Eufy Lumi 1st & 2nd Generation Comparison

Hey Guys

Here’s is a brief review of the old and new model Lumi stick on battery powered lights.

Packaging is as you would expect, simple and functional.

1st Gen
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2nd Gen
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Setting up,
Pop the back off and throw in 3 AAA batteries and the light comes on to show it’s working and you are ready to find them a new home.

In Use,
Both are as sensitive to movement and light as each other.

1st gen has an exposed LED where the 2nd gen has a diffuser on the front.
This means the 1st gen gives a brighter light in front and beneath it but the 2nd gen gives a more widespread softer light.
This makes the 2nd gen look a little more “finished” than the 1st gen.

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1st gen has a flat bottom so can easily be picked up and placed on a shelf or bedside unit, the 2nd gen has a curved bottom which looks nice but not as practical.

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Brightness,
I was interested to see how the 1st and 2nd gen compared in brightness.
1st gen has a fixed brightness setting where the 2nd gen has low and high.
In comparison I would say the 1st gen is a bright as the high setting on the 2nd gen.
The low setting would be great for a kids room to give a little illumination to check in on them or perhaps a bathroom for a late night “pit stop”.

1st gen (8’ away)

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2nd gen low brightness (8’ away)

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2nd gen high brightness (8’ away)

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1st gen (15’ away)

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2nd gen low brightness (15’ away)

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2nd gen high brightness (15’ away)

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Dimensions,
Pretty much the same,

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Conclusions,
Both are great lights. Great design, weight and feel, and works exactly how you would expect.
2nd gen has a softer and wider light spread which is good if you want to illuminate a larger area.
1st gen has a little harsher (see shadows in pictures) and more forward and downward focused light spread.
1st generation has a flat bottom which i feel is better if you are going to move the around, it’s easier to place.

My choice?
I’m keeping the 1st gen.
I don’t need the low brightness setting but I will move them around regularly so it’s the flat bottom sells it to me.

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@chiquinho @Shenoy.
Here you go boys!

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Great review and comparison. I agree with you, the 2nd generation looks more polished.

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Thanks @Nhi
I would have loved it if the 2ng gen had a flat bottom, that was the only reason I kept the 1st gen.

That’s a great review and awesome comparison @paulstevenewing

I too like the 1st generation lights!

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Perfect Paul!
Now you have put some “light” in the LUMIs

I have placed some of mine at the door frames, same you did.
Better total illumination from this “high position”

I would have added some music, but couldn’t find:
"Philip Glass “The light”.

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Thanks @Shenoy :+1:t2:

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Thanks @Shenoy

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Great review and comparison @paulstevenewing

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Thanks @Ice1, glad you enjoyed it.

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Great review and comparison, great job!!! :ok_hand:

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Thanks @Daiross glad you enjoyed.

I’m more intrigued by the wakey in the back :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:. Great review(s). Thanks for sharing!

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Glad you enjoyed it @TechMan
As for the Wakey, I won that from Anker and have done a review in case you missed it.

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As you
are “the real king of donations”, you could put a pile of Wakeys all around in your house! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

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Great review and comparison photos Paul. I won the 1st gen lights in a power draw a couple of years back and they are a firm favourite in my house, particularly in the bathroom as it lights it up nicely as it’s only a small bathroom.

For me personally, I prefer the 1st gen design as you have mentioned, the flat base allows them to stand freely if you don’t wanna stick them down.

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Hey @Macgyver15
Thanks for that, glad you enjoyed.
I’m a big fan of the little lights and it’s nice to move from room to room as required.

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