Lutron Caseta Original White
Score: 78/100
GHome Smart Switch
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch provides neutral-wire-free dimming for up to 150 W LEDs and integrates with major voice assistants. It requires a separate Lutron Smart Hub, adding extra cost and complexity. Best suited for retrofits where a neutral wire is unavailable.
The GHome SW5-4 is a Wi-Fi on/off smart switch that handles up to 1800 W without a hub and integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant. It lacks dimming, needs a neutral wire, and cannot be used in 3-way setups. Suitable for users needing simple high-load control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
150 W | 1,800 Wbest | |
5 Abest | — | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 9 gbest | 549 g |
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| Attribute | | |
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Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Maximum LED/CFL Load (W) | 150 W | 1800 W |
Features(1) | ||
Hub Required | true | false |
Lighting Performance(1) | ||
Color Options | White, Ivory, Light Almond, Black | White |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 9 g | 549 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 119x74x8 mm | 70x33x120 mm |
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Professional reviewers and trade installers emphasize the Caseta dimmer's ease of installation, reliable LED dimming, and the robustness of the hub-based Caseta ecosystem, positioning it as a go-to solution for retrofits where a neutral wire is absent.
Everyday users consistently praise the quick installation and smooth LED dimming, while recurring frustrations center on the extra cost of the required Smart Hub, load-derating constraints, and the absence of a built-in locator light.
Professional reviewers highlight the GHome SW5-4 as a solid, safety-certified smart switch with strong voice-assistant integration and a high load capacity, but they caution that the mandatory neutral wire, lack of dimming, and 3-way incompatibility limit its applicability in many existing homes.
Users appreciate the reliable voice-assistant support and remote scheduling, yet the most common complaint centers on the heavy push required to operate the switch, which many find inconvenient compared to standard switches.
