Pros & Cons
Pros
They are perfect. They are aesthetically pleasing. Philips has the market cornered a bit, and that's reflected in the pricing.
This new bulb is far prettier. While the spiral design of the filament departs from the traditional filament pattern of incandescent bulbs, i find that it is beautifully designed. The bulb is modest in the sense that it doesn't appear too tech-forward... Read More
For a regular table lamp or fixture where the bulbs point down this isn't that big a deal. But these kind of bulbs also need to go in overhead fixtures. I guess it is necessary to make this smart bulb fit in the same exact space as a dumb bulb that do... Read More
Cons
Negative ghost rider. One major problem. It's a pity that signify chose such an absurd phosphor mix.
Highlights
Quality
So i know the quality is there.
The light quality is consistent with modern led warm light.
The other downside is the design of these, basically the bottom of the bulb is blacked out and contains all of the electronics ... Read More
Packaging/appearance
They functioned instantly right out of the box.
Without the, you know, heat and burning out all the time.
Competitiveness
They'll be brightest, about 550 lumens, at 2700k.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, color, orange, warm and easy. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 3,944 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 2 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I’ve always loved the control options if my hue bulbs but the old style lights are not attractive in a bare fixture
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The other downside is the design of these basically the bottom of the bulb is blacked out and contains all of the electronics that are needed to communicate with the hub andor bluetooth through the app
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For a regular table lamp or fixture where the bulbs point down this isnt that big a deal
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There it matters whether you intend to largely bounce the light off the ceiling or not
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you do then you are probably fine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So think carefully about where you are planning to put these and whether they will work in your application they arent going to be quite as universal as the bulbs they are replacing most likely
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is a fake candlelight color basically
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I will take slightly fake looking candlelight over those things any day