# $5 LED Bulbs The Philips 8.5-W LED Bulb is the Most Affordable LED Bulb Around By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/85w-led References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/philips-60-w-led-bulb/37121/) & [newscenter.philips](http://www.newscenter.philips.com/main/standard/news/press/2015/20150422-Philips-Sets-New-Standard-for-60-watt-LED-Pricing.wpd) The Philips 8.5-W LED bulb is aiming to change the perception of LED bulbs as being unaffordable to most. The most affordable LED bulb on the market, this bulb costs just five bucks -- $4.97 to be precise. Over its lifetime, the bulb represents savings of $62 compared to a regular incandescent bulb. As its name suggests, the bulb uses only 8.5 Watts of power. It is available in a warm white color temperature, putting out 800 lumens of light. A daylight version will also be available. Both bulbs will be available at Home Depot stores. LED lightbulbs are proving to be a great way to reduce energy consumption, and now it finally looks like they're becoming affordable as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable LED Lighting:** The growing trend of LED bulbs becoming more affordable creates opportunities for companies to introduce new and innovative products at competitive prices. - **Energy-efficient Lighting:** The increasing demand for energy-efficient lighting solutions offers opportunities for companies to develop new products that meet consumer needs while reducing energy consumption. - **Retail and Home Improvement:** As LED bulbs become more affordable and widely available, the retail and home improvement industries can capitalize on this trend by offering a variety of LED lighting options to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting Industry:** The lighting industry has the opportunity to develop new and innovative affordable LED lighting products to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient options. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can capitalize on the trend of affordable LED lighting by developing new and innovative products, such as smart lighting systems, that are accessible and affordable to a wider range of consumers. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry has the opportunity to increase sales and profits by offering a range of affordable and energy-efficient LED lighting options to consumers, both in-store and online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Down-Lighted Smart Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze.md) - [Low-Cost In-Cabinet Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gmpyssling-led-light.md) - [Smart High-Lumen Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifx-1.md) - [Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame.md) - [Matter-Enabled RGB Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-2.md) - [High-Performance Residential LED Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-led-lighting.md) - [Smart Lighting Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kajplats.md) - [Smart Fairy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fairy-lights.md) - [Smart Home Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cync-reveal.md)