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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…
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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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✓ 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
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