Mipow Playbulb

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews of Mipow Playbulb. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design. The size also gets good feedback, whereas views about the reliability and price are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Mipow Playbulb is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 user reviews of Mipow Playbulb from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The size also gets good feedback, but there are some critical views about the reliability and price.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Mipow Playbulb from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size. The design also gets good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)

MiPow Playbulb Rainbow

The MiPow Playbulb Rainbow is a solid smart bulb that doesn't require a hub, and stands as the one of the most affordable entryways into the world of colorful connected lighting.

Affordable. Bright. No hub required.

Laggy mobile app.

Conclusion The Playbulb Rainbow is a good color smart bulb for the price. It casts a good amount of light and it can phase through the colors of the rainbow in a pleasant, soothing manner. It doesn't require a hub and though the app is sometimes a...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Timothy Torres (pcmag.com)

MiPow Playbulb Color

The versatile Playbulb Color from MiPow works well as a smart bulb, but disappoints on the Bluetooth speaker and mobile app fronts. You're best sticking with dedicated devices.

Pleasant light. No hub required.

Tinny sound. Can't be used with most lampshades. Light shines up or down, but not out. Laggy mobile app.

Conclusions For the cost, the Playbulb Color is a bit disappointing. It doesn't offer much in the way of features or customization, and the speaker gets tinny even at medium volumes. You'll get far better sound quality from an inexpensive Bluetooth...

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Marie Brewis (techadvisor.co.uk)

MiPow PlayBulb Color review: The smart lightbulb that's also a speaker

My lightbulb can change colour and play music. What can your lightbulb do?

Our first impressions of the MiPow PlayBulb Color are strong. If you can get one for £34 in GearBest's sale then you won't be disappointed - not only is it a cool gadget, but the MiPow is a great talking piece when friends come over - and it'll prove...

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com.au)

Mipow's Playbulb Garden will boost your outdoor decor

Mipow takes a whimsical approach when it comes to lighting. Its existing lineup includes color-changing LEDs, bulbs with built-in speakers and smart "candles" that blow out like the real thing. Now, the team is back with solar-powered lights designed...

Prices start at $19 for one light and go up to $209 for 10 lights (converted that's £12, AU$24 up to £135, AU$265). Shipping is free within the US and international rates range from $5 to $28 depending on the size of your order (£3, AU$6 to £18,AU$35)....

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Megan Wollerton (cnet.com.au)

Mipow's color-changing LED 'candles' mimic the real thing

Mipow is known for its Bluetooth-enabled mobile accessories, but it has recently made a foray into the wild world of LED lighting. Merging its two areas of focus, it initially unveiled Playbulb, an LED bulb-and-speaker-in-one. Now, it's in the midst of...

Playbulb Candle pledge prices start at just $12 (roughly £7.40 and AU$13.15) a pop and go up to $99 (roughly £61 and AU$108.60) or more for a pack of nine. Though the original goal of $5,000 has already been exceeded, the campaign runs until October 2,...

Sep, 2014

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