Key takeaways
- LEDs use much less electricity
- LEDs run cool and are more durable
- Modern LEDs can match the warm glow of older bulbs
- Incandescents burn out and break more easily
Power and cost
LED bulbs draw a fraction of the electricity of old incandescent bulbs, which matters when a display has hundreds of bulbs. They also let you put more lights on a circuit.
The upfront price is usually higher, but fewer replacements and lower power use help over time.
Look and feel
Early LEDs looked harsh, but today's warm white LEDs closely match classic bulbs. Colors are bold and saturated, and color-changing options are only possible with LEDs.
Many people cannot tell the difference at night from the street.
Durability
LEDs are solid, so they resist breakage, run cool to the touch and keep their color through the season. Incandescent bulbs have filaments that fail and glass that breaks.
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Quick answers
Do LEDs get as bright as old bulbs?
Yes. Commercial LEDs are very bright, and many people find them more vivid.
Are LEDs worth it for a small display?
Often yes, mainly for durability and reduced power. The savings grow as the display gets bigger.
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