We moved about three years ago and replaced 50+ bulbs with 2 1/2 brands of LEDs.
Phillips - around 40 regular socket, BR30 recessed, and 4x hue bulbs. Not a single failure or flicker. Am particularly a fan of the warm glow for nicer dimming at night.
Hyperikon. They were the only brand with the smaller PAR16 bulbs at the time, at least in warmer color-temp. They look absolutely fantastic as down-wash lights on walls. However, 2/8 are out or intermittent after just 3 years of low usage (they were in a low traffic area).
Random brands from promos / utility give-aways. Used three of these in the garage, and 2/3 already burned out.
TLDR: Quality matters, and high quality bulbs definitely last IME.
Phillips - around 40 regular socket, BR30 recessed, and 4x hue bulbs. Not a single failure or flicker. Am particularly a fan of the warm glow for nicer dimming at night.
Hyperikon. They were the only brand with the smaller PAR16 bulbs at the time, at least in warmer color-temp. They look absolutely fantastic as down-wash lights on walls. However, 2/8 are out or intermittent after just 3 years of low usage (they were in a low traffic area).
Random brands from promos / utility give-aways. Used three of these in the garage, and 2/3 already burned out.
TLDR: Quality matters, and high quality bulbs definitely last IME.