Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus
Score: 83/100
Myplus Smart Under Cabinet Lights 2.75in
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.
Myplus Smart puck lights deliver 690 lumens of high-CRI illumination with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, voice control, and motion-activated features. They lack built-in cable management and require extra steps like removing protective films. Perfect for renters or DIY users wanting easy-install, feature-rich lighting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,700 lumensbest | 690 lumens | |
20 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 Wbest | — |
2,000 mmbest | 165 mm | |
2 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1700 lumens | 690 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2000-7000 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | >80 | high |
Design(2) | ||
Installation Type | plug-in | adhesive_or_screws |
Strip Length (mm) | 2000 mm | 165 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth | true |
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.
“super bright, energy saving”
“really easy”
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the Myplus puck lights for their brightness, energy efficiency, and seamless smart integration with Alexa and Google Home. They commend the intuitive hand-wave activation and the high CRI LEDs that ensure accurate color rendering in kitchen environments, while noting that cord management and protective film removal add minor friction to an otherwise straightforward installation.
Consumers love the bright, even illumination and the ease of mounting with adhesive tabs, as well as the fun, responsive wave and app controls. Common complaints focus on exposed power cords that lack built-in organization and the extra step of removing protective films.
