Kasa Smart Light Bulb KL110
Score: 78/100
WiZ A19 Smart Bulb
Score: 83/100Rankings
The WiZ 60W A19 Color LED Smart Bulb offers hub-free Wi-Fi and Matter support with a vibrant full-color palette and motion sensing. Its brightness can fall short of expectations and the app may be unreliable, while the warranty is relatively short. Ideal for renters and beginners seeking easy setup and extensive lighting scenes.
The Kasa KL110 is a Wi-Fi-enabled, dimmable warm-white bulb delivering 800 lumens with high CRI and Energy Star efficiency. Its brightness is modest and the base can become hot, limiting use in task-oriented spaces. Best suited for ambient lighting in living rooms or bedrooms where warm ambience is desired.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
800 lumensbest | 800 lumensbest | |
2,700 Kbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 8.8 Wbest |
90best | 90best | |
25,000 hoursbest | 25,000 hoursbest | |
60 Wbest | 60 Wbest | |
220 °best | 200 ° |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(2) | ||
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2700 K | 2200-6500 K |
Beam Angle (°) | 220 ° | 200 ° |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4 GHz |
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana | Alexa, Google Home, Siri |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 9-10 W | 8.8 W |
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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”
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the WiZ bulb's hassle-free Wi-Fi connection, lack of a required hub, and robust voice-assistant support as major strengths, while noting occasional app glitches and a relatively short warranty as drawbacks. The Matter compatibility is seen as a forward-looking feature that differentiates it from hub-dependent competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the easy setup, vibrant color range, motion-activated features, 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. The one-year warranty also draws criticism given the long claimed lifespan.
