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Govee Neon Rope Light 2 vs Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
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Key differences between Govee Neon Rope Light 2 and Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
A summary of selected recorded differences between these light strips. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.
Feature differences among your selected devices
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Govee Neon Rope Light 2 — Yes; Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip — No (Works without Wi-Fi.).
Specifications to check side by side
- Zigbee (connectivity): Govee Neon Rope Light 2 — No; Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip — Zigbee Hub required.
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Connectivity
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- No
Catalog note
Works without Wi-Fi.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- No
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- No
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Not applicable / unspecified
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- No
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- No
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- No
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Zigbee Hub required
Features
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
Catalog note
Shape Mapping recognises the shape the rope was bent into from a photo and maps effects onto it.
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
Compatible with Hue Effects.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
Can be added to an Entertainment area, which syncs it to music.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Not recorded
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- No
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- No
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
Entertainment area support, so it follows a TV or PC through the Hue Sync app or the HDMI Sync Box.
Installation
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
Catalog note
Ships with metal bend clips and plastic clips for shaping the rope.
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- 33 cm
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
Marked at 33 cm (13 inch) intervals.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- No
Catalog note
Sold in 3, 5 and 10 metre lengths instead of extensions; the strip has a closed end cap.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- 5 m
Integrations
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
Official Philips Hue integration in Home Assistant, plus the Matter path.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Light
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- 1
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Yes
Catalog note
16 million colors, RGBIC.
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
RGBWW LEDs: color plus pure white.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Not recorded
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- Yes
Catalog note
RGBWW, which is what lets it reach 1500 lumens at 2700K.
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- 1700lm
Power
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- 20W
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- No
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- No
- Govee Neon Rope Light 2
- Not recorded
- Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip
- 24V
| Specification | Govee Neon Rope Light 2 | Philips Hue Solo Lightstrip |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
| Yes | NoCatalog noteWorks without Wi-Fi. | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Not applicable / unspecified | Not applicable / unspecified | |
| No | No | |
| No | Zigbee Hub required | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteShape Mapping recognises the shape the rope was bent into from a photo and maps effects onto it. | YesCatalog noteCompatible with Hue Effects. | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteCan be added to an Entertainment area, which syncs it to music. | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteEntertainment area support, so it follows a TV or PC through the Hue Sync app or the HDMI Sync Box. | |
| Installation | ||
YesCatalog noteShips with metal bend clips and plastic clips for shaping the rope. | Yes | |
| Not recorded | 33 cm | |
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteMarked at 33 cm (13 inch) intervals. | |
| Not recorded | NoCatalog noteSold in 3, 5 and 10 metre lengths instead of extensions; the strip has a closed end cap. | |
| Not recorded | 5 m | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | YesCatalog noteOfficial Philips Hue integration in Home Assistant, plus the Matter path. | |
| Yes | Yes | |
YesCatalog noteVia Matter | Yes | |
| Light | ||
| Not recorded | 1 | |
| Yes | Yes | |
YesCatalog note16 million colors, RGBIC. | YesCatalog noteRGBWW LEDs: color plus pure white. | |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | |
| Not recorded | YesCatalog noteRGBWW, which is what lets it reach 1500 lumens at 2700K. | |
| Not recorded | 1700lm | |
| Power | ||
| Not recorded | 20W | |
| No | No | |
| Not recorded | 24V | |
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