Light Strip Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip vs Philips Hue Flux Strip Light

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip and the Philips Hue Flux Strip Light are gradient lightstrips. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip

Pick it for: Up to 1,800 lm from the 2 m strip (the Flux 3 m: 1,200 lm at 6500K) · 2000-6500K white range (Hue doesn’t publish a range for the Flux) · 2 m base kit with 1 m extensions (the Flux: 3 m, 5 m and 10 m lengths)

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Philips Hue Flux Strip Light

Pick it for: Dedicated white and warm LEDs with Chromasync colour blending (not listed for the Gradient Lightstrip) · Cut pieces can be reused (the Gradient Lightstrip: cuttable; reuse not listed) · Hue’s sync guide lists it for a sync box without a Bridge (Hue says the Gradient Lightstrip wasn’t designed for use with a TV or monitor, though you can still use it there)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Philips Hue Flux Strip Light
Type Gradient lightstrip, 2 m White and colour gradient lightstrip, 3 m
Power 20 W, up to 1,800 lm 220-240 V mains; 1,200 lm at 6500K
Connection Bluetooth and Zigbee Bluetooth and Zigbee
Hub needed No (Bluetooth or Bridge) Not stated as required by Hue; works without Wi-Fi
Extras 2000-6500K, cuttable, extends to 10 m Cut, reuse and extend; CRI 80
Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip

Pros

  • Extends up to 10 m
  • Works with Bluetooth or a Hue Bridge
  • Can be cut

Cons

  • Not designed for use with a TV or monitor
  • Not interchangeable with standard Hue lightstrips or their extensions
Philips Hue Flux Strip Light

Pros

  • 1,200 lm at 6500K from the 3 m strip
  • Can be cut, reused and extended
  • Dedicated white and warm LEDs with Chromasync colour blending
  • Works without Wi-Fi
  • Hue’s sync guide lists it for a sync box without a Bridge (one light)

Cons

  • Hue doesn’t publish a colour-temperature range
  • Maximum extended length not stated by Hue

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip

  • Up to 1,800 lm from the 2 m strip (the Flux 3 m: 1,200 lm at 6500K)
  • 2000-6500K white range (Hue doesn’t publish a range for the Flux)
  • 2 m base kit with 1 m extensions (the Flux: 3 m, 5 m and 10 m lengths)
Why choose the Philips Hue Flux Strip Light

  • Dedicated white and warm LEDs with Chromasync colour blending (not listed for the Gradient Lightstrip)
  • Cut pieces can be reused (the Gradient Lightstrip: cuttable; reuse not listed)
  • Hue’s sync guide lists it for a sync box without a Bridge (Hue says the Gradient Lightstrip wasn’t designed for use with a TV or monitor, though you can still use it there)

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