Kasa Smart Dimmer Switch HS220
Score: 80/100
Sengled Smart Bulb
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Kasa HS220 is a Wi-Fi dimmer that offers hub-free control, reliable LED dimming, and extensive scheduling features. Its main trade-offs are the need for a neutral wire and lack of multi-way support. Ideal for homeowners with single-pole switches who want Alexa or Google Assistant integration.
The Sengled Bluetooth Mesh Smart Bulb offers 800 lumens at 8.7 W with Alexa-only voice control and mesh-based Bluetooth coverage for whole-home dimming. It is limited to the Alexa ecosystem and lacks Energy Star certification, restricting broader smart-home integration. Best suited for Alexa-centric households wanting hub-free Bluetooth control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 800 lumensbest | |
— | 90best | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 8.7 Wbest |
— | 8.7 Wbest | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
— | 25,000 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.109 kg | 0.068 kgbest |
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Power & Energy(1) | ||
Operating Voltage (V) | 100-120 V | 120 V |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.109 kg | 0.0678 kg |
Installation Type | single-pole | A19/E26 |
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Professional reviewers commend the HS220 for its plug-and-play Wi-Fi connectivity, reliable LED dimming up to 150 W, and robust Kasa app features such as scheduling and away mode. The smooth fade transitions and ability to group devices within the Kasa ecosystem are highlighted as strong points, while the single-pole limitation is the primary criticism.
Everyday users generally express high satisfaction, praising the easy installation, dependable app control, and effective dimming for ambiance. Common complaints revolve around the requirement for a neutral wire, occasional Wi-Fi drops, and incompatibility with some LED bulbs, especially at low brightness levels.
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Professional reviewers praise the Sengled B11-N11 for its hub-free Bluetooth Mesh that delivers whole-home coverage without taxing Wi-Fi networks, its high CRI 90 and 800-lumens output for vibrant soft-white light, and its effortless Alexa discovery process. However, they criticize its exclusive reliance on Alexa, the absence of Energy Star certification, and its indoor-only design, which limit its appeal to broader smart-home ecosystems and outdoor use cases.
Everyday users generally commend the bulb's easy Alexa integration, reliable mesh range, bright yet warm illumination, and long lifespan. Recurring concerns revolve around the Alexa-only limitation, lack of Energy Star certification, and occasional Bluetooth range inconsistencies when mesh repeaters are insufficient.
