Philips Hue A21
Score: 85/100
WiZ A19 Smart Bulb
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Philips Hue Smart 100W A21 delivers up to 1600 lumens of full-spectrum white and vibrant colors with deep dimming capabilities. Its higher power draw and dependence on a Hue Bridge increase cost and complexity. Best suited for tech-savvy households needing high-brightness color-changing lighting.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,600 lumensbest | 800 lumens | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.5 W | 8.8 Wbest |
82 | 90best | |
25,000 hoursbest | 25,000 hoursbest | |
100 Wbest | 60 W | |
160 ° | 200 °best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(4) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1600 lumens | 800 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 1000-20000 K | 2200-6500 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 82 | 90 |
Beam Angle (°) | 160 ° | 200 ° |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4 GHz |
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit | Alexa, Google Home, Siri |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 13.5 W | 8.8 W |
Incandescent Equivalent (W) | 100 W | 60 W |
Design(1) | ||
Bulb Shape | A21 | A19 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the bulb's exceptional 1600 lm output, full-spectrum white range, precise color rendering, deep dimming, and robust integration with voice assistants and the Hue ecosystem. They also highlight the long 25,000-hour lifespan and the three-year warranty as strong value propositions, while noting that full functionality depends on a Hue Bridge.
Everyday users, as reflected in retailer Q&A, are generally satisfied with the bulb's brightness and the straightforward setup through Bluetooth or the Hue Bridge. The main appreciation centers on the ability to control color and dimming via the Hue app, though users are aware of the need for a Bridge for larger installations.
“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.
