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OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb vs Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light

Reddit prefers Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light โ€” higher sentiment (100% 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 Ensis Pendant Light
#3 in Smart LightsReddit favorite

Philips Hue

Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light

$527.99

100

Pros

  • +Not glaring or blinding
  • +Very soft light
  • +Good for dinner tables
  • +Available in black to fit themes

Cons

  • โˆ’Hanging too high can result in light in peoples faces
  • โˆ’Us version has a 5โ€ circular cover that contradicts the slim aesthetic
  • โˆ’Not suitable for households with young children who might pull on it
โ€œThe light is amazing, because it is not glaring or blinding at all, but very soft, which is tons better for a dinner table.โ€