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Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 vs GE Cync Full Color A19

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GE Cync Full Color A19 is cheaper at $11.25. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 or GE Cync Full Color A19?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The GE Cync Full Color A19 is the cheaper at $11.25.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 GE Cync Full Color A19
US price $19.99 $11.25
BrandNanoleafGE Lighting
Released2022
Brightness lumens 1100 800
Color rgbw rgbw
Protocol matter_thread+bluetooth wifi+bluetooth
Base e26 e26
Hub required No No
Wattage (W) 8.5 9.5
Lifespan hours 25000 15000
Release 2022

Sources — Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19: us-shop.nanoleaf.me (verified 2026-06-19). GE Cync Full Color A19: shop.gelighting.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 and GE Cync Full Color A19?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Brightness lumens: Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 1100 vs GE Cync Full Color A19 800
  • Protocol: Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 matter_thread+bluetooth vs GE Cync Full Color A19 wifi+bluetooth
  • Wattage (W): Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 8.5 vs GE Cync Full Color A19 9.5
  • Lifespan hours: Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Thread A19 25000 vs GE Cync Full Color A19 15000

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