Head to head ยท Smart Lights

OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb vs Philips Hue Smart Plug

Reddit prefers Philips Hue Smart Plug โ€” higher sentiment (48% vs 47% positive).

OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb
#12 in Smart Lights

Apple

OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb

$21.98

47

Pros

  • +faster with Matter on v2 hub
  • +working perfectly in Apple HomeKit
  • +all paired and work
  • +monitor power consumption (using the device manufacturer app)

Cons

  • โˆ’Scenes can cause bulbs to not turn on to the right color
  • โˆ’Scenes can cause bulbs to get stuck on a particular color temperature
  • โˆ’Issues with lights not turning back on with adaptive lighting
  • โˆ’intermittent connection drop
โ€œ17 different sensors working perfectly in Apple HomeKit.โ€
r/tradfri
Philips Hue Smart Plug
#1 in Smart LightsReddit favorite

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Smart Plug

$37.99

48

Pros

  • +grounded
  • +Integrates non-smart lights into hue ecosystem
  • +Enables on/off control for non-smart lights
  • +has a USB

Cons

  • โˆ’dangerous
  • โˆ’Not a good choice as a general smart plug option
  • โˆ’abomination
  • โˆ’can cause electrical fire
โ€œMy gaming laptop has been plugged in most of the time for about 3 to 4 years and it still holds a charge quite well, only about 30 minutes less than its original 6 hour maximum which is still decent.โ€
r/laptops