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Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) — 2020
Philips

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black)

2020

86
/ 100
From $220
VS
Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) wins by 3
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) lands at 86 and Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) if…

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

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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

Ecosystem

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) leads on ecosystem (86 vs 83).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Features

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) leads on features (84 vs 81).

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $220).

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) 86
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Release year
2020
—
Color
Black
—

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (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

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

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

FAQ: Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) worth the price? +

At $220, Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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 Gradient Lightstrip (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) — leads on ecosystem (86 vs 83). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip (Black) — leads on features (84 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.