WiZ Connected PAR38 vs LIFX PAR38

WiZ Connected PAR38 and LIFX PAR38 are both smart bulbs, but they differ in packs, platform support, and stated specifications. This comparison uses their Amazon listings to show who should pick which.

The Short Version

Pick WiZ Connected PAR38 if you want a different set of listed details, so check both pages. Pick LIFX PAR38 if you want higher listed brightness (1600 lumens) and support for 5 platforms.

Side by Side

Factor	WiZ Connected PAR38	LIFX PAR38
Base and shape	E26 and PAR38	E26 and PAR38
Pack	1 bulb	1 bulb
Brightness	Not stated in the text we saw	1600 lumens
Equivalent	Not stated in the text we saw	150W equivalent
Color	Full color; white range not stated	Full color; white range not stated
Connection	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Works with	Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, and Matter	Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home, SmartThings, and Matter
Hub	No hub needed	No hub needed
Dimming	Not stated in the text we saw	Yes

Who Should Choose Each

• WiZ Connected PAR38 suits a home where you want a different set of listed details, so check both pages.
• LIFX PAR38 suits a home where you want higher listed brightness (1600 lumens) and support for 5 platforms.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

• You want to compare connections. See our Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth vs Zigbee guide.
• You are not sure the base fits. See our base and shape guide.

How We Compared Them

We did not install or run either product. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and manufacturer specifications, selected November 9, 2026. We could not retrieve current Amazon star ratings, so neither product carries a WikiHomeLED Score and we show no star ratings. Compatibility claims are taken only from each listing, and where a listing says a platform is not supported we left it out. Both appear in our outdoor smart bulbs guide, and our method is on the How We Review page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is brighter?

Only one listing states lumens in the text we saw, so check both pages.

Do they work with Alexa and Google?

WiZ Connected PAR38: Alexa and Google Assistant. LIFX PAR38: Alexa and Google Assistant.

Do they need a hub?

WiZ Connected PAR38: no hub needed. LIFX PAR38: no hub needed. Check each listing.

Note: a smart bulb needs constant power to stay connected, so leave the wall switch on. Check the base and shape against your fixture, stay within the fixture’s maximum wattage, and look at whether it is rated for enclosed fixtures. Many smart bulbs should not run on a dimmer switch, so check the listing. Look for a UL or ETL mark, and follow the maker’s instructions. Listings differ; we describe what each maker lists.

Check current pricing and availability for the WiZ Connected PAR38 Color Smart Bulb.

Check current pricing and availability for the LIFX PAR38 Color Smart Bulb.

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