I have this for plants that aren't out and about. You DEFINITELY want to be wearing UV blockers when in the room with this, I've heard it can make your eye doctor think you're a welder if you don't. I am pretty sure these are for growing weed. It doesn't get too hot, but the light is so intense you just don't want to be exposed to it with your naked eyeballs.
For living areas and like under a shelf or overhang where they don't look too crazy, I am using these after hearing from Carol83 about the success she's had with this kind of bulb with bonsai:
I wasn't able to find them in smaller packs, but if you can, that would be the cheaper option I would think.
In terms of quality vs. price, these seem to intersect nicely. I believe there are cheaper options, but I didn't pursue them because I felt the quality took a bit of a nosedive once you go lower.