WiZ A19 Smart Bulb
Score: 83/100
Linkind E26 Smart Edison Bulb
Score: 82/100Rankings
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.
Linkind's ST64 Smart Edison Bulb combines Matter-enabled Wi-Fi control with a vintage filament look and high energy efficiency. It lacks RGB color and the lowest dim setting may be too bright for some night-light needs, and it only works on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Best for users who value aesthetic design and reliable white lighting within a Matter-compatible ecosystem.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
800 lumensbest | 800 lumensbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.8 W | 8 Wbest |
90best | — | |
25,000 hoursbest | 25,000 hoursbest | |
60 Wbest | 60 Wbest | |
200 °best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2200-6500 K | 2700-6500 K |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Home, Siri | Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Apple Home |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 8.8 W | 8 W |
Design(1) | ||
Bulb Shape | A19 | ST64/ST58 |
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 Linkind ST64 for its effortless Matter QR-code setup, flicker-free operation, and strong 800 lm output at just 8 W, highlighting the vintage Edison design as a standout aesthetic. They note the wide dimming range and scheduling features as valuable, while pointing out the lack of RGB color and the still-bright lowest dim level as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the easy integration with SmartThings and the attractive Edison appearance, finding the app and voice controls reliable. The most common complaint is that the lowest dim setting remains too bright for users seeking very low-light or night-time illumination, and the absence of color options limits creative use.
