4 Flame Bulbs Compared: As Seen on TV vs Amazon

Today I'm comparing four LED flame bulbs to see which is best. One is an As Seen on TV offering and the other three are popular options on Amazon. (By the way, KZbin has eliminated polls, so you won't see it anymore!)
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[@cheater00]

Here's a thing you might not know: most of those "flickering" flame effect lights animate the flame effect by using a very special signal source - Chinese jingle song generators! if you connected a speaker you could hear music! you can even "pick up" the light using a light dependent resistor and amplify it! Those jingle chips are used because of how cheap they are - cheaper than making a dedicated "flame" chip. Hope someone found that fact fun!

[@mr.aizawa5257]

Is there a video of someone showing this? I would love to see it.

[@cameranmanner4701]

i thought it was a row of led lights program to do a flame pattern. not sure about the song you mention. i would like to see a link that you mention.

[@cheater00]

@@cameranmanner4701 something has to control which LEDs get turned on. That's how they do it!

[@coondogtheman]

Sort of like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PVgoqerKaNraM I did something like that.

[@richard1113]

I guess it would be a "fact" if you had proof. I'm not saying you are lying but without evidence this is just a nice story.

[@GeoffDaCow]

Thumbnail looks like he’s about to perform the dopest ritual of 2019 🔥

[@Freakinreviews]

LOL it really does!

[@Cole-ek7fh]

the youtube subscriber summoning.

[@nbookie]

Would you be willing to put these on your front porch and show us what they look like from the curb or sidewalk distance? Does the flicker effect go away at distance?

[@GigawingsVideo]

Now I imagine As Seen On TV selling cultist book on how to do stanic ritual and Freakin' Reviews did review on the book. "And now we going to summon Beelzebub, let see how well this ritual work"

[@tartsonawire]

I thought so, too! James was looking a little scary 😟 And then you see 4:04 😄

[@sziltner]

I'm 78 years old, that being said I remember when Bell and Howell was the best movie projectors and cameras. Now Bell and Howell stands for "Don't buy me I am junk." Maybe not the same company? Anyway, I liked the Hudson best with Omicoo a very close second. Last was Bell and Howell. Good video! 👍

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I'm almost 60 and it's sad what they've done with the Bell and Howell name.

[@MrBomasBalloons]

This has happened to many companies - they declare bankruptcy and have to sell off assets. Sometimes the new owner will continue their product line, sometimes they just want the patents, and sometimes they just want to acquire the name to market cheap generic crap under.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Mr. Boma's Balloons That’s exactly what happened.

[@TechTimeWithEric]

I am 34 and I was thinking, "Dang I Bell and Howell made some good quality stuff now that just sell their name to junk". Sadly, this has happened to many companies like Blaupunkt and Dual as well.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Eric Brunhammer Blaupunkt got punked.

[@alexismontes4164]

Man I really love this channel, he actually reviews them good & doesn’t just unbox them just to talk about them. Already done purchases because of him.

[@Trazynn]

When you're buying multiple you robably want to combine the Hudson and the Omicoo. That way their pattern won't synchronise when you switch both on at the same time.

[@jaredross9]

I don't have any issue with the Hudson synchronizing.

[@Herky2012]

I have a feeling a lamp shade might have an effect on how these look. Might want to give it a try.

[@semones57]

The fourth one As seen on TV, looks like it is sending out an SOS. The Hudson is my favorite, thanks for sharing.

[@isingbass]

Of the ones I've tried, the Hudsons are my favorite so far--relatively bright and natural motion--and they have a range of packages available. I was able to easily mod their rechargeable ones for beautiful stage props. That Lumiereholic one was... different. With the flame cutout shapes I guess it could work for some niche purpose.

[@grin5742]

So happy by how much your channel has grown! I remember subscribing after one of your first reviews. I don’t buy anything but i love the energy of your channel. Can’t wait to see where you go.

[@jfkwoolf2000]

I was literally just lookin' at buyin' a bulb like this! Ty fer the timely review.

[@ravenclanx]

This is what i love about this channel, James reviews products I never even hear about.

[@ToyotaCelicaDude1]

I was thinking about Gilligan's Island when the video started! You're awesome. Great review!

[@robertj3116]

Awesome to know before you buy. Thanks for taking the time for all the videos.

[@kayesfavoritethings6745]

Great video. Been thinking about getting some of these and now I know which to get!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@2788Flyers]

Thanks for doing this. I agree Hudson for the Win! I just ordered mine on Amazon.

[@CrushDani]

Omicoo looks nicest from the video IMHO.

[@J3rbski]

I like that you added the poll to make it more interactive with your audience.

[@marks5777]

I think the 1st one looked the most like a flame type light. I like the 3rd one because it had some flame effect but not as much as the 1st one. I do not like the looks of either the 2nd or the 4th (Bell & Howell)... tie for last.

[@humorinpolitics56]

I picked omicoo. I liked the look of the Hudson a tiny bit more, but the omicoo with the 4 modes and best of all, they come in a 2 pack won out for me.

[@JakeSnake07]

Frankly, the 4 modes doesn't matter. You're only ever going to use two of them. (not to mention that it's really only 3 modes.)

[@thekrazykshow8011]

Your a great reviewer , and you save people $$ by doing these reviews, because the infomercials try to hype up the product they sell, when they know it is junk, thank you for what you do

[@charlesjohnson3463]

Yknow I never buy any of the products reviewed, nor do I need them. But I have to say I don’t miss a single video. I love watching your vids, there’s something mesmerizing about all of your videos and the way you review products! Love you James keep up the amazing work

[@stephaniecomeau911]

Nice! I've been looking forward to this review. I've been wanting to purchase them for myself. I'm so thankful that you continue to do honest reviews for us. Thanks so much, and give Baily all my love and kisses 💜

[@mrEbraheem]

I'm so happy for you dude. I see you have more and more subscribers. I wish you reach 1m pretty soon! 🙌💕

[@Freakinreviews]

Thank you!

[@QuintinGellar]

@@Freakinreviews should have tried one from aliexpress also.

[@chadcrigger3101]

Been looking at these and now have ordered the omicoo because of your review. Thank you so much for this review. I really trust your reviews.

[@unohav1]

I own the Omicoo one. I bought them for my outside lights for Halloween. They looked very cool, however I wouldn’t recommend as a normal outside light as it is much dimmer than a normal bulb, and this one was even the brightest I could find. Would definitely look cool as accent lighting indoors, but I only used for Halloween and packed them away. I also never used the other modes, which I regret, because that “breathing” mode looked cool. Next time I unpack them I will have to do so.

[@Pienimusta]

Upside down effect is actually quite cool. Have few of them hanging as lanterns on balcony.

[@Moth_Dust]

Hey man love your reviews, hoping for more cooking related ones in the future 😎

[@LisaAHavekost]

Love your channel, you've saved me money and a lot of headaches!

[@Turbobuttes]

My favorite would be the Omicoo. Modes aside it's simply the one that flickers the least, so you could actually read something next to it. More of a candle effect than a fireplace effect, which makes complete sense for a light fixture.

[@stevekiss616]

Foremost, I want to express my appreciation to you for doing all the legwork you do on reviewing all these products. It is a valuable service. As for this one, it's the Hudson for me.

[@frozerekmeyata4091]

It's difficult to actually see the effect of those bulbs from a camera perspective, but I thought the Omicoo looked the best because it actually had what looked like a flame of gas that floated upwards while dissipating. And the second best was the Hudson.

[@mookzmom]

You’re a rock star in my book. I love the look of flame bulbs, but don’t see them as very practical for use in my little world. I love the little tea light size ones, though, for decorative effect around holidays. Thank you, James!

[@diversegardener392]

Thank you for the demos, I just bought one on line just don't know at the moment which I hope it's the 3rd one that's the one I liked.

[@2centchick]

Great comparison! I like the 1st one the best too.

[@Ironink]

Have you tested the LED candles? Myself, I like my Borg lamp with the lightning patterns.

[@Telcomvic]

I like the lumiereholic the best as it looks the most like an actual flame. The others don't really look like flames to me, but that might be because of them being on camera instead in person. We have one of those electric fireplaces with the pretend flames and it reminds me of that, which I love.

[@ziggymadison3488]

Great video. I would have liked to see the bulbs in some sort of glass sconce though.

[@egypshun03]

I have the omicoo for both my porch light and the light outside of my garage (exterior) and absolutely love them. My friends liked them too and ordered some for themselves

[@anothergoogler790]

Just a suggestion when you take them out of the box put the box in front of the lamp to distinguish them. Great review. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@leonardcrate]

Great review! and yea, the poll shows up for my laptop 😉 and I love Dio!!! 🤟

[@teddiandersson6744]

So do you have to turn the multi-mode lights on and off every time you want to use them if you only want to be using the flame mode? Also are any of them dimmable?

[@LordFalconsword]

Love to see your review of the blue versions.

[@randytenn]

Is the third one going to change modes everytime I turn it off then on? Is there a time limit where it keeps the same mode?

[@davidzemke2549]

I got the omicoo that says I can get different color after sync with bluetooth. Need help can you make a video?

[@acristinejones]

I bought the Hudson. Thanks for doing the review!

[@chriscopley7265]

Thanks for the review

[@danielarnold9466]

I like the base. Where did you get it?

[@LilJeff]

love these flame effect lights ..got mine but the brand is Hompavo

[@shannonwylie9419]

I like the Hudson first and the rest same as you. That one that looks like a little fire is cute. Charming. Lol. I want one. Thanks for the great review.

[@dtgoodwin]

There was a very nice Fiet brand during the holidays at Home Depot. Was very much like the Husdon as near as I can tell. Same shape, same effect, and single mode, but with orientation correction.

[@MrBomasBalloons]

I've tried 2 brands, Luxon and Eco-LED. The bulbs are pretty much identical, and look almost identical to the omicoo in your review. Both are 4 mode bulbs (including upside-down mode). Both have very good flame effects. The thing that bothers me about them is that they are both slightly pinkish-orange. It's a very strange color. I would like them to be more yellow-orange, like a real flame. On camera they appear much more yellow than they are live, so photos and videos are deceptive. I still like them well enough, but I look forward to the technology getting better in the next few years.

[@mookzmom]

Mr. Boma's Balloons, HEY! I didn’t know about those other 2 brands, but you bring up an interesting question now. I’m thinking you could color the bulb color if you can find a heat resistant dye...like maybe a resin dye or something. If you colored the cover an amber or yellow color, I bet the flame would look better,, eh?

[@lynneparry4074]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@RonOrud]

I’m curious as to which looked better behind a shade. I wonder if the “Lumi” May look best then?

[@NotAGolfer]

I used Hudson on my garages this year for Halloween and people loved them

[@Kelli_D.]

Hudson for the win for me, that 2nd one looks like the fake flame my electric fake fire place puts off lol I don't like the Belle and Howl it's just flickering not a Flame look at all and I just want one for my outside light, I'd think these would not attract bugs in the summer since they're yellow :).. What was Bailey's pick?

[@bodeine454]

It's hard to tell exactly what they look like on video vs in person but I agree that the Hudson has the most interesting flickering effect followed probably by the Omicoo mostly because of the four modes but I also like the effect of the Lumiereholic, I think it's unique. The Bell and Howell looks good also but maybe it's best intended for a farther distance away or inside of a frosty or colored or tinted globe. 👍

[@jordanlamb3551]

I bought the Omicoo bulbs (4 pack) and I was so excited to finally get them. Upon plugging one into a lamp to test, I was sadly disappointed that the color wasn't a flame color at all - it was PINK! I thought maybe it was the color of the lamp shade or the wall paint in the room so I tried them outside with 2 bulbs in my porch lights where I hoped to use these and they were still PINK! I tried taking pictures or video with my phone and the craziest thing was I could not get the pink to show at all. It looked prefect on video or picture. I left them on for hours hoping they may changed after use but nope, never changed. So my only complaint is color, the way it worked and the direction change when flipped was great. But I don't want a flickering pink light on my porch, lol. Attempting to return.

[@alexismichaela7110]

I would really like to see these reviewed with some sort of lamp shade. It really makes a difference in the way light is thrown, and (IMO) is a fairer review because most consumers would be using a shade.

[@dorism640]

I went back to the '60's listening to very loud rock and roll and having the lights flickering. God, I'm old!

[@Sarcastix7]

Omicoo is definitely the best. It looks like it has flames that shoot off the fire

[@Mikej1592]

I agree with you, Hudson 1st, Omico 2nd and the other two I just don't care for at all. I think the Hudson looks the best and the ability to install it upside down and it still look like a minecraft torch mounted on the wall is pretty cool. I want to install a few for outdoor party times. Thanks for making this, I sometimes dont like being swamped with choices I never know which one to buy.

[@paulhite7851]

I want to know where to get those bowling ball lamps. They're kinda cool!

[@-Dwight-Schrute]

Have to pick Hudson. Seems appropriate...

[@ZanesFacebook]

Yeah its probably the most realistic. But I don't think many people have a lot of experience using flame for light. Natural flame is really wild and inconsistent and the Hudson totally nails it

[@voldy3565]

How do you switch the modes tho?

[@swiftrick69]

I don’t like that you have to turn it off and on to cycle through the modes on the omicoo. If you have it on a switch, would you have to turn it off and on 4 times to get to your preferred mode?

[@truman4956]

Which are easiest to convert to battery powered (for Halloween props)?

[@bernarddenis9927]

I bought the brand flame effect bulb from amazon tmam, it works just fine. The wonderful flame with upside down feature is always burning upwards.

[@donw804]

Great review James! I have a question. Does the Omicoo cycle to the next effect each time it gets power? I have outdoor lights on a timer and would want it to lock in the upside-down mode when it turns on each night.

[@Freakinreviews]

I believe it cycles through each time you turn it on/off, but if you leave it off for 45 seconds, it'll reset to flame mode when you turn it on.

[@donw804]

@@Freakinreviews Thanks. Very helpful.

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

I just wanted to mention, the white covers pop off easily. Depending on your particular shade, you may prefer it off. (Like in my hanging Victorian oil lamp that was converted to electricity) There are so many flame bulbs now. I have one that looks like the Hudson with 4 modes like the omecoo. I got lucky.

[@lorenfitzgerald8783]

I have a couple that I use for the patio, I bought them through the catalog on Hawaiian airlines and really enjoy them. Lately I have tried to go solar wanting to use them in some special fixtures that I have purchased for my patio unfortunately unavailable except for sealed units.

[@Jameson4327]

Is the Hudson ok for outside?

[@ThreeDe]

I've been trying to find one like #2 but can't find them ? 😢 Does any one know if there called a different type? The other ones all like blurry and the same

[@noxumbra173]

Does the Omicoo come in different colors?

[@aaxmym]

Great vid. You don't mention anything regarding modes for the Hudson. Shall we assume you forgot, or shall we assume it is a single mode bulb? Thanks!

[@squidfizzy]

I don't have any plans on ever getting a light bulb like that, but I sat here and watched an almost 10 minute video because I like watching your videos.

[@HFVidShotz]

Enlightening. Thanks bra!

[@terracethornhill]

Looking at how the light illuminates the bases of the lamps, I'd say the Hudson is the most pleasing. The other ones are a little too flickery for my taste.

[@justmike1800]

I have tried the Omicoo and one similar to the hudson that was available at my local hardware store. First off the camera doesn't show how great these look in person. Second both the Omicoo and hudson do look amazing you have to consider the fixture you will be putting it in. The downside of the Omicoo for me was the tall white base it has compared to the others and its overall height.

[@ReddFoxx1562]

It may be valid to try these, especially the bell and howell one, while in a lampshade or with some kind of diffusion as many lightbulbs are not used naked. I will not be using any of these though, just due to utility

[@nylakelly7436]

I agree with your taste in flicker bulb... I like the first one

[@APBrian25]

@jameswhite I love this channel 1. Jealous you get to try all his stuff. 2. Love how you test them and do a sweet job!!!!

[@vango4307]

I'm rocking with the luminere

[@onemarktwoyou]

I'd like to see this again in lamp shades of varying kinds and different styles of fixtures..

[@daemonember]

I agree with you. Hudson then Omicoo however the lumiere was trash

[@normaevett]

I like the hudson. I'd rather not have the multiple options. If we put it in our porch light, we'd have to cycle thru to get the one we want. We saw adds for a Lumenare. That started our search. Thanks for you review.

[@kassie1225]

Shot in the dark here... looking for some flame bulbs that aren't so orange. Love these, but they color is a bit much. Anyone have any suggestions for a more natural flame color?

[@sillysausage72]

The one with four modes: Do you have to turn it off and on to change modes or you hitting a different switch? Great video!

[@stonedcommander]

Professors coconut contraption for the win! Just ordered the one 3 out of 4 recommended:)

[@NunchakuFlowTutorials]

This effect looks cool I'm going to be working on something like this soon I'll be using the arduino uno to program led that gives this fx but you can also make them like ice fx to

[@n.a.s.creations9805]

I think I like the Hudson the best as well. 2nd place is Lumiereholic

[@michaelcamehome3647]

Thanks for the honest review.

[@michaelcamehome3647]

Omicoo looks the most natural.

[@GuardiansCreed]

Nice Video James. Do You have any Hue Lightbulbs? I would love some reviews of the "as seen on TV" off brands of those.

[@mariewalker9466]

I actually liked them all, only because I could see using them for different areas outside. Great review! At first I thought maybe you were going to do a longevity review, lol

[@69inetails]

My fav. Is the Hudson followed by omicoo I like the look of the flame 🔥. I like the charm of the luminarie

[@HerbertoG6]

Cool video!! :) Very nice review!!!

[@robk.1797]

simple function, flame is good, one of the shorter bulbs, love the dual mode over the 4 mode. Dont much care for the breath mode 3 watts - WOW !

[@johnjzak9339]

great video, I went crazy with a bunch of amazon gift cards I got for Christmas and bought some products you suggested. thank you could you do a review of Philips Smokeless Indoor Grill

[@PurpleDragonGuy1]

Those lamps are pretty sweet bro! I love this channel by the way! Keep up the great work!🙏🙏🙏🙏💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mookzmom]

Hey, thought I’d let y’all know that I looked in Amazon at the winner bulb just to see what it costs. I noticed that they offer a blue color flame bulb as well, which I think would be ultra-neat at Halloween time as a porch light. I went ahead and ordered a 2 pack of the blue flame ones!

[@mypony891]

How long do they last?