The best replacement for cfl bulbs is led bulbs.

The best alternatives to cfl bulbs are rated as following:
★★★★★  led bulbs
★★★★  incandescent bulbs
★  tube lights
★  led lights

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Speaking about cfl bulbs, one probably shouldn't forget about dimmer.

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