Kasa Smart LED Light Strip
Score: 75/100
Daybetter LED Strip Lights 100ft
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Kasa Smart LED Light Strip provides affordable, app-controlled RGB lighting with 16 million colors and a 25 000-hour lifespan, suitable for indoor décor. It lacks Matter compatibility and relies solely on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, limiting future integration. Great for budget-friendly smart home setups.
Daybetter's 100-ft LED Strip delivers extensive indoor RGB coverage with Bluetooth app, IR remote, and music-sync features. It misses Wi-Fi and waterproofing, and the IR remote requires line-of-sight, which can be inconvenient. Perfect for large-area party or bedroom lighting on a budget.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 m | 30.5 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 Wbest | 36 W |
120 Vbest | 12 V | |
10 mmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
16,000,000best | 16,000,000best | |
25,000 hoursbest | — | |
3 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Operating Voltage (V) | 120 V | 12 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 13.5 W | 36 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Strip Length (m) | 5.0 m | 30.5 m |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Kasa strip for its endless color possibilities, app-only dimming and zone-based effects, and its long lifespan claim, while noting the lack of physical remote and Matter support as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the endless color options, easy plug-and-play setup and the claim of higher brightness, but they note the reliance on the app for all controls and the absence of 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Matter as limitations.
“Endless lighting possibilities with 16 million colors, dimming, and animated effects per zone for customizable ambience”
“Easy plug-and-play setup with no hub required and broad Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings compatibility”
Professional reviewers commend the Daybetter kit for its vivid RGB output, strong brightness, and easy Bluetooth setup, noting the music sync adds a lively party element. However, they criticize the absence of Wi-Fi and native smart-home integration, and point out the app cannot power the lights on remotely, which reduces convenience compared to competitors.
Everyday users love the bright, colorful lighting, the extensive 100ft coverage, and the fun music-sync feature, praising the quick app pairing and simple remote control. Recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drops, limited remote range, the indoor-only design, and adhesive wear over time.
