Storm Score 90 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Philips Hue Essential bulbs perform nearly identically to the standard Hue bulbs in brightness, responsiveness, and color accuracy, despite being less than half the price. Minor limitations include a lower maximum brightness and a visible dark band on the bulb with certain colors, but these are unlikely to affect most users.”

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Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 0 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • More affordable version
  • Perform incredibly well
  • Identical colors output
  • Equally responsive control
  • Accessible entry point

Points of Contention

  • Dark band at top
  • Requires bridge for advanced features

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
90
Cat Ellis
TechRadar

“Philips Hue Essential bulbs are a more affordable version of the company's standard smart lights, and they perform incredibly well considering they're less than half the price.”

Perfect 4.5/5

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