

The smaller bulb is also cheaper than the color A19-$40 versus $54-and it’s even less expensive than its prime competitor: the $45 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance. While the Mini Color isn’t as bright as the larger A19 smart bulb, it’s still in line with most of the market, and the shape of the bulb allows for more light to be delivered to the sides of the bulb rather than emitting most of it straight up-a perennial issue with the A19. The bulb is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s HomeKit platforms. The bulb is just as speedy to switch colors, dim or brighten, or activate any number of fun party modes, including a music visualizer and a strobe light. The Mini Color delivers the same range of color production as the A19, and those colors all look fantastic. The user interface for the LIFX Mini Color, including a full color wheel, remains the same.
