Philips Hue 75
Score: 82/100
Logitech Litra Beam
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Philips Hue 75" Play Gradient Lightstrip offers vivid 1650 lm output, 16 M colors, and extensive gaming-platform integrations, but it depends on a Hue Bridge and Sync Box and cannot be cut or extended. Ideal for gamers and home-theater enthusiasts already invested in the Hue ecosystem.
The Logitech G Litra Beam is a premium USB-powered desk-mount key light delivering 400 lumens of true-soft illumination with adjustable color temperature. Its modest output and need for a strong USB power source can limit suitability for larger spaces. Ideal for streamers and gamers who need precise, space-saving lighting on a single desk.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,650 lumensbest | 400 lumens | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 W | 7 Wbest |
16,000,000 colorsbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
0.29 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 20 W | 7 W |
Power Source | Plug-in | USB |
Design(1) | ||
Mounting Type | Brackets | desk arm |
General(2) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Compatibility | Hue | PC, Mac |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Methods | App, Voice, Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings, Razer, Corsair | Onboard controls, G HUB app |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Support | true | false |
Features(2) | ||
Music Sync | true | false |
Voice Control | true | false |
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1650 lumens | 400 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2700-6500 K |
LED Type | Integrated | white |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Hue 75" Play Gradient as a top-tier solution for immersive home theater and gaming, emphasizing its 45-degree projection, 1:1 color matching via the Hue Sync Box, and robust ecosystem integration. They commend its high lumen output and premium silicone diffusion, while noting the added expense and complexity of requiring both a Bridge and Sync Box, and the lack of extendability.
Everyday users love the cinematic, theater-like ambience and the seamless sync with movies, games, and music, especially when paired with Razer or Corsair gear. Common praise centers on vivid colors, easy mounting, and voice control, while recurring frustrations involve the mandatory Bridge/Sync Box purchase, limited customization, and higher power draw.
Professional reviewers commend the Litra Beam's solid construction, TrueSoft diffusion, and seamless G HUB integration, noting it delivers cinema-grade color accuracy in a compact desk-mount form. However, they point out its modest 400-lumens output and the need for a high-power USB source as drawbacks when compared to brighter competitors.
Everyday users love the easy plug-and-play setup, noticeable improvement in video-call lighting, and the compact, stable design that fits on crowded desks. Common complaints revolve around the limited brightness, dependence on a strong USB power source, and the arm's finite positioning range.
“captivating effects but flags Sync Box dependency.”
