Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 vs Pro: Key Differences Compared
The Govee 2 and Pro look alike on a roofline but differ in lights per foot, white light, cutting, adapter placement, and Matter. Here is which one fits your house.
By Ethan Cole
Updated October 22, 2026
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 and the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro are Govee’s two main permanent eave light lines, and they look alike on a roofline. They differ in ways that matter once installed: how many lights you get per foot, how good the white light is, whether you can cut the strings to fit, where the power adapter can go, and which smart home platforms they join. We compared Govee’s Amazon listings for every length of both lines (50, 100, and 150 ft for the Govee 2; 100, 150, and 200 ft for the Pro) to sort out which one fits which house. For every brand, see our best permanent outdoor lights guide or browse all permanent outdoor lights reviews.
Quick Answer
Buy the Govee 2 if you mainly want color effects and holiday scenes, your eaves fit its fixed segment lengths, and you want to spend less: it lists more lights per foot, 100 scene modes, and a lower price at the same length. Buy the Pro if you want the lights to double as everyday white trim lighting, need to cut the strings to fit an awkward roofline, want Matter, or need a 200 ft run: it adds separate warm and cool white (2700K to 6500K), brighter lights, and cuttable strings. Both carry a 3-year manufacturer warranty and IP67 light strings.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature (per Govee’s listings) | Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 | Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Lengths on Amazon | 50, 100, 150 ft (H705D, H705E, H705F) | 100, 150, 200 ft (H706A, H706B, H706C) |
| Lights per kit | 36, 72, 108 | 60, 90, 120 |
| Spacing (calculated) | About one light every 1.4 ft | About one light every 1.7 ft |
| LED type | RGBIC | RGBWWIC (added warm and cool white) |
| White light | 40 to 45 lm (varies by listing), no white range stated | Up to 50 lm per light, 2700K to 6500K |
| Lens | Not described | Anti-glare lens, triangular light pattern |
| Can be cut | No (up to 9 segments and 4 extension cables) | Yes, splice at waterproof joints every 16.4 ft |
| Weather rating | IP67 lights, IP65 control box | IP67 lights, IP65 control box |
| Listed operating range | -4°F to 140°F (one listing) | -4°F to 140°F |
| Rated LED lifespan | Not listed | 50,000 hours |
| Scene modes | 100 | 75 |
| Smart platforms | Govee Home app, Alexa, Google Assistant | Govee Home app, Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Amazon rating (at review, all lengths) | 4.5 (3,000+) | 4.4 (2,300+) |
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100 ft)
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Light Count and Spacing
This is the difference most comparisons miss. At the same length, the Govee 2 has more lights: 72 on the 100 ft kit against 60 on the 100 ft Pro, and 108 on the 150 ft kit against 90. That works out to roughly one light every 1.4 ft on the Govee 2 and one every 1.7 ft on the Pro. More lights per foot means smoother color chases and gradients along the roofline, and a line of dots that reads as more continuous from the street.
The Pro makes up for it in other ways. Govee rates each Pro light at up to 50 lumens against 40 to 45 lumens of white on the Govee 2 (the Govee 2 listings give both figures), and its anti-glare lens throws a triangular pattern onto the wall below the eave. Govee publishes no measured brightness for either line beyond those per-light ratings, so treat them as the maker’s figures.
White Light for Everyday Use
If the lights will run most nights as plain trim or security lighting, this section decides it. The Pro uses RGBWWIC beads, which add dedicated warm white and cool white chips to the red, green, and blue, and it lists an adjustable white range from 2700K (warm, similar to a standard incandescent bulb) to 6500K (cool daylight). The Govee 2 is RGBIC, so its white is mixed from red, green, and blue, and its listings do not state a white range. Mixed white on RGB lights tends to look slightly tinted, which is easy to ignore during a holiday show and harder to ignore on an ordinary Tuesday.
If warm white matters most, see our warm white permanent outdoor lights and RGBCW permanent outdoor lights roundups.
Fitting Your Roofline: Cutting and Length
The Govee 2 cannot be cut. Each kit comes as a set of fixed light segments (3, 6, or 9 strings for the 50, 100, and 150 ft kits), and Govee allows up to 9 segments and 4 extension cables (two 12 ft and two 4 ft) to bridge gaps and corners. That works well on a simple, continuous eave. On a roofline with many short runs, gables, or gaps, you may end up with lights where you do not want them, or need to route extension cables around obstacles.
The Pro can be cut and spliced at waterproof joints every 16.4 ft, following the manual. It has length limits of its own: Govee says the 100 and 150 ft Pro kits cannot be extended past 150 ft without a Govee driver module, the 200 ft kit must not exceed 200 ft in total, and the 200 ft kit cannot be spliced with the 100 or 150 ft Pro kits or with accessories sold on Amazon. Only the Pro is sold in a 200 ft length; for longer homes, see our 200 ft permanent outdoor lights and cuttable permanent outdoor lights roundups.
The Govee 2 also has a compatibility warning: its kits (H705D, H705E, H705F) must not be connected to the first-generation Govee permanent lights (H705A, H705B, H705C). If you are adding to an older Govee install, check model numbers first.
Power and Outlet
Both lines are plug-in kits, but read the power notes before you plan the install. The Govee 2 listings say to install only to a covered Class A GFCI receptacle with a weatherproof enclosure, rated for use whether the plug is inserted or removed, which means an outdoor outlet with an in-use cover.
The Pro listings are not consistent. The 150 ft and 200 ft Pro listings say the adapter is for indoor use only, so the adapter has to sit indoors (a garage, attic, or soffit space) with the cable run outside. The 100 ft Pro listing instead describes the adapter as IP67 waterproof. Check the manual for the exact kit you buy before deciding where the adapter goes, and do not leave an indoor-only adapter exposed to weather. If you need a new outlet in the garage, attic, or outside, have a licensed electrician install it.
Weather and Durability
Both lines list IP67 light strings with an IP65 control box, so the control box should be mounted where it will not sit in standing water. The Pro lists an operating range of -4°F to 140°F and a 50,000-hour rated LED lifespan. One Govee 2 listing gives the same -4°F to 140°F range; the others do not state one, and none lists a rated lifespan. Neither line is rated for very cold climates the way Govee’s newer IP68 kits are; for those, see our permanent outdoor lights for cold weather roundup.
App and Smart Home
Both use the Govee Home app, with timers, DIY effects, and Govee’s AI Lighting Bot 2.0, which builds an effect from a spoken, typed, or photo prompt. The Govee 2 lists 100 scene modes plus Music mode and DreamView; the Pro lists 75 scene modes and per-light color control. Both work with Alexa and Google Assistant. Only the Pro lists Matter, which is what Apple Home users need; see our Matter permanent outdoor lights roundup for other options.
Price and Value
At the time of review, the Pro was listed well above the Govee 2 at both lengths the two lines share (100 ft and 150 ft). For that difference, the Pro gives you real white light, brighter lights, cuttable strings, Matter, and a 200 ft option; the Govee 2 gives you more lights per foot and more preset scenes. Prices on both lines change often, especially before the holidays, so compare current listings for the length you need. Both lines are also covered in our best Govee permanent outdoor lights roundup.
Which One Should You Buy?
| Choose the Govee 2 if you… | Choose the Pro if you… |
|---|---|
| Mostly want color effects and holiday scenes | Want everyday warm or cool white trim lighting |
| Have a simple, continuous eave that fits fixed segments | Have a complex roofline and need to cut strings to fit |
| Want more lights per foot for smoother color chases | Want brighter individual lights |
| Have a covered outdoor GFCI outlet near the start point | Need Matter or Apple Home |
| Need a short 50 ft run | Need a 200 ft run from one kit |
| Want the lower price at the same length | Can place the adapter indoors (150 and 200 ft kits) |
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Skip both if you live somewhere with long stretches below -4°F or you want the most advanced color effects: Govee’s Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism lists IP68 strings, a -22°F rating, three color zones per light, and Matter, at a higher price. For our full reviews of each line, read the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 review and the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro review.
Final Verdict
The Govee 2 is the better buy for color: more lights per foot, more scenes, and a lower price, as long as your eaves suit fixed segments and you have a covered outdoor GFCI outlet. The Pro is the better buy for a permanent install you will use every night: true warm and cool white, brighter lights, strings you can cut to fit, Matter, and a 200 ft kit. Measure your roofline, note where your outlet is, and then compare current pricing for the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 and the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro at the length you need.
Our comparisons follow the method described on our How We Review page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Govee Pro brighter than the Govee 2?
Per light, yes on paper: Govee rates the Pro at up to 50 lumens and the Govee 2 at 40 to 45 lumens of white. The Govee 2 has more lights per foot, so the difference along a whole roofline is smaller than the per-light figures suggest.
Can I cut the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2?
No. Govee says the Govee 2 cannot be cut. You fit it with up to 9 light segments and 4 extension cables. The Pro can be cut and spliced at its waterproof joints.
Can I connect a Govee 2 kit to a Pro kit?
Govee does not list them as compatible, and they use different light types and control boxes. Plan your whole roofline around one line. Govee also warns that the Govee 2 must not be connected to its first-generation permanent lights.
Which one works with Apple Home?
The Pro, through Matter. The Govee 2 lists Alexa and Google Assistant but not Matter. Matter needs a compatible hub or controller in your home.
Do I need an electrician?
Not for the lights themselves, since both are plug-in kits. You do need the right outlet: a covered Class A GFCI receptacle with a weatherproof enclosure for the Govee 2, and an indoor outlet for the Pro kits whose adapter is listed as indoor-only. If you do not have one where the run starts, hire a licensed electrician to add it.
About the author
Ethan Cole leads research and editing at WikiHomeLED, comparing LED lighting for the home through manufacturer specs, manuals, safety listings and owner feedback. Every product is scored against the criteria on our How We Review page, and picks are updated when models change.