Does the model suit your lighting task?
WiZ Modern Bulb A60 E27 Colour 1521 lm, 100 W replacement, 2-pack stands in this selection for much more light from an E27 holder, 1521 lumens instead of 806. That is a narrower and more honest statement than a blanket “good” or “bad”. A lamp can be technically decent and still disappoint in the wrong place. That is why this analysis starts with the intended use, not with a score.
A single Wi-Fi lamp can make sense without an additional hub. With many lights, sensors and switches, a hub system often becomes clearer to manage. The right architecture therefore depends more on the planned expansion than on the first device you buy.
For this model there are 5 readable product features from the Amazon listing. They are not presented as independently confirmed measured values. We explicitly separate what the source states from our practical assessment. We do not claim any long-term, laboratory or room trials of our own. We reproduce the quoted listing texts unchanged in content, but apply the house style for punctuation: dashes become a colon or comma, ranges are written out with “to”, and special characters and advertising symbols are removed. Numbers, units and statements are left untouched.
Product data and sources
| Product | WiZ Modern Bulb A60 E27 colour 1521 lm, 100 W replacement, 2-pack |
|---|---|
| Brand | WiZ |
| Category | Smart lighting |
| ASIN | B0FJ8W5QDP |
| Sources as of | 24 July 2026 |
| Type of research | Data and source analysis; no laboratory or long-term trial of our own |
Listing statement: Standard size, More brightness, With its…
What the source states: Standard size, More brightness, With its standard A19 shape and the E27 cap, this lamp suits most luminaires at home, but it is powerful enough to light your rooms with up to 1521 lm
Why it matters: The amount of light can only be assessed together with beam angle, distance and the area lit. A high figure alone does not yet say whether the light arrives in the right place.
Listing statement: Rich colours, With millions of colours to choose from…
What the source says: Rich colours, With millions of colours to choose from, you will easily find the right light for every mood in the WiZ app; save your preferred settings as presets so you can reactivate them later
Why this matters: The system detail should be matched against your existing smart home. Basic functions and manufacturer-specific effects are not automatically available in the same way on every platform.
Listing statement: Wide dimming range, Light up your surroundings as you…
What the source says: Wide dimming range, Light up your surroundings as you like with a dimmable smart light bulb whose brightness you can dim from 100% down to 1%, very suitable for relaxing in the evening
Why this matters: This product is dimmed via the app, hub or wireless switch, not via a wall dimmer switch. A dimmer switch upstream in the circuit must be bypassed or replaced, otherwise the light flickers or the wireless connection drops.
Listing statement: Easy to operate, Control your light with your…
What the source states: Easy to operate, Control your light with your preferred home assistant using a selection of WiZ accessories or with your voice, compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit
Why it matters: Check how many ways of operating it there really are and whether each of them stays reachable at the planned spot. It is also important whether the device saves the last level chosen and whether an accidental touch changes a setting.
Listing statement: Matter compatible, Matter is a unifying…
What the source states: Matter compatible, Matter is a unifying protocol that improves the simplicity, compatibility, reliability and security of many different smart home products
Why this matters: The system detail should be matched against your existing smart home. Basic functions and manufacturer-specific effects are not automatically available in the same way on every platform.
Use in daily life
Matter improves cooperation between different platforms, but does not guarantee that every special function of a manufacturer app is available everywhere. Scenes, music modes or segment control may still remain tied to the respective app.
For this model, the purchase decision should therefore hinge on a concrete situation. Before buying, write a sentence such as: “I need light for …” and add place, time of day and activity. If the model does not clearly fulfil this task, an alternative from the same category is probably the better choice.
The wall switch remains a practical weak point. If a smart lamp is cut off from power there, the app and automations cannot be reached. Good planning therefore also clarifies how guests and other members of the household operate the light.
Strengths and limits of the assessment
What speaks for the model
- Product image, ASIN and listing data are clearly linked to one another.
- The design can be assigned to a specific lighting task: for much more light from an E27 holder, 1521 lumens instead of 806.
- The available features allow a targeted check before buying, without inventing a star rating.
What remains open
- No long-term use of our own, no light measurement and no documented load check.
- Listing details can be abbreviated or change with variants and model updates.
- Room effect, glare and ease of use depend on your location and daily routine.
Compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant does not automatically mean that all functions can be reached by voice. Cloud dependency, app account and update policy also belong in the purchase decision. With coloured accent light it should also be clear that it usually does not replace general lighting.
What you should measure and check before buying
Check the lamp holder or mounting surface, Wi-Fi coverage and the distance to a hub if one is needed. For light strips, length, whether they can be cut, power connection and bending radius also matter. For panels, the wall area and fixing must be settled before buying.
- Define the task: Write down which surface or zone is to be lit and at what time of day you use it.
- Measure the space: Check cap, bulb length and diameter against the space in the existing lamp. Floor space, cable route and socket do not apply to this design. Product photos are no substitute for dimensions.
- Compare the light data: Check light output, colour temperature, dimming and, if needed, IP rating in the current listing or manual.
- Think through the controls: The switch, app, sensor or remote control must be reachable and understandable in daily use at the planned location.
- Check the variant: Colour, size, set contents and lamp holder can differ within a listing. Compare the variant you choose with this analysis.
If you are unsure how much light your room needs at all, work it out once: the lumens to watts chart puts wattage figures into terms of actual brightness, and how many lumens per room are needed depends on floor area and activity. More models in this area are listed in the overview under smart lighting, and the lighting calculator translates your room into a specific target brightness.
Set-up, position and first check
First set up a single light and check the app, voice control and behaviour after a power cut. Assign understandable room and device names. Only once the basic operation works reliably is it worth building scenes and automations.
After set-up, do not judge the light only in daylight. In the evening, switch the rest of the lighting as you normally use it, and check the situation from seated, standing and walking height. Only then do disturbing reflections, hard shadows or an unfavourable switch position become visible.
Keep the instructions and model designation. This helps with a new app setup, with firmware questions and in a warranty claim. The light bulb and lamp holder remain replaceable, so a later change of brightness or colour temperature is possible.
Comparison with similar models
The comparison does not name winners. It shows models of the same category so that you can see whether one of them is closer to your lighting task. If two models have the same task in the Assessment column, they do not differ in purpose but in design, dimensions and features. The column then states what is actually different according to the sources.
| Model | Brand | Assessment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiZ Modern Bulb A60 E27 colour 1521 lm, 100 W replacement, 2-pack | WiZ | for noticeably more light from an E27 lamp holder, 1521 lumens instead of 806 | This review |
| Philips Hue White Filament E27 ST64 Edison, dimmable, warm white | Philips Hue | for warm, dimmable light in open luminaires with a visible light bulb | Read the analysis |
| innr Zigbee E27 smart lamp White and Color, 1210 lm, 2-pack | innr | for very bright coloured light in an E27 lamp holder on an existing Zigbee hub | Read the analysis |
Our buying decision
WiZ Modern Bulb A60 E27 Colour 1521 lm, 100 W replacement, 2-pack makes sense if you are looking for a light bulb for much more light from an E27 holder, 1521 lumens instead of 806, have checked the dimensions at the intended spot and actually use the functions named in the listing. The purchase is less convincing if you expect a universal solution for several conflicting lighting tasks.
Keep looking if key data such as dimensions, light output, IP rating or compatibility is not clearly documented for your intended use. The same applies if you only like the look of the design, but the cable, the floor space or the controls would get in your way in daily use.
We deliberately award no stars. A numerical score would suggest a measurement accuracy that does not exist without documented hands-on testing. The statement this page can support is narrower: which details are available, what the model may be suited for, and which questions remain open before you buy?
Frequently asked questions about the light bulb
Is this the lamp with 806 or with 1521 lumens?
This listing covers the brighter version with 1521 lumens and 12.5 watts, which WiZ rates as a replacement for a 100 watt incandescent lamp. There is an almost identically named version with 806 lumens as a replacement for 60 watts, so check the lumen figure in the listing.
Do I need a bridge for this lamp?
No. WiZ works directly over your Wi-Fi in the 2.4 GHz band, and no separate hub is needed. For Matter in a third-party ecosystem, however, you need a suitable hub from that ecosystem.
What happens when the wall switch is turned off?
Without power, the lamp cannot be reached by app or by voice. If the switch is used regularly, a wireless switch or a fixed switching routine makes more sense than another lighting scene.
How far can the lamp be dimmed?
WiZ states a range of 1 to 100 per cent. The manufacturer does not say how evenly the lowest range runs, so you should judge that yourself in your living space.
Sources and currency
The sources are ranked by their closeness to the product: manufacturer documents come before retailer or comparison data. A shop listing is useful for the variant currently on offer, but it is not an independent check. Missing documents are not replaced with invented experiences.
- WiZ: German product page of the lamp 100 W A60 E27 in a twin pack, EAN 8720169078888
- WiZ: English-language product page of the same item with the same data sheet values
- WiZ: lamp overview with the almost identically named A60 variants in 60 W and 806 lumens
- WiZ: compatibility page for Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter
- Amazon product listing B0FJ8W5QDP; product data via the Creators API, retrieved 24 July 2026 Advertisement
Content checked on 28 July 2026. Prices, availability and product variants can change independently of this page. For a final check, always use the current retailer listing and any available manufacturer documents.
If a linked source is no longer reachable, or the model on offer visibly differs from the product image and designation, this analysis is no longer the right basis for a decision. In that case the current model number is what counts. Tell us about the difference via the contact page (in German), so that the data, the link and the recommendation can be checked.
