Energy saving light bulbs: Compare features & prices Philips Softone Dimmable 12W review

Will this CFL light bulb from big brand Philips do what all good light bulbs should and light up quickly, run efficiently and last for its claimed lifetime or more? Or will the Philips Softone Dimmable 12W leave you in the dark while you wait for it to come on fully, or once it's expired before its time? We put it through our independent lab testing to find out - that means leaving samples continuously on for the equivalent of five years, switching other samples on and off 30,000 times and measuring how efficient the bulb is
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Philips Softone Dimmable 12W

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GBP7.95
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Specification
Type of bulb CFL
Wattage (W) 12
Fitting E27
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