LED Lighting vs. Traditional Lighting: Which Is Better?

Even if you think a traditional light bulb is a great option for your warehouse or parking garage, high intensity LED lighting may actually be the better choice.

High intensity LED lighting has a longer lifespan than traditional solutions. The average LED light will last 50,000 hours minimum, which is perfect for a warehouse or parking garage setting. Since they last so long, you’re not going to have to change them as often. The time saved from switching out these bulbs gives you the opportunity to focus on other business-related tasks.

High intensity LED lighting is also more energy efficient than typical bulbs. LEDs only use about 15% of the energy that a standard halogen light uses. They provide up to 85% more light output, as well. Compared to traditional lighting and depending on what kind of LED lighting you choose, you can save you up to 90% on your energy bill.

Surprisingly, safety is actually the most overlooked when it comes to benefits of LED bulbs. LEDs barely emit heat compared to a traditional bulb that converts more than 90% of energy into heat. Because of this, using LEDs won’t overheat your workers and won’t force you to spend extra money on air conditioning.

If you plan on using LEDs as warehouse lighting fixtures, you’re going to have the best color rendering index (or CRI) on the market. What this means is that LED lighting is bright and white, unlike a traditional bulb that’s yellow and almost monochromatic. Look for LEDs with a CRI between 65 and 95. Those will get you the best color.

Finally, LED lighting comes in many shapes and sizes. Consider LED string lights: they’re extremely small so they can be used in any application. You can even combine the lights in bunches to get a traditional-looking bulb. Most people choose to use this type of LED lighting in isolation as a small light for projects. Others will string them out in a linear fashion for a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Compared to standard lighting, LED bulbs are the better option. They last longer, cost less, and are much safer.