An honest, buyer-data comparison of the Outdoor Lights 2 and the Outdoor Lights 2 Pro: what buyers say topic by topic, who each one suits, and what installing each costs. Updated November 2026. Independent installer, not affiliated with Govee.
Our verdict
Lights 2 vs 2 Pro: proven value vs newest tech
Lights 2 owners rate looks higher (96% vs 80%) and installation (79% vs 75%), backed by 3,165 ratings. The 2 Pro has only 56 so far; early buyers rate its light 17 of 17.
% of buyer mentions that are positive (mentions in brackets). Bold = higher. Only rated for the Lights 2: Color options 87%, Reliability 43%, Durability 36%, Lighting options 90%. Only rated for the 2 Pro: Functionality 43%.
Pick the Lights 2 if…
You want the most light per dollar from a proven product.
Source: Amazon “Customers say” for the Lights 2, Amazon “Customers say” for the 2 Pro, read Nov 3, 2026. Comparison written in our own words. Icons are illustrations, not product photos. Independent installer, not affiliated with Govee, Amazon or Costco.
Installing them
Lights 2 vs 2 Pro: What Changes at Install Time
Mounting
Both are mounted with our 3-layer method: tape, brackets and metal hooks, with sealed connections and a night test of every section.
Labor price
Lights 2 from $390, 2 Pro from $390 for a single-storey home. Fixed quote from photos, not per foot.
Who supplies the lights
The customer buys the lights. We install them.
Switching later
We remove and reinstall if you change models.
Independence
We are an independent installer, not affiliated with Govee.
FAQ
Lights 2 vs 2 Pro FAQ
Short answers from the buyer data and from our installers.
Lights 2 owners rate looks higher (96% vs 80%) and installation (79% vs 75%), backed by 3,165 ratings. The 2 Pro has only 56 so far; early buyers rate its light 17 of 17.
How we use buyer dataTopic scores come from the Amazon “Customers say” summaries (and Costco member reviews for the Elite), captured Nov 3, 2026, and are written in our own words. Independent installer, not affiliated with Govee. Full methodology →