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Chroma The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1) vs Loftie Lamp

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Updated Sep 3, 2026
Quick verdict

Chroma The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1) (entry, $30) vs Loftie Loftie Lamp (mid, $279.99) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 0 shared specs · same category (sleep).

Chroma The Bulb, an A19 LED bulb standing in a black socket base on a wooden surface, the wall behind it washed in deep red Night Mode light, a still from the brand product animation
Chroma

The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1)

The Bulb is a $30 A19 LED that cycles through three fixed modes, 660 nm deep red, 1600K amber and 3800K day, every time you flip the wall switch. Leave it off for more than six seconds and it always comes back on red. Chroma publishes a flicker index of 0.0036 at 2 feet and a melanopic ratio of 0.002 for the red mode, but no lumens, no rated life and no CRI.

PRICE
$30
Loftie Lamp bedside light
Loftie

Loftie Lamp

A bedside lamp that handles sunrise wake-up, blue-light reading, and white noise - without requiring an app.

PRICE
$279.99
View at Loftie
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Who should buy which

Pick the Chroma The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1) if

Anyone who wants a red-by-default bathroom or bedside bulb at $30 and is happy to flip a switch instead of opening an app.

Skip if

You need a dimmable bulb, a published lumen figure, or a fixture that stays on day mode after any power interruption, because The Bulb restarts on red every time.

Pick the Loftie Loftie Lamp if

Buyers who want sunrise + white noise + reading light without committing to an app or subscription.

Skip if

You want sleep stories, meditation content, or a more feature-rich smart-clock (Hatch Restore 3 is the upsell).

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Frequently asked

Which is better, the Chroma The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1) or the Loftie Lamp?

They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.

How much do they cost?

Chroma The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1): $30. Loftie Lamp: $279.99. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.

Who should buy which one?

Chroma The Bulb V1 (SKU CHROMA-BULB-V1): Anyone who wants a red-by-default bathroom or bedside bulb at $30 and is happy to flip a switch instead of opening an app. Loftie Lamp: Buyers who want sunrise + white noise + reading light without committing to an app or subscription.

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