Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus
Score: 83/100
Lampaous LED Under Cabinet Lights
Score: 80/100Rankings
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.
Lampaous FixtureSmart provides 800 lumens of bright, tunable white and RGB lighting with Wi-Fi, voice control, and music sync, and can be linked for larger installations. The trade-off is a fiddly hardwired installation and occasional app connectivity issues. Ideal for smart-home enthusiasts needing powerful, expandable under-cabinet lighting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,700 lumensbest | 800 lumens | |
20 Wbest | 9 W | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 W | 9 Wbest |
— | 120 Vbest | |
2,000 mmbest | 304.8 mm | |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1700 lumens | 800 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2700-6500 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | >80 | 80-85 |
Power(3) | ||
Wattage (W) | 20 W | 9 W |
Power Consumption (W) | 20 W | 9 W |
Operating Voltage (V) | 100-240 V | 120 V |
Design(2) | ||
Installation Type | plug-in | hardwired_or_plug_in |
Strip Length (mm) | 2000 mm | 304.8 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“excellent kit, well made and comprehensive”
“Alexa, dim to 50% works smoothly”
Professional reviewers praise the FixtureSmart 9" kit as an excellent, well-made solution that delivers bright, adjustable lighting and seamless smart control via Alexa and the Smart Life app. They highlight the comprehensive accessories and robust build quality, while noting that the installation process is fiddly and the app setup can be temperamental.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable Alexa voice control, bright even illumination, and the all-in-one hardware package, but many report frustrations with Wi-Fi pairing, occasional app glitches, and the difficulty of mounting the fixtures overhead with tiny screws.
