Hi Fran,

Thanks for posting your questions.

Here’s a basic breakdown of the differences between the Cree LR6 LED downlight and the CR6:

Cree LR6
Dimmable to 20%
10.5 Watt (65-Watt Replacement) High Efficiency
Trim Options include pewter, black, anodized, clear reflector.
5 Year Warranty
90 CRI (Color Rendering)
Approved for Rebate (Manufactured in the US)

Cree CR6
Dimmable to 5% (compatible with a higher variety of dimmers)
10.5 Watt Consumption (60-Watt Replacement)
Standard White Trim Ring Option Only
5 Year Warranty (drops to a 3 Year Warranty If purchased from Home Depot)
90 CRI (Color Rendering)
Not Approved for Rebate (Manufactured in China)

Refer to the following articles for more details: http://www.alconlighting.com/energy_efficient_blog/?s=cr6

John D.
Support Team