Rank #5 in Best Smart Bulbs 2026: 10 Ranked, Wattage Claims Checked
Tapo L530E E27 Smart Bulb 2-Pack, 800lm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Two E27 bulbs for £14.99 — that is the offer on the fifth entry in this guide, the Tapo L530E two-pack. They are colour-changing LED smart bulbs rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,485 Amazon ratings, controlled through the Tapo app, Alexa or Google Assistant, with dimming from 1 to 100 percent, 16,000,000 advertised hues, schedules, timers and sunrise/sunset modes that follow your time zone.
The listing contradicts itself on the number buyers check first. The product title says 8.3W. The spec table lists "Wattage: 8.7 watts", "Power Consumption: 8.7 Watts" and "Light Source Wattage: 8.7 Watts" — three separate fields, all 0.4W above the title. White brightness is given as 800 Lumens, the base as E27, and the same table also lists a bulb shape size of A19, an American shape designation rather than a UK one. Same rule as the rest of this guide: what follows comes from the Amazon listing only, not from a bulb we tested ourselves.
How those 2,485 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £14.99 for a two-pack |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5, from 2,485 ratings |
| Wattage in the title | 8.3W |
| Wattage in the spec table | 8.7 watts, listed three times (Wattage, Power Consumption, Light Source Wattage) |
| White brightness | 800 Lumens |
| Bulb base | E27 |
| Bulb shape size | A19 (as listed) |
| Power source | AC/DC (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“These bulbs are truly great. Easy to set up, incredibly energy efficient. The app gives great control and as long as you have internet you can turn them of from half way around the world. The app is also incredible well thought out and for the money these are a no brainer.You won't be disappointed if you buy them. Trust me”
Verified purchase“Since these heatwaves I have been pulling my curtains during the day and also sleeping in my lounge as it's the coolest room in the house. I decided to buy a floor lamp and choose this light to go in it. Mainly because I have other Tapo products that I am pleased with.This light is really good. You can adjust the colour, brightness, scenes (not many). What I like most is you can put the biorhythm on. This makes the light automatically adjust to daylight hours and it dims at night to an almost night light ambience.It was very easy to set up, reasonably priced for two bulbs.I would recommend.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Smart Bulbs 2026: 10 Ranked, Wattage Claims Checked.
Questions people ask
How bright is the Tapo L530E?
The spec table lists 800 Lumens of white brightness. The product title gives no lumen figure at all.
What wattage does the Tapo L530E draw?
The listing gives two answers. The product name says 8.3W, while the spec table says 8.7 watts in three separate fields: Wattage, Power Consumption and Light Source Wattage.
Does the Tapo L530E need a hub?
No hub is listed. The bulb connects over Wi-Fi and the control methods given are App, Remote and Voice, with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant named as controller types.
What fitting does the Tapo L530E use?
E27. The bulb base field says E27 and the style name is "Colour-Changeable E27 (2-pack)".
How many bulbs come in the pack?
Two. The product name says 2-Pack and the style name says "Colour-Changeable E27 (2-pack)".
Can I use the Tapo L530E outdoors?
The listing says indoor only — the Indoor Outdoor Usage field reads "Indoor".
Does the Tapo L530E dim?
Yes. The listing gives a dimming range from 1 to 100 Percent, and settings can be saved and selected again later.
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