Philips Hue Go Transportable Desk Lamp Evaluation

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Philips introduced the Hue Go Transportable Desk Lamp, however it has solely simply change into accessible. Whereas the general design may be very completely different to the Hue Go 2 I reviewed firstly of the yr, it’s a very related product.  

Philips Hue Go Transportable Desk Lamp vs Hue Go

• Desk lamp type issue
• Charging base which is extra handy than the ability plug on the Hue Ho
• The lamp has an IP54 ranking making it appropriate for outside use and humid environments (resembling the lavatory)
• Improved battery life 48hr vs 24hr
• Larger value level

The similarities are principally they’re each battery-powered, and the interior mild is equivalent, with the identical colors, lumens and all the identical options you anticipate from Hue.

Specification / Options

• Lumen output at 4000K: 530 lm
• Lumen output at 2,700 Ok (out-of-the-box setting): 370 lm
• Gentle color: 2000-6500 Hue White Color Ambiance
• IP ranking: IP20/54
• Battery: As much as 48 hours battery life
• On-device management
• Bluetooth and Hue Bridge suitable

In Use

Aesthetically, I just like the lamp, however it isn’t fairly as good in actual life as it’s within the photographs. I feel I’ll have been higher off with the white color.

The lamp has a plastic development, and up shut, you’ll be able to inform. I assume it was by no means going to look pretty much as good as a pleasant wood or ceramic lamp. On the flip facet, this plastic development means it’s extra sturdy than these different supplies. I’ve not dropped it or tried to interrupt it but, however I’m assured it might probably deal with a knock or two.

One factor I actually like about this lamp is the charging base. You simply plonk it right down to cost. There isn’t any faffing round with plugging it in as you do with the Hue Go.

As a result of the charging works by contact factors after which has a rubber-coated button on the highest, this has an IP54 ranking. You don’t need to drop it into your tub, however it should deal with the humidity in a toilet or be rained on when utilizing it open air.

Past that, it’s largely the identical as all different Hue merchandise. This can be a White Color Ambiance bulb, so you may have that large vary of hues and the choice for some primary results, together with a candle or hearth.

Setting it up was like each different Hue product. I’ve the hub, so including it to my system took a few minutes at most. You then simply drag it to no matter room you need.

Regardless that that is rated for a similar luminescence because the Hue Go, it does appear much less shiny. The sunshine is targeted downwards, with no mild illuminating by the black plastic. Whereas the sunshine shines by your entire Hue Go, and with it being focussed both upwards or at an angle, it tasks the sunshine a bit higher.

Portability / Battery

Philips Hue claims it will have a battery lifetime of as much as 48 hours. I can’t say I’ve examined this totally. I primarily apply it to the battery as and when wanted. Like different battery-powered lamps, brightness and color temperature will cut back battery life. I’ve used this for a protracted night within the kitchen, leaving it on in a single day, and it was nonetheless operating.

As beforehand talked about, I like the charger for this. You simply decide up the sunshine and go. It’s rather more user-friendly than coping with cables. Extra importantly, I’m more likely to return it to its charging base. With the Hue Go, after I unplug it, I have a tendency to go away it unplugged till I realise it has run out of cost.

Worth and Various Choices

The Hue Go moveable desk lamp is priced at £140 and is at the moment solely accessible straight from Philips Hue.

The Philips Hue Go 2.0 is at the moment simply £70 from Amazon and has an RRP of £80.

The Philips Hue Signe is accessible in a desk lamp model, however it isn’t battery-powered, and this has an RRP of £160

The WiZ Luminaire cellular moveable mild is the closest various product I’ve reviewed, and that is attractively priced at £80.

Total

As all the time, Philips Hue merchandise come at a premium value. I don’t suppose £140 for a lamp is simply too ridiculous, however on the similar time, the Hue Go 2.0 is about half the worth.

So far as lighting goes, they’re principally the identical; you’re paying double for a special type issue, improved battery and the IP54 ranking.

I’ve grown very keen on my little Go moveable mild. It’s a primary design, however I feel it really works very well, and you’ve got the flexibleness of mounting it upwards or at an angle. It lacks the IP ranking, however aside from that, I feel it’s a extra versatile product.

Nonetheless, if you need a extra conventional aesthetic and one thing that you need to use open air or maybe when you find yourself within the tub, then the Philips Hue Go Transportable Desk Lamp is great.

Initially posted on Mighty Gadget