Rankings
The TP-Link Kasa LB130 smart bulb delivers 800 lm at just 11 W, offering full-color RGB and tunable white with a 25,000-hour lifespan. Its drawbacks are limited to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and cloud-based dimming, which can add latency. Best for users seeking an easy-setup, energy-saving color bulb with voice control.
Meross Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb delivers 810-900 lumens of tunable white and RGBWW light with HomeKit, Alexa and Google compatibility at a low price. Drawbacks are its 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi, modest build quality, and limited brightness for larger spaces. Suitable for budget-conscious users wanting color lighting in small rooms.
The Sengled Matter LED Smart Light Bulb is a hub-free A19 bulb delivering 800 lumens at 9 W with Matter-enabled Wi-Fi connectivity and a high CRI of 90. Its limitation is reliance on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band and a 15-minute auto-disable pairing window. Ideal for users building cross-platform smart homes seeking easy color control.
The Kasa KL110 smart bulb delivers 800 lumens of warm white light with high CRI and energy-efficient 9-W consumption, controllable via Wi-Fi and voice assistants. It is limited to a fixed color temperature and can become hot during use. Great for ambient lighting in living spaces.
The WiZ 60W A19 Color LED Smart Bulb offers 800 lumens, 16 million colors, and integrated motion sensing with Matter compatibility for straightforward Wi-Fi control. Users report occasional app lag and a short warranty, which may affect long-term satisfaction. Perfect for renters and beginners seeking colorful, voice-controlled lighting.
The Amazon Basics Smart LED Light Strip provides a 16.4-foot indoor RGB+white lighting solution with Alexa control and IP44 moisture resistance. Its limitations include adhesive reliability issues and lack of multi-assistant support. Best for Alexa-centric users needing a long, budget-friendly strip for indoor ambience.
| Attribute | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
800 lumensbest | 800 lumensbest | 800 lumensbest | 800 lumensbest | — | — | |
2,700 Kbest | — | — | — | — | — | |
90best | 90best | 90best | — | 80 | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 8.8 Wbest | 9 W | 11 W | 9 W | — |
— | 8.8 W | 60 Wbest | 11 W | 9 W | — | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | — | — | |
25,000 hoursbest | 25,000 hoursbest | — | 25,000 hoursbest | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.134 kg | 0.115 kg | 0.052 kgbest | 0.199 kg | 0.091 kg | 0.313 kg |
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Lighting Quality(2) | ||||||
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2700 K | 2200-6500 K | — | 2500-9000 K | 2700-6500 K | — |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 90 | 90 | 90 | — | 80 | — |
Connectivity(1) | ||||||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
Power & Energy(3) | ||||||
Power Consumption (W) | 9-10 W | 8.8 W | 9 W | 11 W | 9 W | — |
Wattage (W) | — | 8.8 W | 60 W | 11 W | 9 W | — |
Operating Voltage (V) | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 90-125 V | — |
Lighting Performance(1) | ||||||
Brightness (lumens) | 800 lumens | 800 lumens | 800 lumens | 800 lumens | 810-900 lumens | — |
Build & Design(2) | ||||||
Weight (kg) | 0.134 kg | 0.115 kg | 0.052 kg | 0.199 kg | 0.091 kg | 0.313 kg |
Installation Type | E26 | E26 | A19/E26 | E26 | E26/E27 | Indoor |
Compliance(1) | ||||||
Certifications | Energy Star | Energy Star | Matter Certified | RoHS, FCC, UL, DOE, CEC Title 20, Energy Star | — | — |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the KL110 for its warm, soothing hue and its energy-efficient 10-watt draw, noting that it integrates well with major voice assistants. However, they caution that the 800-lumens output is modest, which can limit its usefulness for task-oriented lighting or larger rooms.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable Wi-Fi connection, and smooth dimming via the Kasa app. Recurring complaints focus on the bulb's hot metal base and the perception that its brightness is insufficient for reading or detailed tasks.
“The metal area below the bulb gets very hot, requiring caution with placement and handling”
“Easy plug and play... control anywhere with your smartphone”
“Ideal for smart lighting for daily living with 16 million colors and remote access”
Reviewers praise the Wi-Z app's hassle-free Wi-Fi connection, lack of a required hub, and robust voice-assistant support, while noting occasional app glitches and a relatively short warranty as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the easy setup, vibrant color range, and reliable voice-control integration, but many experience Wi-Fi reliability issues, app lag, and feel the brightness falls short of expectations, especially when using colored light.
Professional sources, while limited, underline the bulb's energy efficiency, hub-free Wi-Fi connectivity, and long lifespan as strong points, but they criticize the absence of 5 GHz support and reliance on cloud-based dimming which may add latency.
Consumers consistently commend the easy setup, reliable app performance, accurate color rendering, and useful scheduling/voice features, with no major complaints surfacing in the available feedback.
Professional reviewers commend the Meross bulb for delivering HomeKit-compatible color lighting at a low price without a hub, and for its smooth white-tuning and decent color range. However, they note the limited 810 lumens output, lack of outdoor rating, and color fidelity that falls short of premium options like Philips Hue.
Everyday users appreciate the quick Bluetooth-plus-app setup, reliable voice control across major assistants, and the lightweight build that survives accidental drops. Recurring complaints focus on the bulb being too dim for larger spaces, occasional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi drops, and a perceived cheap plastic feel.
Professional reviewers highlight the Amazon Basics strip’s ease of Alexa‑only setup, hub‑free operation, and IP44 durability, but they criticize its limited ecosystem compatibility and the lack of detailed performance specifications.
Everyday users commend the simple color changes, remote scheduling, and quick adhesive mounting, while recurring frustrations focus on adhesive failure on rough surfaces and the inability to use the strip with non-Alexa smart home platforms.
