WiZ A19 Smart Bulb
Score: 83/100
Linkind Matter Smart Light Bulb
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 Linkind bulb delivers high brightness and full Matter support, making it a future-proof choice for multi-platform smart homes. It requires a Matter hub and suffers from limited availability, which may deter some buyers. Best suited for enthusiasts who prioritize ecosystem breadth and high lumen output.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
800 lumens | 1,100 lumensbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8.8 Wbest | 11 W |
90best | — | |
25,000 hoursbest | 25,000 hoursbest | |
60 W | 75 Wbest | |
200 °best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(3) | ||
Brightness (lumens) | 800 lumens | 1100 lumens |
Color Temperature Range (K) | 2200-6500 K | 1800-6500 K |
Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 90 | High |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Voice Assistant Compatibility | Alexa, Google Home, Siri | Apple Home, Siri, Alexa, Google, SmartThings |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 8.8 W | 11 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”
Smart-home enthusiasts who want Matter-compatible lighting across multiple platforms, need high-lumens output for large spaces, value energy efficiency, and enjoy color-changing or music-synced ambience. Users who lack a Matter-certified hub and want immediate full integration, or those who need guaranteed in-stock availability and detailed comparative reviews, may find it less ideal.
