An honest, buyer-data comparison of the Outdoor Lights Pro 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
Pro vs 2 Pro: proven vs brand new
The 2 Pro has only 56 ratings, so read its scores as first impressions. Early buyers love its light (17 of 17 positive). The Pro scores higher on looks (98% vs 80%) and installation (83% vs 75%), with far more data behind it.
% of buyer mentions that are positive (mentions in brackets). Bold = higher. Only rated for the Pro: Color options 83%, Reliability 43%, Durability 26%, App usability 75%. Only rated for the 2 Pro: Functionality 43%.
Pick the Pro if…
You want a proven model with thousands of ratings.
Source: Amazon “Customers say” for the Pro, 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
Pro 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
Pro 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
Pro vs 2 Pro FAQ
Short answers from the buyer data and from our installers.
The 2 Pro has only 56 ratings, so read its scores as first impressions. Early buyers love its light (17 of 17 positive). The Pro scores higher on looks (98% vs 80%) and installation (83% vs 75%), with far more data behind it.
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 →