Energy saving light bulbs: Compare features & prices Osram Parathom Classic A40 review

The 40W equivalent Osram Parathom is an LED light bulb - a totally different and much more advanced (and much more expensive) technology than the common energy-saving type, the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) or the old-fashioned incandescent. Can it possibly be worth the money? We put it through extensive lab testing to find out.
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Osram Parathom Classic A40

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Typical price
GBP19.90
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Specification
Type of bulb LED
Fitting E27
Wattage (W) 8
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