T8 LED tubes have a few great benefits over other kinds of lighting. —LED T8 lamps are more energy-efficient than fluorescent lamps—up to 80% more efficient! —They can last up to 7 years. —They don't use dangerous chemicals and gases such as mercury. —They don't flicker like some lights can, which can frighten people, make it difficult to see, and even trigger seizures in people with certain medical conditions such as epilepsy. —There's no electronic or magnetic ballasts to deal with.