Tala Globe vs Crompton G95: Which Bulb Fits Your Lamp?
By Tom Raffield | Luxury British Wooden Lighting Designer | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Tala Globe add-on and Crompton 12677 LED G95 on brightness, dimming, and shade compatibility to choose the right globe bulb for your table light.
Quick answer
Choose the Crompton 12677 LED G95 if you need a bright, dimmable 806-lumen globe for a dark room or a shade that hides the bulb. Choose the Tala Globe add-on only as a replacement or extra for a Bue Chandelier, where its role is defined by that fixture.
Brightness and dimming: the practical split
The Crompton 12677 is a dimmable LED globe rated at 806 lumens, equivalent to a 60W incandescent. That output suits task lighting in darker rooms and shades that conceal the luminaire but still need high light levels. The Tala Globe add-on is supplied for Bue Chandeliers; its brightness and dimming behavior are not stated in the catalog, so treat it as a fixture-specific part rather than a general-purpose bright bulb.
Shade and fitting compatibility
The Crompton has an opal glass finish that diffuses light and pairs with curving wooden shades, including concealed-luminaire designs such as the Urchin range. The Tala Globe is an add-on for Bue Chandeliers, so its fit is tied to that chandelier rather than open shade matching. If you are buying for a table light with a visible globe, the Crompton's stated shade pairing gives you a clearer starting point.
Price and quantity: what the catalog shows
The Tala Globe add-on is listed at USD 39.05 for a single Standard option (code TR-5*TALA-GLOBE-LB-ADD-ON), while the Crompton 12677 is USD 10.65. The Tala listing does not state a pack quantity beyond the single Standard option, so do not assume it is a multi-pack. For a room that needs several matching globes, the Crompton's lower unit price makes it easier to equip multiple lamps.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Brightness vs fixture specificity: The Crompton gives you a stated 806 lumens and dimming; the Tala Globe gives you a bulb matched to the Bue Chandelier but without published brightness or dimming details. If light output is your deciding factor, the Crompton's stated lumens make it the safer bet.
- Shade pairing vs chandelier matching: The Crompton is described as pairing with curving wooden shades and concealed-luminaire designs; the Tala Globe is described only as a Bue Chandelier add-on. Match the bulb to the fixture you already own rather than trying to adapt one to the other.
- Unit price vs replacement role: At USD 10.65 the Crompton is the lower-cost globe; at USD 39.05 the Tala Globe is a single add-on for a specific chandelier. Budget for the Crompton when you need multiple bulbs; reserve the Tala Globe for Bue Chandelier upkeep.
Product facts at a glance
- 5* Tala Globe Light Bulb - Add On: Add-on bulb for Bue Chandeliers by Tom Raffield, offered as a single Standard option. It is the right choice when you need a replacement or extra bulb specifically for a Bue Chandelier, not a general-purpose globe.
5* Tala Globe Light Bulb - Add On - Crompton 12677 LED G95 Globe Light Bulb: Dimmable LED globe with 806 lumens (60W equivalent) and an opal glass finish. It provides bright, dimmable warm light for darker rooms and shades that conceal the bulb, such as the Urchin range.
Crompton 12677 LED G95 Globe Light Bulb
Which bulb is right for you?
Best for
- Darker rooms that need bright, dimmable task lighting
- Lampshades that conceal the bulb, including Urchin-style shades
- Buyers equipping several table lights on a budget
Not for
- Bue Chandelier owners who need the specified add-on bulb
- Anyone who needs published dimming or brightness details before buying
