accuracy for critical tasks, or prefer a warmer, cozier ambiance. In those cases, look for a dimmable warm-white bulb or a high-CRI model. Otherwise, for clear, reliable, and efficient everyday light, this 5‑pack is a smart, budget-friendly choice.