Douglas
TLDR: good value, extras provided, quality product, interesting, and no stupid app!!
These are such a great idea - I despise single points of light in rooms (y'know the old hot incandescent bulb that sucks power). Granted I've spent some money on various LED lights, lamps, and bulbs off of Amazon but my electric bill stays low, and my place stays cool.
PROS:
So, these are such a great idea. I got two sets of 3-packs.
0. NO APP!! THANK you for NOT building an app for these. I'm dead serious! I bought these only because there is NO app. I know it's me, but I am beyond sick and tired of every home gadget/gismo having to have a stupid, buggy, insecure, privacy-violating app. A $2 remote with a watch battery works just fine. Send me an extra one (they did!) in the box if you're worried about people losing one. I don't want to touch my smartphone more than *I* want to. These have allowed me to add a nice modern lighting solution to my home (with some fun RGB too) without the modern stupidity that is so rampant! Thank you!!!
1. The bases are stick-on (or screw in) so they can be put anywhere (fantastic!). I live in an apartment so sconce lighting was obviously non-existant. But with these, I can give my rooms ambience. They provide extra adhesives, and mounting hardware too!
2. Whoever designed these, tried to make a quality product. The bases, adhesive quality, and build quality are good. 3 months in, nothings fallen off yet!
3. Nice diffusion of light too. Not the brightest, but bright enough to be functional.
4. Usb-C charging!
5. Decent battery life if used moderately alongside other light sources.
6. Package quality and value - you get TWO remotes! And I can confirm, remotes work with the other set. That's awesome because now I have two fall-backs or could spread remotes around to make control easier.
7. You can also change colors (RGB), the brightness adjustibility is broad, and they even have an auto-off timer function that can be clicked multiple times to set custom lengths.
8. You can use them while holding them! The power button on the pod allows for them to still me functional as hand lights! Great thinking! If you're creative, you could probably use these in some really novel applications!
Cons:
1. the charge time is slow. Like about 4 hours on Apple 5w square chargers (you know the ones). Faster chargers don't work on these in my experience (tried a Samsung 25w and an Anker 40w). I just plug mine into my dedicated usb powerstrip while doing my Sunday cleaning so they're ready to go. They turn green when they're done. Cables are included for each light thankfully so making a bundle like I did in the photo is recommended!
2. I can't speak for total runtine, but don't expect 8 hours x 5 days. I want to say I get about 12 hours total runtime (3 evenings x 4 hours a night). Granted I knock the brightness down a few clicks. I would describe these as a lighting "aumentation", not a dedicated source unless you want to run a longer cable to it.
3. The big inconvenience with these, is that they like to "sag". I don't know if it's the magnet/rubber-ring QC, or just the design, but it's annoying. Not the end of the world, but annoying. Granted, you can jerry rig these for sure, but having one problem child constantly falling down and pointing back at you is simultaneously irritating and kinda silly looking.
These inconveniences aren't a deal-breaker for me (far from it) given the overall value here, but just be aware before you mount them, that charging (if wireless) and positioning may be a regular touchpoint (so put them where somebody can easily reach them).
All in all a great product! And even with the flaws, I'm a happy (better lit) guy!
| Brand | Lightbiz |
|---|---|
| Color | Black-3 Color Temp Light |
| Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Style | Modern, Art Deco, Ambient |
| Light fixture form | Sconce |
| Room Type | Bedroom, Game Room, Home Office, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Storage Room, Study Room |
| Product Dimensions | 3.03"L x 1.77"W x 2"H |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor, Bedroom, Living Room, Bedside, Cabinet |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Installation Type | Stick on |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Color Temperature, Dimmable, Cordless, Rechargeable, Portable, Timer |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Theme | Fantasy, Art, Ambient |
| Light Color | Warm Light, Cool Light, Natural Light |
| Shape | Round |
| Included Components | Remote Control, Mounting Hardware |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Lighting Method | Adjustable, Uplight, Downlight |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Wattage | 4 watts |
| Controller Type | Remote Control, Button Control |
| Switch Type | Push Button |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Brightness | 150 Lumen |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Shade Color | Black |
| Fixture Type | Removable |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Lightbiz |
| Model Name | X120 |
| Part Number | X100-1P |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | X120 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Special Features | Adjustable Color Temperature, Dimmable, Cordless, Rechargeable, Portable, Timer |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Color Temperature | 6000 Kelvin |
