Color rendering comparisons: Cree vs. GE (pictures)
These two LEDs both promise professional-level color quality. So which one looks better?

Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
Click through to see how the Cree TW Series LED and the GE Reveal LED stack up to a 60-watt incandescent in terms of color accuracy.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
We'll start simple, with five color swatches. Here's the 60-watt incandescent.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
And here's the same shot lit by the Cree TW Series LED.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
Now, it's the GE Reveal LED's turn. Notice that it isn't quite as bright (570 lumens, compared to 800 from Cree).
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
Next up: bell peppers. Again, we'll start with the 60-watt incandescent.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
Here's the Cree TW Series.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
And here's the GE Reveal LED.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
Time for candy -- peanut M&Ms, to be exact. Here's how they look under a 60-watt incandescent..
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
...and here's how they look under the Cree TW Series LED...
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
...and here they are under a GE Reveal LED.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
Here's a healthier option for that sweet tooth -- neatly sliced citrus fruits. Again, we'll start with the 60-watt incandescent...
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
...followed by the Cree TW Series LED...
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
...and finally the GE Reveal LED.
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
We'll finish with mixed berries. Here's the incandescent...
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
...here's the Cree TW Series...
Color rendering comparison shots: Cree TW Series vs. GE Reveal
...and here's the GE Reveal. Notice that the bowl looks more white and natural than the yellowy Cree-lit shot. In our tests, the GE Reveal actually outperformed Cree in terms of color rendering. What do you think? Which bulb do you prefer?