I have a 'lantern' similar to the Guide Gear Light. It does not provide room-wide illumination. LED brightness is measured right in front of the LED, not around it, so I don't think you can compare illumination ratings of LEDs and incandenscents. While an LED may have a rating of, say 5W, it provides that 5W only directly in front of the source. Having a frosted globe around an LED is of little to no help in spreading the illumination.