Philips Hue 75" Smart Light Strip
Score: 82/100
Neewer RGB Video Light
Score: 82/100Rankings
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 Neewer RGB168 is an 18.3" 60 W side-emitting RGB panel with high CRI and flexible Bluetooth app control. Its non-detachable diffuser and lack of included batteries limit portability. Ideal for creators needing bright, color-accurate lighting in a semi-portable package.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 144best | |
1,650 lumensbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 Wbest | 60 W |
16,000,000 colorsbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
0.29 mbest | — | |
— | 97best |
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|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 20 W | 60 W |
Power Source | Plug-in | DC adapter, Sony NP-F batteries |
Design(1) | ||
Mounting Type | Brackets | Detachable |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Controls(1) | ||
Control Methods | App, Voice, Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings, Razer, Corsair | Onboard LCD, knobs, Bluetooth app |
Lighting(2) | ||
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2500-8500 K |
LED Type | Integrated | RGBWW |
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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.
“captivating effects but flags Sync Box dependency.”
Professional reviewers praise the RGB168 for its high CRI/TLCI values, strong output at short distances, and flexible Bluetooth app that can manage multiple units. They also note the practical carry case and the convenience of built-in scene modes, positioning it as a solid choice for creators needing portable, color-accurate lighting.
