Tapo L530E

Advantages

• ✓Established ecosystem with Zigbee hub and extensive third‑party integrations.
• ✓Supports 5 GHz and Thread, offering more flexible network options.

Disadvantages

• ✗Requires a separate hub, increasing overall system cost.
• ✗Typical brightness around 800 lm, lower than Tapo's 1100 lm.

Advantages

• ✓Wi‑Fi‑only setup similar to Tapo, keeping costs low.
• ✓Comparable price point and easy app control.

Disadvantages

• ✗Brightness limited to about 800 lm, less than Tapo's 1100 lm.
• ✗Fewer advanced features such as Matter compatibility.

Advantages

• ✓Offers a wide range of lighting effects and color scenes.
• ✓Wi‑Fi connectivity without a hub.

Disadvantages

• ✗Typical brightness around 800 lm, lower than Tapo's top model.
• ✗Less emphasis on energy efficiency metrics.