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NZXT Hue Advanced PC Lighting Black AC HUEPS M1
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
894
Old Reviews
512
Unverified
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Product Reliability
46stopped working, strips, hue, faulty, strip
+24%
-76%
" ... I was actually so annoyed with it's problems that I actually had the thing unplugged for close to 6 months (I've owned this for over a year). ... "
" ... I had to return it came defective lights would only stay green ... "
" ... And i know that it is not just a random defective product that i just got unlucky with. ... "
" ... No problems, so I decided to check if the fans were the issues. ... 8 days later, still no response, still no updates, still no working lights. ... "
" ... But for me, it was nothing but issues. ... "
" ... After 1 year 2 strips have failed on me. ... "
" ... First month of having the kit, the LED strips would be faulty. ... I understand warranties don't last for over a year generally and I'm totally fine with that. ... "
" ... After returning this due to a faulty power connector, i decided to purchase again. ... Everything worked on arrival but after 1 week all the light strips failed. ... "
Software Platform
44cam software, hue, windows, cam, buggy
+32%
-68%
" ... This is not even exclusive to any one windows OS either ... Again these problems are not OS specific at all, this is just the way the software is. ... When the CAM software wants it to be. ... "
" ... Avoid this product, get an ALL-HARDWARE-SOLUTION, no software. ... No point in bloating your PC anymore with lighting software that tries to too much, and doesn't even work. ... "
" ... The Hue+ would not even show up on the software. ... "
" ... Super buggy software (cam), glitches out my computer. ... "
" ... The software is awful, and caused my Asus board SW to continually crash. ... "
" ... Software is somewhat unreliable ... "
" ... Crashes multiple times a day, doesn't detect updates, and this morning it completely stopped detecting the HUE+ unit. ... "
" ... On top of that, the software is a huge annoyance. ... "
Design
44led, strips, rgb, red, nzxt
+89%
-11%
" ... These looks fantastic though. ... "
" ... but ever thng is awsome,fans r in the front of my case as in takes, i thnk thy look great . ... "
" ... The Hue+ does it it says and looks good doing it! ... "
" ... Looks really cool and fits nicely in my case. ... "
" ... I love the magnetic strips and the lights look great. ... "
" ... If it works great, its an awesome tool to have to make your case look perfect . ... "
" ... Still a solid buy if you want to add some personality to your PC build. ... "
" ... If you want RGB LED strips, I recommend this for quality and coolness. ... "
Setup
41easy to install, install, setup, software, installation
+90%
-10%
" ... Very easy install and currently is working well. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... I quickly fell in love with this product and its customization, once installed (very easy to do, just some screws and you are golden) the software takes over and lets you customize everything from sleep mode to party mode. ... "
" ... Easy to install for first timer like me. ... "
" ... Product works great, and is easy to install. ... "
" ... It was very easy to setup. ... I downloaded and installed the software first before installing the hardware. ... You should be able to get it all setup and running in about 15 minutes. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, love the way it looks, very easy installation. ... "
" ... Easy to install, straight forward and easy to navigate setup via the CAM software and it really compliments my clean build, or any build I could aspire to. ... "
Device Compatibility
29connect, hue, computer, lights, led
+72%
-28%
" ... Just built my first pc with this in it. ... "
" ... It happens with my Kraken cooler as well, so I thought i would just restart my PC again . ... "
" ... I hooked it all up and thankfully it worked . ... "
" ... WELL ANYONE WHO HAS A PC/DESK/WORKSTATION! ... "
" ... Excellent but I wished it could be controlled by Alexa ... "
" ... Great way to put the finishing touches on your custom PC. ... "
" ... Easy to connect ... "
" ... This item is awesome and really makes your PC standout. ... "
Ports
28molex, nzxt, hue, strips, usb hub
+39%
-61%
" ... I tried everything i read online on how to fix it, from changing the USB cable, to installing an older version of the software, but nothing worked. ... "
" ... Wanted to use this outside of my computer but NZXT makes it impossible by only supplying power from molex or sata directly off of a desktop PSU. ... "
" ... USB header cable defective. ... Had to get my own mini to full size USB cable for work around were you plug it the back mobo USB. ... "
" ... This thing would not work at all powered by onboard usb port, and only sporadically lit using the RGB connector on the motherboard. ... "
" ... Unfortunately when I finally got it for myself and tried to get all the cabled plugged into the Hue+ box to install it into my rig, the micro usb port literally got shoved further into the device, now there is no way to connect the micro usb cable into the box. ... "
" ... You can not plug them in regular LED headers straight. ... "
" ... The only way to fix this is to physically open up your computer and uninstall the driver, then pull the motherboard usb plug for the Hue+ out and plug it back in. ... "
" ... Killed my motherboard because they had no official sata connectors to power the damn thing ... "
Ease of Use
27easy, install, software, easy to use, setup
+100%
" ... Very easy install and currently is working well. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... The cam software is easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to install for first timer like me. ... "
" ... Would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking to light up their setup. ... "
" ... It was very easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to connect ... "
" ... Very cool and easy to use device. ... The magnets make it so easy to install and change around. ... "
Cables
25connector, nzxt, led strips, strips, molex
+48%
-52%
" ... I worried it was a power issue, and triple checked all my connections, pulling the entire build apart to make sure the wires in the cable runs weren't damaged or pinched. ... "
" ... USB header cable defective. ... Had to get my own mini to full size USB cable for work around were you plug it the back mobo USB. ... "
" ... The only downside i had was that the supplied MOLEX connector sucks. ... "
" ... HEADS UP, WITHOUT A CONNECTOR CABLE FROM NZXT, THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE HUE+. ... After two weeks of dealing with NZXT customer service the needed cable showed up. ... "
" ... I SPENT AN HOUR ASSEMBLING MY CABLES ONLY TO HAVE THEM NOT WORK AT ALL . ... "
" ... Came with broken cables so I was only able to use one led strip. ... "
" ... One of the extension cables(100mm) had a pin broken making it usable and one of the extension cables was Missing (500mm). ... Will check if the LED strips are functional but will not be surprised if some damage has occured because the cables had an unhealthy bend to them when taken out of the box. ... "
" ... First one arrived with a faulty power connector. ... "
Apps
23cam software, cam, hardware, nzxt, buggy
+35%
-65%
" ... This is not even exclusive to any one windows OS either ... Again these problems are not OS specific at all, this is just the way the software is. ... When the CAM software wants it to be. ... "
" ... Avoid this product, get an ALL-HARDWARE-SOLUTION, no software. ... "
" ... The Hue+ would not even show up on the software. ... "
" ... Super buggy software (cam), glitches out my computer. ... "
" ... The worst part about it is the CAM software used to run the HUE+ is data mining the hell out of people that use it. ... "
" ... The software is awful, and caused my Asus board SW to continually crash. ... "
" ... software so buggy. ... "
" ... CAM the required software crashes a lot! ... "
Color
23color, led, white, red, leds
+70%
-30%
" ... As i type 3 of the lights are flashing random colors and patterns that dont at all correlate to my designed pattern. ... "
" ... Hue light on top should be able to change colors with whatever else you're using. ... "
" ... The customization of it is really fantastic - there are many presets with different effects and allow you to adjust color or you can create your own and it allows you to change it all the way down to a per LED basis if that's your thing. ... "
" ... These look amazing and are very bright. ... "
" ... You can pretty much do whatever you could imagine to your colors and such. ... "
" ... The color combinations are endless! ... "
" ... Compared to Corsair's, NZXT's LED's are much more bright BUT the Corsair's LED's are more vibrant and rich in color. ... "
" ... It has good range of lighting control and can display good whites with very little blue color added. ... "
Features
21hue, led, rgb, leds, strips
+76%
-24%
" ... The software, as many have stated, could be better but it works well enough for just the lighting. ... "
" ... Many customized options as well. ... "
" ... Really great customization settings as well. ... "
" ... Probably one of the best lighting options out there. ... "
" ... Many coloring options, profiles, etc ... "
" ... The customization of it is really fantastic - there are many presets with different effects and allow you to adjust color or you can create your own and it allows you to change it all the way down to a per LED basis if that's your thing. ... "
" ... It's a great lighting system, ton of options. ... "
" ... +Really nice RGB LEDS ... "
Fit
15adhesive, magnets, tape, led strips, white
+53%
-47%
" ... Fits perfect in my case using the 2.5 hard drive mounting I wish it would feel more premium since you are paying a high price I don’t like the fact that it feels really plasticky. ... "
" ... Looks really cool and fits nicely in my case. ... "
" ... Fits well in a S340 Elite with a little finagling. ... "
" ... I have a steel computer case and the led strips' magnets hold very well to the case. ... "
" ... Just fit to my white pc case ... "
" ... Since you will need it to cover a case perfectly. ... "
" ... -Magnet is not really that strong, but strong enough I suppose ... "
" ... The built in magnets are strong and hold my lights great without even using the adhesive backing. ... "
Build Quality
14strips, magnets, led strips, led, strip
+71%
-29%
" ... Great product, no issues, my PC looks amazing in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv case. ... "
" ... I have a steel computer case and the led strips' magnets hold very well to the case. ... "
" ... Since you will need it to cover a case perfectly. ... "
" ... I recommend them for their excellent build quality. ... "
" ... Aside from that though the magnets hold well, there's 4 led strips and enough extension cables for my smaller case. ... "
" ... I feel likes its priced right, and its a relatively cheap way to spice up an otherwise lackluster build! ... "
" ... I like this Kit although since my purchase I have found better and cheaper alternatives for my Case Mod. ... "
Controls
11led, strips, nzxt, hue, controls
+36%
-64%
" ... I try another brand of lights and it switched to solid red and no control of anything. ... "
" ... The only downside to those is you can only control them with a controller. ... "
" ... this is the old version and its very hard to work with controls are confusing and strip has sticking issues. ... "
" ... Also why is LED on device not RGB? ... "
" ... I understand items can come DOA, but that doesn't say a lot for your quality control. ... "
" ... The only thing I'd like to see is rgbw strips and a thinner control box but that's probably not feasible. ... "
" ... To get it to stay where I want I have to leave it in the start up menu, let it launch where it promptly changes my graphics card settings. ... "
Firmware
10update, software, cam, hue, updated
+10%
-90%
" ... First, the software NZXT uses for this is CAM Software, which is REALLY bad. ... "
" ... CAM then prompted me to install a firmware update for the Hue, which disappeared as soon as I clicked "Install," never to return, and never to update. ... "
" ... After a firmware update to the Hue and a restart, NZXT CAM would not detect it. ... "
" ... After updating the firmware and rebooting, the strips would be on when I first turned on the PC but then immediately shut off upon starting CAM and CAM was unable to detect that the LED strips where connected. ... "
" ... software so buggy. ... "
" ... Every time you update the firmware, you will need to update the firmware twice more, and then uninstall it. ... "
" ... When I first installed, firmware updated to 4.xx. ... "
" ... And the firmware on the hue+ was screwed. ... "
Price
10waste of money, avoid, worth, pricey, money
+40%
-60%
" ... Avoid at all cost. ... AVOID AT ALL COSTS ... "
" ... now just 60 dollar paperweight. ... "
" ... Another downside to this is the price. ... "
" ... They only work individually making this a waste of money really. ... "
" ... Complete trash and a waste of money. ... "
" ... AVOID AT ALL COSTS ... "
Cooling
10cool, nzxt aer, noctua, temps, nzxt
+100%
" ... the go great with my nzxt aer fans. ... "
" ... Great RGB fans for you pc gives it a great look while maintaining your PC cool. ... "
" ... The fans perform well and look good. ... "
" ... NZXT Aer RGB120 Fans: 5/5 -- Absolutely gorgeous, quiet, and move a lot of air. ... "
" ... Fans are silent as can be and bright as can be. ... "
" ... The fans themselves are very cool looking and well made with very little noise and decent cooling temps. ... "
" ... The fans are great! ... "
" ... I also have a NZXT grid controller that I do like very much as it helps me keep my gpu's cool with custom fan curves, which works quite well. ... "
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