How do luxeon 5500k leds compare to fluorescent lights?

leap

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I've been thinking of using luxeon 5500k leds to light my bedroom and I was wondering how they compare to full spectrum fluorescent lights in terms of light quality (cri, etc). My lighting preference (unless I'm reading or using my computer in which case I use fluorescents) is for a spot light effect - one small bright spot with the rest of the room dark. Fluorescents are too diffuse and halogens too warm (and diffuse).
 

jtr1962

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Color rendering isn't as good as full-spectrum fluorescent but it's not horrible either. Mostly lacking will be deep reds and it'll be a little weak in the green area as well.
 
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