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Philips Hue Smart Plug vs Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light

Reddit prefers Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 48% positive).

Philips Hue Smart Plug
#1 in Smart Lights

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
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€