Philips Hue Bloom Vs Go Review and Comparison

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4 жыл бұрын

Comparing the Philips Hue Bloom Light and the Philips Hue Go Light, so that you can better decide which one is right for you.
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@Tomaniakk 6 ай бұрын

Finally someone showcasing how they light up the room!!

@LVX03 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really helpful review thank you 🙏🏻

@Earaem 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - great conclusion - honestly!

@leovillasenor 3 жыл бұрын

Man your videos are very well structured and your vids are just nice to watch

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I really appreciate you taking the time to say that. I hope to keep making more content soon. Thanks for watching!

@brandt4051 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video just bought the go love it so far 😊

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. It's pretty feature rich for the price. Hope you continue to enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

@MrFujsta 2 жыл бұрын

I wish all reviews were this honest. Thanks!

@Chaoitcme 3 жыл бұрын

I use Blooms for accent lighting where I can hid the light behind something. I use the Go lights in areas where I want the light to be a focal feature due to its greater brightness and design aesthetic.

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a pretty nice setup. I think the more you add, the better it would look. Thanks for watching!

@Tarbard Жыл бұрын

Good conclusion at the end. I bought a Bloom and it's fine but inflexibly designed considering it's price.

@gregoryashton 2 жыл бұрын

You missed an important function with the Go, that you can slowly cycle through its ENTIRE colour range when pressing and holding the button. So you are not just limited to whites and certain tones as you mentioned

@ThaBEN_NL 4 жыл бұрын

I like the plot twist at the end. Never seen a comparison video which ends with "Don't buy both" xD! Having said that, this is a very informative video. As suggested i'm going to buy a separate fixture instead.

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, I couldn't recommend one when I wouldn't have bought either of them myself again. Thanks for watching! I'm glad that you got something out if it!

@micology_ 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so dead at this review “don’t buy either of these” lmao💀

@persian114 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it haha!

@m.boucaquetchrisrdb4861 3 жыл бұрын

@@persian114 He is soooo right.

@llrainll 3 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOOOOOOO

@jake010993 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I'm looking to add 2 bulbs/lamps to my already owned phillips ambilight tv. I want these to add to lamps either side of the room to work with the hue bridge. So I want it to work with the tv lights if that makes sence

@MontoyaMatrix 3 жыл бұрын

A bit biased. He's says don't get them because, essentially, you can do better/save money. But he is disregarding the elegant design, which does make a difference for people, and for pod-casters and film people. Maybe even more important is that he completley overlooks the fact that the Hue version is actually portable, running on battery. Does ANY other company have a smart, color-changing light that is portable. Think about color therapy, or general mood lighting that you can actually TAKE WITH YOU. Yes, they are expensive, but, to some degree here, you do get what you pay for. This review is a good lesson on actual objectivity in a product review, and on judgement calls in general.

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, you should gather as many opinions as possible and make an informed opinion for yourself. This was just my opinion on the product, yours may differ. A few points to mention though, the battery life in the GO at full brightness isn't very long, a couple of hours max. I also wouldn't recommend them for film production or podcasters, since they flicker on camera at most framerates as you can see in my video, which is shot at 60fps. I hope you find the light that works for you.

@vernpeeler3208 4 жыл бұрын

I own both and like the Bloom. I use them in my sun room to color my white solar shades in the evening. The Go, I use as a center piece on the coffee table in the sun room.. Of the two, the Bloom serves me best. I also have HUE candle lights in the ceiling fans, and Hue flood light in all my can lights. My table lamps also have Hue bulbs. You can beat the Hue system for mood lighting..I wish I could attach a picture to show how good the Bloom works.. I own 6 of them and love them

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

That's great feedback, thank you sharing! For my use, I preferred the Go, but it's nice to hear from someone who prefers the Bloom. It really all comes down to personal preference in the end. I'm sure your setup looks great, it sounds pretty cool.

@PotentChr0nic 4 жыл бұрын

What I prefer about the Bloom is that it's entirely indirect whereas the Go draws attention towards itself and can get distracting when used with Hue Sync in an entertainment area. I wish they'd make a model of the Go with a solid backside that's not transparent. Thanks for the great comparison!

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

That's a very good point that I never thought of before. I could see how that could get a little distracting. Thanks for commenting!

@eventhorizon2873 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it doesnt have rich colors, its basicly the old living color lamp. Hue go have more rich colors and is ideal for sync your tv with it.

@PotentChr0nic 4 жыл бұрын

You’re right, it didn’t have rich colors and a low lumen output like the iris. However, a new version just came out which is essentially the same as the Go.

@jadehare 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Bloom and before buying I thought I would prefer the Go; sometimes I’d like to point it upwards and portability. Still, people recommended me the Bloom and I can definitely see why by your point and that I’d mostly have it in an entertainment setup

@Lishtenbird Жыл бұрын

The new gen Bloom (that's been out for two years) has 500 lumen output, as well as Bluetooth for bridgeless operation.

@closerwinner 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the nice video

@cv2306 4 жыл бұрын

At first I thought you looked like a serial killer, but to be fair the video quality is quiet good! Good review and advise. I almost bought an used Hue Go, but now I won't. Thanks for saving me some bucks! I subbed ;)

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. That was the vibe I was going for lol. I'm glad the video helped you and welcome to the channel!

@YosuaNangin 4 жыл бұрын

you can double press and hold the button on the go, then the color will cycle, then release at ANY color you want.

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks!

@Webrisernl 11 ай бұрын

And what do you think of the standard pole light?

@erikbjorkman2166 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Question: Will my phone bluetooth pair with the plugged in Go automatically when I come home or do I need to connect manually to it through the app? If so, is there a time limit for how long does it stay paired? I have an automation app on my phone that can turn on mobile hotspot when the phone pairs with a certain bluetooth device. Would be great to have something at home that could help initiate mobile hotspot.

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

The Go light is not Bluetooth. It uses a communications protocol called ZigBee. This is why you need a bridge in order to take advantage of the full functionality. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like it will work for what you are trying to do with it. The good news is that ZigBee stays connected and you can control it from your phone anytime anywhere. No need to re-pair. Thanks for watching, sorry for the late reply.

@chojinacd 3 жыл бұрын

@@tech_progress yeh it s bluetooth at this point.

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

@@chojinacd Yes, I see that they have an updated Bluetooth model now. Mine is not, but the new ones are.

@James11721 3 жыл бұрын

So can I use any colour I want with the go if I don’t have a smart bridge? Or only the preset colours

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

Only the preset colours unfortunately. There's around 10 I think. Thanks for watching!

@fifafifa870 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, youu were talking about Buying alternative bulbs would save a lot of money. Do you have any recomendation for alternatives?

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't really tried out different brands, I do still use the Philips Hue bulbs myself, but there are some other KZfaqrs that have gone in depth comparing the different brands, I would recommend running a KZfaq search on the topic.

@LauraNunez 3 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your honest review! :)

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, happy you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

@tom4794 4 жыл бұрын

Can you describe how bright the lights are at their very lowest setting (maybe even compared to Hue color bulbs)? I know the different Hue bulbs are quite different in this regard. The idea is to have them fade in as gently as possible for a sunrise effect, or as a nightlight that illuminates the room barely enough to see where I'm going.

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

They both go so low that you would only be able to see the light by looking directly at it. The Go still shows the right colour and is uniform at its lowest setting. The Bloom colour is off and it gets flickery at its lowest setting. So, if you are looking at having them used at their lowest settings, I would get the Go. As compared to the 4 bulbs that came in the kit that I got, I would say the Go is very similar. Maybe slightly brighter at its lowest setting than the regular bulbs, but very similar. I would still opt for regular bulbs myself, but for the situation that you are describing, the Go might work for you. I hope this helps.

@tom4794 4 жыл бұрын

@@tech_progress Thanks. I got the Go and use it to wake me with a sunrise, works really well. Its lowest setting is really much, much better (i.e., dimmer) than my old LivingColors Iris. There’s definitely PWM flicker at the very low end - but I’m asleep at that point anyway. Being able to use it on battery power is a nice addon. I think it would have been much cooler though if it came with a sort of dock rather than a barrel jack plug, so that you could literally just pick it up.

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

@@tom4794 I'm glad its working out for you. The flicker is pretty good on the Go as opposed to the Bloom. The Bloom is terrible at the low end. A dock would have been really nice, something to charge it and also allow you to aim it. Maybe something for Philips to improve on in the future.

@digitalmop 2 жыл бұрын

I love the honesty. Keep it up.

@hioxd 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need a bridge for either the bloom or light bar? I want it for my desktop

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about the light bar, but you need the bridge to be able to control the Bloom. If the light bar has any functionality without the bridge, it would probably be limited like the Go. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@eventhorizon2873 4 жыл бұрын

A bridge is handy, when you want to make a lightplan. You can make rooms with each bulb at a specific setting or use the ones from philips. I think you should go for the bridge anyway, it reconizes multiple brands as long they are zigbee.

@joshx413 4 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations for similar floor lamp/fixtures to the hue bloom design.(sitting on floor to throw light up the wall)

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

It might be hard to replicate the exact same form factor as the Bloom or the Go. If you need that exact shape and size I would get the Go light. Try searching for "flood light fixtures", "flexible lamp" or "spot light". There's a lot of options available, but they won't be the exact same as the Go, however, they will be much brighter in the end. It's definitely a trade off, but it's up to you to decide what will work best for you. Hope this helps.

@joshx413 4 жыл бұрын

Tech Progress thanks for the response! Floor flood lamps should be more than sufficient!

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

@@joshx413 I hope you find one that works for you!

@zdjeciakatowice1357 Жыл бұрын

will it work with philps tv?

@isaaccuevas1114 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a hue light you would recommend for a room?

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a light fixture in the room (pot light, ceiling fixture etc...) that you want a bulb for or are you looking for something like a lamp? Will this light be used to light the entire room or will it be used with other lights? Also, How large is the room? This would help me to make a better recommendation.

@Zeeshanbeats 3 жыл бұрын

@@tech_progress hi, I'd want something that'd fill my whole room, it's a small room, but something that'll change the colour of the whole room. What would you recommend?

@tanman81 3 жыл бұрын

5:27 - we all needed this honest review

@trevorstepoo8838 3 жыл бұрын

I went with the BR30 route bought a cheap light fixture and put a BR30 lifx bulb inside which that bulb has 1100 lumens

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

That's still my preferred setup. The bulbs are brighter and so much for versatile. Thanks for watching!

@appiechulo 4 жыл бұрын

Does the go work with the bridge?

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. It has full functionality and colour spectrum with the bridge. It also has limited functionality without the bridge.

@appiechulo 4 жыл бұрын

@@tech_progress oke thanks for the info. In my eyes the bloom is not worth it. I have a gift card so i have to choose one of these. Better go with the go right? Thanks

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

@@appiechulo Yeah, if you are going to buy one, definitely go with the GO, it's the better light by far. Thanks for watching!

@adamek9750 4 жыл бұрын

I want something to sync with my monitor. So far it looks like philips hue is the only option. Are there any other brands?

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

What monitor are you using?

@vernpeeler3208 4 жыл бұрын

There is a device called HUE Sync that will do that.. I own one and use HUE Strip Lights behind my TV. It's similar to the Ambi Light system Philips used to have on their LCD TVs. It only has HDMI inputs and Outputs though.. But It is pretty cool..

@hazyipa 2 жыл бұрын

wow, fantastic review

@Boterberg 3 жыл бұрын

These two can be used with syncbox?

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

They should be, but I don't have a syncbox to test it out.

@crisshady198666 3 жыл бұрын

If i leave it plugged in all the time is it a problem?

@tech_progress 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all. Eventually the battery will wear out on the Go, but plugging it in shouldn't accelerate that.

@luisdavidrodriguez9551 4 жыл бұрын

Does it work with alexa?

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

I have not tried it with Alexa myself, but a google search says that Hue lights are compatible with Alexa if you are using the Hue Smart Bridge. If I confirm this, I will let you know. Thanks for watching!

@vernpeeler3208 4 жыл бұрын

Yes It Does. I use The Amazon Echo with all my Hue lights I love it..

@jellybeansi 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty dumb how the cable comes out the front. Who decided that?

@548raptor 3 жыл бұрын

But the specs say 520 lumens ?!?!?

@m.a.s2830 2 жыл бұрын

Too late for me. Already committed so only solution is to continue growing my hue eco system

@YasminMaroc 4 жыл бұрын

What is bridge?

@tech_progress 4 жыл бұрын

The bridge is the device that connects the Philips Hue Products to the internet and in turn the app that you use to control it. Without the bridge you cannot control most Philips hue products, so it is a required accessory. It comes with the Philips hue starter kits.