WiZ A19 Smart Bulb
Score: 83/100
Govee LED Smart Light Bulb
Score: 78/100Rankings
The WiZ 60W A19 Color LED Smart Bulb offers hub-free Wi-Fi and Matter support with a vibrant full-color palette and motion sensing. Its brightness can fall short of expectations and the app may be unreliable, while the warranty is relatively short. Ideal for renters and beginners seeking easy setup and extensive lighting scenes.
The Govee H6006 is a feature-rich A19 smart bulb offering high-CRI white light and extensive app-driven scenes. Its RGB brightness is modest and it lacks Matter support, which may deter power users. Ideal for budget-conscious homeowners who prioritize tunable white and voice control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
800 lumens | 1,145 lumensbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.8 Wbest | — |
90best | — | |
25,000 hours | 30,000 hoursbest | |
60 W | 75 Wbest | |
200 °best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Lifespan (hours) | 25000 hours | 30000 hours |
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 800 lumens | 1145 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2200-6500 K | 2700-6550 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 90 | 90.1-93.5 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 2.4 GHz | Wi‑Fi 4 |
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Home, Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 8.8 W | 8.8-9 W |
Incandescent Equivalent (W) | 60 W | 75 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the WiZ bulb's hassle-free Wi-Fi connection, lack of a required hub, and robust voice-assistant support as major strengths, while noting occasional app glitches and a relatively short warranty as drawbacks. The Matter compatibility is seen as a forward-looking feature that differentiates it from hub-dependent competitors.
Everyday users consistently praise the easy setup, vibrant color range, motion-activated features, and reliable voice-control integration, but many experience Wi-Fi reliability issues, app lag, and feel the brightness falls short of expectations, especially when using colored light. The one-year warranty also draws criticism given the long claimed lifespan.
“Easy plug and play... control anywhere with your smartphone”
“Ideal for smart lighting for daily living with 16 million colors and remote access”
Professional reviewers commend the H6006 for its high CRI white output, accurate CCT, and reliable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, while noting that its RGB performance is modest and the absence of Matter support hampers future-proofing.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward app setup, the breadth of color scenes, and the convenience of voice and group control. Common praise centers on the crisp white light and easy automation, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Wi-Fi drops, dim RGB output, and the inability to pair the bulb with existing smart switches.
