Led tubes vs. fluorescent tubes: advantages and disadvantages

Published: 19.5.2023

Modified: 28.2.2025

Reading time: 15 minutes

Author name: Janne Halttu

Summary

LED lights are more energy efficient and longer lasting than fluorescent tubes
Fluorescent tubes contain harmful mercury, making recycling difficult
LED lights offer better light adjustability and colour rendering
LED lights have a higher initial investment, but higher long-term savings
LED lights significantly reduce environmental emissions and electricity consumption

Janne Halttu

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LedStore.fi entrepreneur who has built 4 detached houses and renovated several properties. 20 years of construction experience has given me a lot of knowledge about structures, and electrical work for several houses. I have worked with LED lighting for over 10 years. I am an expert in Led lighting, I write articles and I am a lighting designer. I often help clients with electrical and structural issues related to lighting and house construction.

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