Tapo L530E
Score: 81/100
Cync GE A19 LED Smart Light Bulb
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Tapo L530E offers hub-free, Matter-compatible smart lighting with a wide color gamut, tunable white, and high brightness. Its reliance on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and lack of local dimmer support limit flexibility for some installations. Ideal for users seeking bright, colorful lighting without a hub and who value Matter integration.
Cync's GE A19 Color Changing Smart Bulb delivers 800 lumens with high CRI >90, full-color and tunable white, and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with Matter compatibility. The app can be unstable and brightness may fall short in larger areas. It's a good fit for tech-savvy homeowners wanting hub-free, colorful lighting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 800 lumensbest | |
— | 2,700 Kbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 10 Wbest |
90best | — | |
— | 15,000 hoursbest | |
60 Wbest | 60 Wbest | |
220 °best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Lifespan (hours) | 15000-25000 hours | 15000 hours |
Controls(1) | ||
Voice Control | true | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings |
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 800-806 lumens | 800 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2000-6500 K | 2700 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 90 | >90 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11b/g/n | 2.4GHz |
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Home, Yandex Alice | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 8.3-9.5 W | 10 W |
Design(1) | ||
Base Type | E27 | E26 |
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Professional reviewers and editors have not published detailed evaluations of the Tapo Smart Bulbs; available commentary consists mainly of manufacturer specifications and retailer listings that highlight brightness, efficiency, and hub-free operation.
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Professional reviewers commend the GE Cync A19 for its hub-free Direct Connect architecture, high CRI color accuracy and seamless Alexa/Google integration, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to premium ecosystems. They also point out the app's occasional instability and the bulb's indoor-only rating as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the vivid color range, easy voice control and the fact that no extra hub is required, often highlighting the low energy cost and simple drop-in fit. Recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi drops, app glitches and the modest 800-lumens brightness for larger rooms.
