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T8 LED Replacement 17 -Watt EQ T8 Color-changing Medium bi-pin base LED Tube Light Bulb

Ratings & Reviews for GE T8 LED Replacement 17 -Watt EQ T8 Color-changing Medium bi-pin base LED Tube Light Bulb

3.0
106
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 3 out of 5
106 Reviews


34% Recommend this product

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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.

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106 Customer Reviews

Easy energy saving retrofit

Easy way to replace conventional T-8 bulbs with these much more energy efficient options without changing the ballast

April 16, 2026
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Been working great for about a year

Would Recommend

I 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.

April 9, 2026
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Does not work

Would Not Recommend

The light only dimly glows and the color changing aspect doesn't even come close to working. Waste of time

March 15, 2026
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GE Lighting ExpertMarch 23, 2026

Did not work

Did not work

March 4, 2026
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GE Lighting ExpertMarch 15, 2026

Works in place of old florescent bulbs

Would Recommend

Works well, like that I can change the light warmth easily

March 4, 2026
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Great replacement for florescent fixtures

Would Recommend

I 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...

February 25, 2026
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LED light bulb conversion

Would Recommend

Great conversion option for old light bulbs that always blew out easily

February 20, 2026
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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.

February 18, 2026
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Great drop-in replacement for the old fluorescents

Great drop-in replacement for the old fluorescents.

January 19, 2026
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Big energy saver

Would Recommend

Great energy saver. As my standard tube lights burn out I replace them with LED'S

January 13, 2026
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Not compatible

Would Not Recommend

Despite GE’s claims, this bulb isn’t compatible. I guess we’re stuck with fluorescent.

November 15, 2025
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GE Lighting ExpertNovember 28, 2025

Energy-efficient LED color adjustable lamp

Would Recommend

Color 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.

November 10, 2025
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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.

July 10, 2025
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GE Lighting ExpertJuly 11, 2025