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Philips Hue A19 LED Bulb vs Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light

Both products have identical sentiment scores on Reddit.

Philips Hue A19 LED Bulb
#5 in Smart Lights

Philips

Philips Hue A19 LED Bulb

$134.99

100

Pros

  • +Has everything you're looking for
  • +Most people are pretty happy with them
  • +Frequently on sale/discounted
  • +Relatively easy to install (like changing a lightbulb)

Cons

  • โˆ’Weird integration with alexa
  • โˆ’Expensive (bulbs)
  • โˆ’Can be daunting for non-handy users depending on setup
  • โˆ’Pairing can take time
โ€œWhen I recently migrated over to the new bridge pro I was having nothing but trouble with adding new bulbs and sometimes when I would turn on lights from the hue dimmer switches or from the hue app soโ€
Philips Hue Ensis Pendant Light
#3 in Smart Lights

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€