When it comes toRGB lighting, gamers are not without a lack of options.
Philips adds to the growing list of gaming lighting with the Play Gradient LightStrip for PC.
Philips packs a lot in the 24- to 27-inch monitor light strip, which helps explain the high price.
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However, expect a moment of frustration during installation if you have anything but a completely flat-backed monitor.
The Philips Hue Gradient LightStrip is compatible with both Mac and Windows.
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I used myHyperX Armada 25-inch monitor, which has a gradual sloping back.
My biggest gripe with this configuration is that the light strip extends out over my power and menu controls.
Out of the box, the strip emits 700 lumens, or theminimum recommended brightnessof an outdoor floodlight.
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The standard cool white is nothing to scoff at.
When I keep it on cool lighting, I turn the brightness down to half.
The strip produces a brilliant hue regardless of what color you land on.
Control all of your Philips Hue lighting solutions from a single hub.
I’m quite partial to bright green, which finally gives my tan-colored walls some life.
The light strip is also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit.
When I threw my proton stream, the lighting grew frantic and pulsed through a series of colors.
Affordable RGB to add anywhere you please, including the back of your monitor or TV.
The sync feature is maybe my favorite part of the lighting strip.
Control all of your Philips Hue lighting solutions from a single hub.
Despite a near-flawless execution, I did find one glaring issue, and that’s the price.
Affordable RGB to add anywhere you kindly, including the back of your monitor or TV.
Should You Buy the Philips Hue Play Gradient LightStrip for PC?
I absolutely love the functionality and vibrance, and the ease of installation and setup are just added perks.
Configuring the strip for my 24-inch HyperX display took a few additional seconds and was hardly a headache.
Philips absolutely knew who it was catering to with this PC-specific lighting strip.
