Does the model suit your lighting task?
Philips LED Classic E14 matt candle bulb, pack of six, 2700 Kelvin, not dimmable stands in this selection for existing E14 lamp holders in wall and ceiling lights, without a dimmer switch, with limited luminous flux (lumens). That is a narrower and more honest statement than a blanket “good” or “bad”. A lamp can be technically decent and still disappoint in the wrong place. That is why this review begins with the intended use, not with a score.
What matters is the ratio of luminous flux to power. According to the EU product register, the lamp delivers 470 lumens at 4.9 watts, which is 95.9 lumens per watt. For non-directional, mains-operated light sources, the factor 1.000 from Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 applies, so class F is correct. A light fitting with several lamp holders adds up the luminous flux: four lamps give 1,880 lumens.
For this model there are 5 readable product features from the Amazon listing. They are not presented as independently confirmed measured values. We explicitly separate what the source states from our practical assessment. We do not claim any long-term, laboratory or room trials of our own. We reproduce the quoted listing texts unchanged in content, but apply the house style for punctuation: dashes become a colon or comma, ranges are written out with “to”, and special characters and advertising symbols are removed. Numbers, units and statements are left untouched.
Product data and sources
| Product | Philips LED Classic E14 matt candle bulb six-pack, 2700 kelvin, not dimmable |
|---|---|
| Brand | Philips |
| Category | Home lighting |
| ASIN | B09ZBJNGYH |
| Sources as of | 2 November 2026 |
| Type of research | Data and source analysis; no laboratory or long-term trial of our own |
Listing claim: Matt look
What the source states: Matt look: The E14 LED lamps from Philips combine the familiar incandescent bulb look with high-quality, matt glass design and provide ideal general lighting
Why this matters: This claim describes a product feature, but does not yet answer whether it is practical for existing E14 lamp holders in wall and ceiling lights, without a dimmer switch, with limited luminous flux (lumens). What counts is the link to the planned place of use.
Listing claim: Warm white light
What the source states: Warm white light: The LED lighting with a colour temperature of 2700 Kelvin creates a warm, cosy atmosphere in the kitchen, living room or dining room
Why this matters: The stated colour temperature describes the effect, not the brightness. In everyday use it matters whether fixed steps or a continuous range are offered and whether the setting is saved.
Listing claim: Long lifetime
What the source states: Long rated lifetime: Thanks to modern technology, Philips light bulbs offer an exceptionally long rated lifetime of up to 15 years or 15,000 hours
Why this matters: For the assessment, what counts is whether this feature brings a concrete benefit in everyday use. Without a matching lighting task, it remains mainly a data sheet point. The EU product register gives no number of hours, but a lumen maintenance of 0.93 and a survival rate of 0.9. By calculation, the 15 years only assume around 1,000 operating hours per year, about 2.7 hours a day.
Listing claim: Energy-saving and reliable
What the source states: Energy-saving and reliable: Compared with conventional light bulbs, the Philips LED lamps save 90% energy with optimal light output
Why this matters: Comparisons and savings rates like these come from the sales text and name neither the reference lamp nor the calculation method. You can only compare reliably via lumens and watts, and against the lamp that is actually to be replaced. Against the replacement figure of 40 watts entered in the EU product register, 4.9 watts is around 12.25 percent, so the saving is about 88 percent. For 90 percent, 4.0 watts would be needed. The listing does not say which comparison lamp it means.
Listing claim: With EyeComfort
What the source states: With EyeComfort: Thanks to the EyeComfort seal from Philips LED, the E14 candle lamps provide comfortable light that is gentle on the eyes, for the right lighting in every situation
Why this matters: Before buying, this point should be checked against dimensions, instructions and the existing installation. A listing can contain variants or shortened wording. The seal is the brand’s own designation. Neither the listing nor the EU product register names a standard or testing body behind it, so it is not a verified feature.
Use in daily life
The lamp sits in an existing E14 lamp holder, for example in wall lights, chandeliers or ceiling lights with several lamp holders. It is fitted by screwing it in, and no socket or base is needed. The registered size is 35 millimetres in width and 106 millimetres in height, so you should re-measure the space in narrow shades or glass cylinders.
For this model, the purchase decision should therefore hinge on a concrete situation. Before buying, write a sentence such as: “I need light for …” and add place, time of day and activity. If the model does not clearly fulfil this task, an alternative from the same category is probably the better choice.
The lamp is not built for dimmer switches, and the register lists it as not dimmable. It is also no substitute for directional light, as no beam angle is recorded in the register. The evaluated sources contain no note on suitability for outdoor use or for damp rooms.
Strengths and limits of the assessment
What speaks for the model
- Product image, ASIN and listing data are clearly linked to one another.
- The shape can be matched to a specific lighting task: for existing E14 lamp holders in wall and ceiling lights, without a dimmer switch, with limited luminous flux (lumens).
- The available features allow a targeted check before buying, without inventing a star rating.
What remains open
- No long-term use of our own, no light measurement and no documented load check.
- Listing details can be abbreviated or change with variants and model updates.
- Room effect, glare and ease of use depend on your location and daily routine.
The most common wrong purchase comes from expectations about brightness: 470 lumens per lamp is not room lighting but the replacement for a 40-watt incandescent bulb. Then there is the dimmer switch, on which non-dimmable lamps flicker. Anyone who takes the advertising figures of 90 percent and 15 years literally is counting on more than the documents support.
What you should measure and check before buying
Check the model identifier on the packaging and compare it with EPREL, because the Amazon page gives a longer article number than the register. Measure the space in the lamp holder, as the registered size is 35 by 106 millimetres. Find out whether the light fitting is on a dimmer switch, because the lamp is not dimmable.
- Define the task: Clarify whether you need a replacement lamp for an existing E14 lamp holder or a new light fitting. These are two different tasks.
- Check the lamp holder: The cap must be E14. The larger E27 holder does not fit, and not in every light fitting even with an adaptor.
- Calculate the luminous flux: Count the lamp holders and multiply by 470 lumens according to the register. Compare that with the room’s requirement.
- Check the dimmer switch: If the light fitting is on a dimmer switch, this non-dimmable lamp is the wrong choice. Then choose a model stated as dimmable.
- Check the variant and model identifier: Compare the model identifier on the packaging with the EPREL entry, because the Amazon page gives a longer article number.
If you are unsure how much light your room needs at all, work it out once: the lumens-to-watts chart translates wattage figures into actual brightness, and how many lumens per room are needed depends on area and activity. Further models from this area are in the overview under home lighting, and the lighting calculator translates your room into a concrete target brightness.
Set-up, position and first check
Switch the power off to the light fitting before changing the lamp, leave the lamp holder empty and screw the lamp in. Beforehand, check the model identifier, the space in the shade and the wattage rating of the light fitting, whose maximum is usually marked on the lamp holder. A dimmer switch in the supply cable is a reason to rule it out.
After set-up, do not judge the light only in daylight. In the evening, switch the rest of the lighting as you normally use it, and check the situation from seated, standing and walking height. Only then do disturbing reflections, hard shadows or an unfavourable switch position become visible.
Note down the model number and order date and keep whatever paperwork is in the box. For this item there are neither instructions nor a manufacturer page to download, and in the event of a complaint the retailer is the only point of contact. In a warranty claim, both are the only proof of which device you bought. Light bulbs and holders remain replaceable, so a later change of brightness or colour temperature is possible. This device is intended for indoor use only and is not approved for damp rooms or outdoor use.
Comparison with similar models
The comparison does not name winners. It shows models of the same category so that you can see whether one of them is closer to your lighting task. If two models have the same task in the Assessment column, they do not differ in purpose but in design, dimensions and features. The column then states what is actually different according to the sources.
| Model | Brand | Assessment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philips LED Classic E14 candle, frosted, pack of six | Philips | for existing E14 lamp holders in wall and ceiling lights, without a dimmer, with limited luminous flux | This review |
| LVWIT E14 clear filament candle bulb six-pack, 4 W and 470 lm | LVWIT | for existing E14 lamp holders in chandeliers and wall lights, without dimmer, model identifier of the listing not clearly assignable | Read the review |
| EACLL GU10 LED reflector bulb ten-pack | EACLL | for existing GU10 spotlights on 230 volts without dimmer, without manufacturer documents beyond the EU register | Read the review |
Our buying decision
Philips LED Classic E14 matt candle bulb, pack of six, 2700 Kelvin, not dimmable makes sense if you are looking for a lamp for existing E14 lamp holders in wall and ceiling lights, without a dimmer switch, with limited luminous flux (lumens), have checked the dimensions at the intended place and actually use the functions named in the listing. The purchase is less convincing if you expect a universal solution for several conflicting lighting tasks.
Keep looking if key data such as dimensions, light output, IP rating or compatibility is not clearly documented for your intended use. The same applies if you only like the look of the design, but the cable, the floor space or the controls would get in your way in daily use.
We deliberately award no stars. A numerical score would suggest a measurement accuracy that does not exist without documented hands-on testing. The statement this page can support is narrower: which details are available, what the model may be suited for, and which questions remain open before you buy?
Frequently asked questions about the E14 candle bulb
How many watts does this lamp really use?
The EU product register lists 4.9 watts of power consumption in on-mode. The 40 watts in the listing are only the replacement class, that is, the comparison value of an old incandescent bulb.
How bright is the lamp?
The register lists 470 lumens. That is the brightness of an old 40-watt incandescent bulb. It is little for a whole room, but usual for a single lamp holder in a wall light.
Which energy efficiency class does it have, and is that correct?
Class F is registered. The calculation confirms it: 470 lumens divided by 4.9 watts gives 95.9 lumens per watt, the factor 1.000 applies to non-directional, mains-operated light sources, and class F covers 85 up to below 110 lumens per watt.
Can I dim the lamp?
No, the register explicitly lists it as not dimmable. On a trailing-edge dimmer or rotary dimmer, a lamp like this may flicker or fail early, so choose a model that the manufacturer states as dimmable.
Will the lamp fit my lamp?
The registered size is 35 millimetres in width and 106 millimetres in height, that is, the slim candle shape. No beam angle is recorded, so measure the space yourself in narrow shades or glass cylinders.
Do the lamps last 15 years?
That is a claim by the seller, which the register does not list as a number of hours. By calculation, 15 years only applies at around 2.7 operating hours per day, and the span shortens accordingly with longer use.
Sources and currency
The sources are ranked by their closeness to the product: manufacturer documents come before retailer or comparison data. A shop listing is useful for the variant currently on offer, but it is not an independent check. Missing documents are not replaced with invented experiences.
- EU product register EPREL, registration 1131449 for model identifier 9290035411, entered by Signify Netherlands B.V., brand PHILIPS verified, status published, query date 2 November 2026: E14 cap, 4.9 watts power consumption in on-mode, 470 lumens, a single colour temperature value of 2700 Kelvin, colour rendering index 80 (minimum value 80), energy efficiency class F, not dimmable, non-directional (NDLS), mains-operated (MLS), no beam angle recorded, replacement figure 40 watts, dimensions 35 by 106 by 35 millimetres, lumen maintenance 0.93, survival rate 0.9, market launch June 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- EU product register EPREL, registration 2100078 for model identifier 929003541153, entered by Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. (retail company, not a Philips filing): the same combination of E14, 4.9 watts, 470 lumens, 2700 Kelvin, class F, not dimmable, NDLS and MLS. This shows that the same type of lamp appears under several model identifiers in the register. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
- Philips Lighting Germany (lighting.philips.de), home page, retrieved 2 November 2026: The site lists categories for LED lamps and for LED candle and drop-shaped lamps, but no product page, no data sheet and no article number for this six-pack. A model-specific manufacturer document could not be verified there.
- Amazon listing page of the model discussed (ASIN B09ZBJNGYH), retrieved 2 November 2026: claim by the seller, not a manufacturer document. It states 2700 Kelvin, 40 watts replacement class, 15,000 hours or 15 years, 90 percent energy saving, the EyeComfort seal and delivery as a six-pack. The title does not give the power consumption in watts. Amazon listing B09ZBJNGYH, not linked
- Amazon product listing B09ZBJNGYH; product data via the Creators API, retrieved 2 November 2026 Advertisement
Content checked on 2 November 2026. Prices, availability and product variants can change independently of this page. For the final check, always use the current retailer listing and any available manufacturer documents.
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