Hue weekly: Direct light strip comparison with Govee planned

I’ve already provided you with some details about the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip and a comparison with the Hue Ambiance Gradient Lightstrip. However, Govee is repeatedly mentioned on social media and in comments as a major competitor to Philips Hue. And the Asian company has a direct competitor in the form of the Govee COB Strip Light Pro.

After my Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip was shipped from the US and will arrive in the middle of next week, I spared no expense or effort and also ordered the Govee light strip. Next week, I will pit the two premium light strips against each other in a direct duel.

In terms of price, Govee definitely has the edge, that much I can say. The 3-meter-long Govee COB Strip Light Pro costs $99.99, while the Hue OmniGlow Lightstrip is slightly more expensive at $139.99. But there are a few other factors to consider: What about minimum and maximum brightness? How well are colors and color gradients displayed? Are LEDs visible? What about power consumption? How easy is it to control via the app?

I’ll be testing all of this. The big question is: Who will come out on top in the end? Feel free to share your predictions in the comments.

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