CHF311.–
Philips Hue Ensis
4750 lm
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185 reviews
Ensis - A lot of Hue power, but also a lot of potential for improvement
The product itself is fun and offers many possibilities that you did not expect. Via the Beta Hub Hue Labs you can also test Active Color Motion. (Yes, it's just a ceiling lamp, but you feel like a toddler with a new toy again...).
In the meantime I have various Hue lamps, two dimmer switches and two bridges in use. So far, everything works fine.
The luminosity of Ensis is also not exactly little with 6000Lumen.
So why only three stars?
1. the product was processed uncleanly. The outer casing was poorly joined on both sides, slightly askew, and all the glue along the joining grooves was not removed.
2. the two hanging wires are fixed with an extremely sensitive plastic holder. If you accidentally screw it even a little tight, these dividers break off quickly. I experienced this problem live with a colleague. Accordingly, I had to be careful with my own assembly now.
3. unfortunately not height adjustable without further intervention. That would have been wirlkich a clear bonus point.
If Philips brings out a height-adjustable variant with impeccable workmanship plus high-quality material, I would immediately switch, even exchange at extra cost. So that's not to say I'm completely disappointed in Ensis, but had a few more expectations.Pro
- Hue Connectivity
- Up/Down Separate Control
- Hue Labs Color Motion
- 6000 lm
Contra
- Weak plastic mount for hanging wire
- not adjustable in height without mounting on ceiling
Good
Contrary to some reviews here, the lamp is easy to assemble and also height adjustable. Gives a lot of light and looks good. However, I wish Philips had made the lamp even 5 Fr more expensive and built a decent power supply for it. My lamp beeps, especially when it is set bright.
Pro
- Brightness
- Design
- Colors
- Hue integration
- Mounting
Contra
- Power supply is audible
Coil whine
I am now using the third Hue Ensis (black version, not bought at Galaxus) and have had to exchange all of them so far because they had an annoying coil whine (between 20%-90% luminosity). Older generations apparently can't perceive the whistling, but me and my wife (+/- 35 years old) as well as the children can perceive a clear whistling during a quiet meal.
For this price a no-go & unfortunately not recommended. Too bad, because it would definitely be beautiful/simple.Pro
- Design
- Hue
Contra
- Coil whine
This review was created for a different variant: Ensis (4750 lm)
the luminaire is worth the money
Once the luminaire is hanging, it is a joy to use. However, the mounting options have not been thought through to the end. The ceiling connection point for the electrical cables must be directly above the luminaire. This is probably the case for very few people. Then an additional hole has to be drilled in the ceiling connection shell of the luminaire for the supply cable. However, this will invalidate the guarantee for the luminaire. In addition, the luminaire can no longer be adjusted horizontally if the drill holes do not sit perfectly in the ceiling.
Pro
- High quality processing
- Control via app possible, although somewhat cumbersome
- Very good, uniform illumination
Contra
- readjustment of the luminaire hardly possible (drill holes must fit perfectly)
Expensive, but top quality and result
Pro
- Good workmanship
- Top quality
- Works with normal switch, with Bluetooth (without bridge) and Zigbee
- No major configuration
Contra
- Expensive (it pays to compare prices)
- Pendulum adjustment a little tricky (plastic holder)
Perfect
Do not regret this purchase. Would buy this hanging lamp again. I can recommend it to others.
Pro
- looks great
- works as described
- easy to assemble
- can be adjusted in height
Contra
- No mounting material included
6 out of 185 reviews
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