Category: Lighting

HouseAssay.com ranks lighting products for American homes, including LED bulbs, smart lights, indoor and outdoor fixtures, portable lamps, specialty lights, and lighting accessories. Each ranking uses the same published criteria, so you can compare products on brightness, color, safety, and value rather than on marketing claims.

Choosing a light is easier when you know what the numbers mean. Brightness is measured in lumens, not watts. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin, where lower numbers look warmer and higher numbers look cooler. Color rendering is measured by CRI, and a score of 80 or higher suits most rooms. This category explains these terms in plain language and applies them consistently in every review.