
Ratings & Reviews for GE T8 LED Replacement 17 -Watt EQ T8 Color-changing Medium bi-pin base LED Tube Light Bulb
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers are sharply divided on this LED bulb product. Many report dangerous malfunctions including smoke, melting plastic, overheating, and fire hazards shortly after installation, particularly when adjusting color settings, prompting widespread returns. However, those with compatible fixtures praise the color-adjustable lighting between warm, cool, and daylight temperatures, energy efficiency, and flicker-free brightness. Several note the bulbs require specific electronic ballasts to function safely, and confusion over compatibility requirements led many to experience complete failure or fixture damage. Overall, reviewers remain split between strong satisfaction and severe safety concerns.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Easy energy saving retrofit
Easy way to replace conventional T-8 bulbs with these much more energy efficient options without changing the ballast
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Been working great for about a year
Would RecommendI took the old fluorescent light out, and put this LED tube in its place. It's been working perfectly well since then. No issues, and my fixture/ballast is probably over 30 years old. This is a light we leave on 24/7/365 and it's been on several light settings this past year. I would definitely buy more of these.
Does not work
Would Not RecommendThe light only dimly glows and the color changing aspect doesn't even come close to working. Waste of time
Did not work
Did not work
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Works in place of old florescent bulbs
Would RecommendWorks well, like that I can change the light warmth easily
Great replacement for florescent fixtures
Would RecommendI chose this product because an under cabinet florescent light died at my daughters house. Upon research I discovered that Oregon passed a law in 2025 that outlawed Florescent bulbs. This led bulb/tube is a direct replacement for which she required. It fit perfectly in the old fixture. It provides the choice of different lighting options (warm to cool). It is a slight bit brighter than the old bulb, but that is to be expected with a led light. All-in-all, a great replacement for existing flore...
LED light bulb conversion
Would RecommendGreat conversion option for old light bulbs that always blew out easily
Great option
I got this light because I have plants hanging by my kitchen sink and needed a new fixture. These a re purfect for the fixture I got and the lighting requirements of my Hoya collection.
Great drop-in replacement for the old fluorescents
Great drop-in replacement for the old fluorescents.
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Big energy saver
Would RecommendGreat energy saver. As my standard tube lights burn out I replace them with LED'S
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Not compatible
Would Not RecommendDespite GE’s claims, this bulb isn’t compatible. I guess we’re stuck with fluorescent.
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Energy-efficient LED color adjustable lamp
Would RecommendColor adjustable from cool white to daylight via a little switch that is easily accessible even after installation. Personally, I like daylight color rendering in my walk-in closet to see the true colors of my clothes. I will buy more of these for undercabinet lighting in my kitchen where I may want cool white.
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Not sure
Specifications were right. I bought 2, only 1 lighted up for 10 minutes then it turn off; the other one didn’t light up at all. Will soon return items.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting GE Lighting. I'm happy to assist you. We are sorry to learn that the product did not meet the ...
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting GE Lighting. I'm happy to assist you. We are sorry to learn that the product did not meet the ...