CFL bulbs
- Are somewhat larger than usual incandescent (if space in your fixture is limited)
- Are not as aesthetically pleasing as LEDs (if bulb is visible)
- Have a life of 8,000 to 12,000 hours
- Have some mercury
- Are not dimmable
- Are less expensive than LED’s
- Energy savings are about 20% less than an LED
- Can be dimmable
- Are more aesthetically pleasing
- Have an expected life of 30,000 hours +
- Are smaller than CFL’s of the same wattage
- Are cool to the touch
- Are now only slightly more expensive than CFLs while saving 25% more energy
