Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus
Score: 83/100
Cefrank Smart WiFi Puck Lights
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Philips Hue Bluetooth Lightstrip Plus offers bright, colorful lighting with easy Bluetooth setup and Spotify music sync, making it a strong choice for single-room accent lighting. Its reliance on Bluetooth limits multi-room control and the IP20 rating prevents use in damp areas. Best for renters or beginners who want high brightness and smart features without an additional hub.
Cefrank Smart WiFi Puck Lights deliver adjustable white light from 2700 K to 6000 K with high CRI and durable aviation-aluminum housing, controllable via Alexa, Google Assistant, or app. They lack RGB color options and the physical dimmer can be hard to access. Perfect for tech-savvy users needing bright, energy-efficient task lighting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,700 lumensbest | 170 lumens | |
— | 85best | |
20 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 W | 2 Wbest |
— | 12 Vbest | |
2,000 mmbest | — | |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1700 lumens | 170 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2700-6000 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | >80 | 85 |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 20 W | 2 W |
Operating Voltage (V) | 100-240 V | 12 V |
Design(2) | ||
Installation Type | plug-in | adhesive or screws |
Material | PMMA | Aviation aluminum |
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Professional editors highlight the Hue Lightstrip Plus as an entry-level smart lighting solution that excels in flexibility, brightness and color range. They commend its easy Bluetooth setup, consistent color output across extensions, and the added entertainment value of Spotify music sync, while noting that full smart-home integration and multi-room scenes require a Hue Bridge and that the lack of gradient lighting and indoor-only rating are limitations.
Everyday users love the bright, colorful light and the plug-and-play Bluetooth setup, especially for accent lighting behind TVs or under cabinets. Common praise centers on ease of installation, voice-assistant compatibility, and music sync. Recurring complaints focus on Bluetooth's single-room limit, the need for a separate bridge for advanced features, power-supply constraints for longer runs, and confusion between V3 and V4 versions.
“Brighter than some other brands, and do the job well”
“easy setup with adhesive, plenty of cable length”
“bright & reliable for cabinets/shelves”
Professional reviewers highlight the Cefrank Smart WiFi Puck Lights for their bright, efficient output and premium construction.
Everyday users consistently praise the kit's brightness, easy adhesive installation, and natural white light quality.
