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Cree shines a light on three-way LEDs (pictures)

Cree is the first big-name bulb maker to add a three-way LED to its roster.

Megan Wollerton
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Behold! A new, three-in-one Cree

Cree's new three-way LED costs $25 (£15, AU$27) in the US, with UK and Australian prices and availability yet to be announced.

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It can transition between 320, 820, and 1,620 lumens (equivalent to 30W, 60W, and 100W).

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The 30W replacement setting.

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The 60W replacement setting.

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The 100W replacement setting.

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It uses just 3W, 8W, and 18W, depending on the setting.

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This bulb's 2,700K color temperature makes it a reasonable replacement for standard incandescents.

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The fine print says that this bulb is "suitable for damp locations."

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The design is very similar to existing Cree bulbs.

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This bulb has a 25,000-hour expected lifespan -- that's nearly 3 years.

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It also comes with a 10-year warranty.

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It's designed for standard fixture mounts.

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It costs $15 more than Cree's $9.97 60W replacement LED, but only $5 more than Cree's $19.97 100W replacement LED.

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A side-by-side comparison of the Cree three-way bulb (60W replacement setting, left) and the Cree 60W replacement bulb (right).

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And here's a side-by-side comparison of the Cree three-way bulb (100W replacement setting, left) and the Cree 100W replacement bulb (right).

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