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Philips Hue Bridge (Black) — 2015
Philips

Philips Hue Bridge (Black)

2015

84
/ 100
From $60
VS
Philips Hue Bridge (Black) wins by 2
Samsung SmartThings Station — Hub
Samsung

Samsung SmartThings Station

Hub

82
/ 100
From $79
Specdex verdict

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Philips Hue Bridge (Black) lands at 84 and Samsung SmartThings Station at 82. That puts Philips Hue Bridge (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Philips Hue Bridge (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Samsung SmartThings Station if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Philips Hue Bridge (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) leads on ecosystem (84 vs 82).

Features

Philips Hue Bridge (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) leads on features (82 vs 80).

Value for money

Philips Hue Bridge (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) more score per dollar ($60 vs $79).

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) 84
vs
82 Samsung SmartThings Station

Score breakdown

Philips Hue Bridge (Black)
84
ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Samsung SmartThings Station
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) versus Samsung SmartThings Station — full spec comparison
Spec Philips Hue Bridge (Black) Samsung SmartThings Station
Release year
2015
—
Color
Black
—

Philips Hue Bridge (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Samsung SmartThings Station

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Philips Hue Bridge (Black) vs Samsung SmartThings Station

Which is better, Philips Hue Bridge (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Philips Hue Bridge (Black) worth the price? +

At $60, Philips Hue Bridge (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +

At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Does Philips Hue Bridge (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ecosystem, Philips Hue Bridge (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) — leads on ecosystem (84 vs 82). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Philips Hue Bridge (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Philips Hue Bridge (Black) — leads on features (82 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.