Light Strip Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip vs Tapo L920-5

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip and the Tapo L920-5 are multi-colour light strips. 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; Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip

Pick it for: Up to 1,800 lm from 2 m (the L920-5: 500 lm from 5 m) · 2000-6500K white range (the L920-5: no white temperature control) · Extends up to 10 m (not listed for the L920-5)

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Tapo L920-5

Pick it for: Longer 5 m strip (the Gradient Lightstrip: 2 m base kit) · 50 colour zones, the smallest 10 cm (zone count not listed for the Gradient Lightstrip)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip Tapo L920-5
Type Gradient lightstrip, 2 m 5 m multi-zone strip
Power 20 W, up to 1,800 lm 500 lm
Connection Bluetooth and Zigbee Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
Hub needed No (Bluetooth or Bridge) No
Extras 2000-6500K, cuttable, extends to 10 m 50 zones, cuttable (cut parts can’t be reused)
Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip

Pros

  • Shines multiple colours at once
  • 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
Tapo L920-5

Pros

  • Multi-colour zones
  • Brighter than the L900-5
  • Connects straight to Wi-Fi

Cons

  • No white temperature control (the L930 has it)
  • Indoor use only despite the coating
  • Cut parts cannot be reused

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip

  • Up to 1,800 lm from 2 m (the L920-5: 500 lm from 5 m)
  • 2000-6500K white range (the L920-5: no white temperature control)
  • Extends up to 10 m (not listed for the L920-5)
Why choose the Tapo L920-5

  • Longer 5 m strip (the Gradient Lightstrip: 2 m base kit)
  • 50 colour zones, the smallest 10 cm (zone count not listed for the Gradient Lightstrip)

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