Philips Hue Gen 5 Smart Bulbs are a versatile choice for general smart home lighting, offering a range of brightness and color options with easy installation and broad smart home compatibility. Govee DreamView T1 Pro TV Backlights, on the other hand, are specifically designed to enhance the TV viewing experience with dynamic color projection and customizable lighting effects, though it may have slight response time delays and color accuracy issues.
| Attribute | Philips Hue Gen 5 Smart Bulbs | Govee DreamView T1 Pro TV Backlights |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Philips Hue Gen 5 Smart Bulbs | Govee DreamView T1 Pro TV Backlights |
| Brightness (Lumens) | Typically 800 lumens, but some models can reach up to 1100 or 1600 lumens. The 1600 lumen version is the brightest smart bulb from Philips Hue. | Around 700 lumens |
| Color Temperature (Kelvin) | White bulbs: 2700K (warm white). White Ambiance: Adjustable between 2200K (warm soft white) and 6500K (daylight). White and Color Ambiance: Adjustable from 2000K to 6500K. | 2200 to 6500K |
| Color Support (RGB, White) | White, White Ambiance, and White and Color Ambiance. The White and Color Ambiance range can generate adjustable colored light. | RGBIC. The light bars also feature dedicated cool and warm white chips. |
| Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) | Bluetooth and Zigbee. A Hue Bridge is not necessary for basic Bluetooth operation but unlocks further features. | Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth |
| Smart Home Compatibility (Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit) | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings. | Alexa, Google Assistant. Siri is also supported. |
| App Control Features | Control via the Philips Hue app. Dimming. Setting schedules and timers. Syncing with music, movies, and games. Voice control. Creating lighting scenes and automations. Grouping lights into rooms and zones. | Govee Home app allows DIY color & effects customization, light scheduling, and music modes. There are 32+ animated lighting scenes and 8 DIY modes. |
| Installation Difficulty | Easy 2-step installation. Simply screw in the bulb and download the Hue Bluetooth app. | Generally considered easy to install. The light strip has clips and adhesives. |
| Power Consumption (Watts) | 9.5W. Consumes about 5.4W when on and set to maximum brightness. Around 0.4W in the off state. | 24W, but some sources list it as 36W |
| Lifespan (Hours) | 25,000 hours. | LED backlights typically last between 40,000 to 60,000 hours. Govee LED bulbs typically have a lifespan of around 25,000 to 50,000 hours. |
| Dimming Capability | Yes, via app. | Yes |
| Response Time (milliseconds) | Lights respond instantly to on-screen content. | Slight delay may be noticeable for fast-moving content like gaming. |
| Zone Control | Yes. | Offers 48 total zones for customization. |
| Price | Not available | Not available |
| Ratings | Overall: Not available, Performance: Not available | Not available |