Govee Table Lamp 2 vs IKEA Fado Table Lamp

The Govee Table Lamp 2 is the smarter pick for anyone who wants app control, voice commands, color scenes and tunable white light in one lamp. The IKEA Fado is a simpler, sturdier-feeling glass globe that does one thing well: soft ambient light, and it takes a standard bulb you can swap. Build favors the Fado's glass shade and polypropylene base over the Govee's plastic body, but the Govee wins on features by a wide margin. Owners of the Fado praise the look and note occasional glass flaws and color that differs from photos.

• Choose the Govee Table Lamp 2 if you want app and voice control, RGBIC color scenes, tunable white light and a touch dimmer in a compact smart lamp.
• Choose the IKEA Fado if you want a plain glass globe that spreads soft light, uses a replaceable bulb and needs no app or account.