Philips Hue and Nanoleaf are two of the biggest names in smart lighting, but which system is right for you? While the increasing support for the Matter standard means you can combine both brands into a mix-and-match smart home (more on that shortly), you'll have an easier time getting all your lights to work as you want, and unlock all their features, if you stick with one system.
Generally speaking, Nanoleaf lights are less expensive than Philips Hue and skew toward fun more than function. The company does produce standard smart light bulbs (which performed admirably in our tests), but it's better known for products like its colorful wall-mounted LED panels and display shelves that can be synced with one another or your gaming system.
