Philips Hue RGBWW Lightstrip
Score: 85/100
Cync Reveal HD+
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip 10 ft delivers premium brightness and full Hue ecosystem integration, making it ideal for high-impact indoor accent lighting. Its fixed length, indoor-only IP20 rating, and adhesive durability limit flexibility for larger or damp-area installations. Best suited for Hue-centric smart-home users seeking vivid color and white light in bedrooms or home offices.
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 | |
3,000 mmbest | 609.6 mm | |
2 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(2) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 1700 lumens | 1500 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2700-4000 K | 2000-7000 K |
Power(3) | ||
Wattage (W) | 20 W | 24 W |
Power Consumption (W) | 20 W | 24 W |
Operating Voltage (V) | 100-120 V | 120 V |
Design(3) | ||
Installation Type | plug-in | hardwired_or_plug_in |
Mounting Type | adhesive | wall_mount |
Strip Length (mm) | 3000 mm | 609.6 mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Hue Solo Lightstrip for its impressive 1700 lm brightness, premium RGBWW color accuracy, and seamless integration with the Hue ecosystem, while noting its non-extendable design and indoor-only IP20 rating limit its suitability for larger or wet-area installations.
Everyday users love the strip's brightness, easy installation, and reliable app control, but many express frustration over the lack of extendability, occasional adhesive degradation, and the indoor-only rating that prevents use in bathrooms or outdoors.
“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.
