My CFLs burned out like regular bulbs. And I didn’t like how dim they where when first turned on.
I’ve since tried two LEDs and have been happy with both. Nice natural color and one has been going for over a year in a room where it’s on for several hours per day. I think I paid about $8 for each at Walmart. These are standard 60 and 40 watt equivalent types.
I wonder if the longevity of CFLs has anything to do with the quality of the sine wave of the electricity supply.
People from various parts of the country have varying accounts of how long they last.
I’m with you - mine never lasted much longer than an incandescent, and some quit sooner.