The new 20w Brightboost T8 Led is available on lazada. It is priced RM80 for 5 pc (RM17/pc) which is lower than Philips recommended price of RM 17.50/ pc.
This 20w version output is 2100lm compared to 16w of only 1600lm. It also comes with LED starter or EMP. Avoid the 16w as it is dimmer than standard fluorescent.

Lazada T8 20w Philips T8

Yes, plug & play if you are currently using Type B T8 led (refer to my 1st post of what is Type B).

Yes, plug and play also if you have maintain the wiring of previous Fluro tube with magnetic ballast.

However, you need to modify the wiring in the bracket if both above scenarios do not apply to you.

Mind sharing what T8 led tube you are using now?
There is an authorised Philips lighting store whom you could contact if you need it in Klang Valley. The shop is at Kuchai Lama. If you need the contact,do PM me. You could order if they don't carry it. For Philips Lighting HQ in PJ, they usually don't keep a lot of stock and hot item such as this, usually will be out of stock

Plastic T8 cover is earlier generation led. Now, most if not all T8 is sold  in glass tube. Since you are not sure brand and the wattage led, hard to advice.

China T8 led is usually Type A. If your lamp holder does not has a hole to put in starter or the wiring has been disconnected from the starter hole, you need to open and modify the wiring, i.e not plug & play for Philips T8 led.

Just plugged in, seems quite bright to me or at least bright enough

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16w

i bought from official philips merchant on lazada. i saw the one selling 20w but didn’t want to take the risk because the seller is not from klang valley so i’m afraid it will be damaged during the long distance delivery.

wrapped in a double layer of bubble wrap. outside covered with another layer of black plastic. good enough and did the job. i ordered two times. first order is for 2x 1200mm one.

second order 2x 1200mm and 2x 600mm. both safe and sound haha

not in a hurry to get 20w. will wait until next year when the official philips have stock on lazada.

duno lor. never bought from the seller before.

for mine, wrapping should be done by philips warehouse.

That's the shop in Kuchai Lama that I was referring to in one of my earlier post. Comparing your China 18w T8 tube, this Philips 20w will be brighter but don't expect a lot, roughly 20 -30% but still better and close to normal fluorescent tube.

I doubt with your current wiring setup, the Philips LED tube will light up as both Live & Neutral need on 1 side of the holder but your current wiring is L&N on each side separately. Alternatively, you could go for a local brand of T8 LED with 22w of 2000 lumens. Price is much less than Philips and quality close to it.

That's the shop in Kuchai Lama that I was referring to in one of my earlier post. Comparing your China 18w T8 tube, this Philips 20w will be brighter but don't expect a lot, roughly 20 -30% but still better and close to normal fluorescent tube.

I doubt with your current wiring setup, the Philips LED tube will light up as both Live & Neutral need on 1 side of the holder but your current wiring is L&N on each side separately. Alternatively, you could go for a local brand of T8 LED with 22w of 2000 lumens. Price is much less than Philips and quality close to it.

To modify, one side of the holder need to have both wires coming out and connect to 'L' and "N' from your electrical source and the other holder side leave it as dummy (wire not connected) .

If your holder only have 1 wire coming out and another wire no where to be seen, you may need to buy 1 holder with both wiring coming out from lighting / electrical shop which is usually very cheap.

Yes, Philips Led is Type B, LN is at one side. The seller usually will make sure the casing wiring is correct with the Philips T8 Led when both items brought together, so don't worry much.

Hi, you just need to add another long wire from left to right will do.
I show you the wiring
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Yes, Philips Led is Type B, LN is at one side. The seller usually will make sure the casing wiring is correct with the Philips T8 Led when both items brought together, so don't worry much.

T5 is slim version of T8 for Led. T5 comes with bracket 'LN' is at 1 side only as the main pupose of using T5 is to join the light side by side for kitchen cabinet /plaster ceiling cove lighting. Most if not all T5 led comes together with integrated bracket. The tube cannot be detached once its not functioning. Please check the T5 led at shop to understand better and the variety of lenghts available.Yes, T5 led is available in various lenghts.
Btw, this discussion is on T8.
Thanks for sharing. Havent seen this brand of T8 led tube before.

2w is minimal. The price of 22w China/local 2000lm is much lower if you get it from main dealer. It does not make sense if it is same price as 20w Philips with but less 100lm.

Please keep in mind when selecting LED Tube on these criteria
1. Power Factor
PHILIPS EcoFit has low PF compared to their other range such as InstaFit. I can’t recall as I have left PHILIPS in 2016.
2. CRI (Color Rendering Index)
This will give you a better rendering of color if it’s 70 and above
3. THD (Total harmonic Distortion)
For home usage, I will skip this part

Good to know that there are so much choices in the market. In fact, PHILIPS LEDtube are ODM by Aztech and other manufacturers. Even GE is OEM by FSL if I’m not mistaken.

I just replaced my computer room T8 normal lights with the LED ones a few days ago. It was 2 sets of lights with 2 tubes each. After the electrician finished modifying and installing the lights, it was so damn bright!! I had no choice but to remove one tube from each light and my rooms is still as bright as ever! 

Oh well, I will just keep the 2 new LED T8 for future use.

That’s the difference with the EM insulation