Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus
Score: 83/100
Cync Reveal HD+
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.
The Cync Reveal HD+ 24-in bar delivers 1500 lm of bright, full-RGB light with robust smart-home integration and energy-efficient operation. Drawbacks include a finicky app onboarding process and lack of physical dimming controls. Best suited for users who want high-performance, color-rich lighting across multiple linked fixtures.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,700 lumensbest | 1,500 lumens | |
— | 90best | |
20 W | 24 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 Wbest | 24 W |
— | 120 Vbest | |
2,000 mmbest | 609.6 mm | |
2 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1700 lumens | 1500 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2000-7000 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | >80 | 90 |
Power(3) | ||
Wattage (W) | 20 W | 24 W |
Power Consumption (W) | 20 W | 24 W |
Operating Voltage (V) | 100-240 V | 120 V |
Design(4) | ||
Installation Type | plug-in | hardwired_or_plug_in |
Mounting Type | adhesive | wall_mount |
Material | PMMA | metal |
Strip Length (mm) | 2000 mm | 609.6 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
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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.
“perfect for task lighting or mood setting”
“works flawlessly with Alexa”
Professional reviewers commend the Cync Reveal HD+ for its superior color accuracy, easy installation, and robust smart-home integration, highlighting the value of its 50,000-hour lifespan and energy efficiency. They note minor drawbacks such as a finicky app onboarding process and the lack of physical dimming controls.
Everyday users love the bright output, vibrant color options, and seamless linking of multiple bars, often mentioning flawless Alexa integration and straightforward installation. Common complaints revolve around Bluetooth pairing hiccups, the absence of on-fixture controls, and occasional sync delays when many units are linked.
