Kasa Smart LED Light Strip
Score: 75/100
Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights
Score: 67/100Rankings
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.
The Govee 100 ft RGBIC strip provides extensive length, vibrant colors and music-sync capabilities, making it ideal for large indoor spaces. Its lack of cutability, reliance on Bluetooth and absence of Wi-Fi limit flexibility and integration. Best for gamers and party hosts needing bright, dynamic lighting across expansive rooms.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 m | 30.48 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 Wbest | 24 W |
120 Vbest | 24 V | |
10 mmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
16,000,000best | 16,000,000best | |
25,000 hoursbest | — | |
3 mmbest | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Operating Voltage (V) | 120 V | 24 V |
Power Consumption (W) | 13.5 W | 24 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Strip Length (m) | 5.0 m | 30.48 m |
Features(1) | ||
Cuttable | true | false |
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”
“perfect for gaming setups or mood lighting”
Professional reviewers commend the Govee 100ft RGBIC strip for its innovative segment‑specific lighting, high brightness, and robust app ecosystem, while noting drawbacks such as the non‑cuttable design and occasional firmware hiccups. They view it as a strong indoor solution that delivers dynamic effects unmatched by standard RGB strips.
Everyday users consistently praise the vivid colors, straightforward peel-and-stick installation, and immersive music-sync modes, especially for gaming and party environments. Recurring complaints focus on adhesive reliability, Bluetooth range issues, and the inability to cut the strips to exact lengths.
