Govee COB LED Strip Light Pro, 9.8ft RGBICW LED Lights for Bedroom, Compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant and Matter, Multicolor & Warm White, 150 LED, 2.7W, 24V, Indoor Use

I really didn't have high hopes for the brightness of these lights because the Govee monitor lights I purchased, while nice, weren't terribly bright, hence the need for additional behind-desk lighting. I had also previously purchased a Govee led light strip, and ended up returning it because the leds just weren't punchy enough. The price seemed pretty steep at $99, but since they were down to about $70 on Prime Day (and they often seem to go on sale or offer coupons to bring this down to around this price), I decided to give them a try, along with the Govee RGBIC neon lights (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQQ85ZK3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1) to see which one would suit my needs best. The unboxing experience of these lights was pretty incredible. I was shocked at how premium they made the packaging on this (but it would be nice if maybe they could offer the product at a slightly lower cost if they didn't spend so much on the box???!), and first impressions of the pliability/flexibility and feel of the light strip itself were super favorable. In fact, I would say that I was pretty blown away by how great the housing felt. I unboxed the RGBIC neon lights as well, and while also nice, they were different. I plugged in both sets and it was immediately clear which set was brighter - these won by a fairly large margin, so I immediately put the neon lights aside. I ran through all of the light settings, but already essentially knew I'd be using the warmer colors. I'd hoped that orange was possible, but as with most of these led lights, it seems like the lights want to cycle right past orange and will either only display red or a cooler yellow. There are shades that are sort of approaching orange, but still aren't quite there. All the other light settings work really well, although the app is kind of annoying and without a lot of clear instructions. I'd originally hoped that I could mount this with 3M Command picture hangers, but when that failed miserably, I had to give in and use the included adhesive. My intention was to use these on the back edge of my desk to illuminate the wall behind it, but I ended up actually wrapping the lights behind and to each side of the desk because the strip was so long. It turned out to be incredibly fortunate that the strip was long enough to do this because now some of the darker areas of my office have a gorgeous glow, including the area underneath the desk. The photo I uploaded doesn't show it that accurately, but the COB light strip is probably twice as bright as the lights illuminating the wall behind my monitor. The one issue I have is that the adhesive on the end of the strip farthest away from the power source isn't very strong, and keeps coming unglued from my desk. It sticks up awkwardly, and sort of ruins the look of everything a bit. I'm also not sure what will happen if/when I need to replace my desktop, as I've been considering buying a larger one, and it doesn't seem like the adhesive is replaceable (or really very moveable). Despite it's pretty hefty price tag, I'm already looking for other places in my house to mount more strips because they just offer so much ambient light and have such a clean look. Best Govee product yet!

These Govee strip lights are magnificent. I was totally amazed by the quality this product, in every way. First off the light strips come in very premium packaging. Think Beats Headphones but even nicer. Hardened cardboard round boxes with a subtle smooth texture coating applied to them. Everything inside with slotted decorative little boxes and even two very nice silicone straps holding the light strip spooled, instead of cheap twist or zip ties. Gorgeous presentation. Once unboxed, the physical material quality becomes immediately apparent. The adhesive backing is some sort of high quality gel glue that an be re-positioned for several minutes on unpainted surfaces. The diffusing cover is a soft and smooth, flexible, high quality silicone feeling material, not cheap plastic. All cables are smooth and rounded tangle-free, no cheap thin wires. You get a two-piece power setup that permits a lot of wire-routing customization (the AC adapter and control box are separate pieces with their own cables, that then plug together.) Even the little in-line control box is designed to look good, with a clear plastic glass-look covering. Legitimate 3M adhesive backing is used on both the control box and some little included wiring tie down brackets. As for the actual performance of the LEDs, I must say these are simply the finest quality-for-money on the market today. They look stunning, are bright enough to be effective work lighting when turned to plain white and produce a tremendous gradient of colors. They are also sharp and responsive. You can customize them endlessly using the Govee app as well. Usually I dislike proprietary apps but the Govee one is neither buggy nor obtuse to operate. And the included inline control box allows basic functionality without finding your cell phone, which to me is an absolute must and I love to see that. Having seen the capabilities of these modern Govee LED strips, I can say without hyperbole that Govee is the best (maybe only) direct competitor to the OG (and frankly outrageously overpriced) Phillips Hue products. Nothing I've seen from Phillips looks better or brighter than these. Seriously these modern "RGBIC" strips from Govee are NOT a cheap alternative. They are a full-peer competitor at a better value for money price. Lastly I want to point out that Govee's customer service is stellar. Prior to purchasing these lights, I had contacted them about a possible replacement remote controller for a 3 years old set of more basic LED strip lights. While the product in question was no longer produced, no longer in warranty and frankly pretty obsolete, they still offered me a lovely discount on my next purchase with them. They had no obligation to do so and I really appreciated that. Good company, good people to do business with. If you're looking for best in class modern LEDs, I strongly recommend you give these a try. I assume there may be some technical limitation on overall length, as the longest size currently available is 16 ft. I hope some day soon they are offered in full 60 or 100 ft lengths can seamlessly cover an entire room's perimeter. If and when they do, I'll be replacing/upgrading all of the older LED strip lights in my house completely with them.

I installed these under my top kitchen cabinets, and it really elevated the space. The strip is really durable and I was just impressed with how far the quality has come, especially since I used to be in the LED industry 13 years ago.

Brighter and more functionally versatile than most strips. Any color you can imagine. Has that wow factor! Good quality. Good value for money, especially when on sale. UPDATE: few months later and the strip no longer works. Bummer it was pretty nice, and expensive...

I’ve been using the Govee COB LED Strip Light Pro for a while now, and honestly, they’re unlike any other LED strips I’ve tried. They’re ultra bright—so much that they actually feel like regular overhead room lighting. That’s a big deal if you’re trying to light up a whole wall or create even, direct lighting without harsh spots. I was really impressed by how even and clean the light spread is; there are no visible dots or hotspots, which makes them perfect for wall-washing or under-cabinet setups where you want that smooth glow. One thing I noticed is that the adhesive is decent, but not super strong. At first, I wasn’t thrilled, but then I realized it’s kind of a good thing—especially if you ever want to remove or reposition them. Since the tape isn’t overly aggressive, it won’t rip up your walls or leave a nasty residue. That’s a win for renters or anyone who likes to switch things up. The packaging felt premium, and the colors pop—whether I’m using them for ambient vibes or cranking them up for brightness. The Govee app is easy to use, and the built-in scenes with smooth animations make it fun to switch up the mood quickly. Now, here’s the real talk: these lights are expensive, no doubt. But if brightness is your top priority, I haven’t found anything better on the market. They really do stand out for being strong enough to replace traditional lighting in certain setups. The color accuracy is good overall, but when I use DreamView, I notice it’s not perfect—mainly because you can only set 6 zones per strip. That limits how detailed the color mapping can get, especially on longer runs. So if you’re going for ultra-precise RGB sync, it’s not flawless. But for everyday brightness and evenness? These are hands-down the best I’ve used.