LED lights are extremely efficient, especially when compared with standard incandescent bulbs, or even fluorescent lighting. They consume up to 90% less power than incandescent bulbs. The average LED bulb will reach 80% efficiency. This means that 80% of the electrical energy it receives is converted into light, with the other 20% lost as heat. Compare this with an incandescent bulb which reaches an average of only 20% efficiency, with 80% lost as heat. Incandescent lights are costing more to operate and of that cost, much is being wasted on heating the room as opposed to lighting it. LED lighting is 4 times more efficient than incandescent lighting.

LED lighting lasts 10 times as long as incandescent lighting. The average incandescent bulb lasts about 1000 hours, while an average LED bulb lasts up to 100,000 hours. That is approximately 11 years of continuous use. This is especially beneficial in locations where bulbs are inaccessible or hard to reach as routine replacement becomes virtually eliminated.

LED lighting is also extremely durable as it contains no fragile filament and is often cased in solid plastic as opposed to glass. This also helps to ensure its longevity.

LED lighting contains no mercury and emits no UV radiation. This is particularly important during disposal. Typical light bulbs expel carbon dioxide, sulphur oxide, and nuclear waste into landfill sites and the atmosphere when disposed of. The longer lifespan also eliminates waste as they do not need to be disposed of as often as an incandescent bulb. Changing one single incandescent bulb to LED eliminates a half ton of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere throughout its life.

LED lighting is a cool bulb, generating very minimal heat during operation. They can be left on for hours and remain cool to the touch. This increases safety in terms of risk of fire or damage to surrounding materials. It is also ideal in applications for illuminating products such as art or perishable food items sensitive to heat.

White LED lighting emits a vivid true white light, similar to that of the sun. It reaches its full brightness almost instantly, while other bulbs can take over a minute to reach their maximum output. LED lighting is also available in a range of vibrant colours including red, green, blue, and yellow.