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Centr vs LIFX

Centr logo

Centr

Software

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
LIFX logo

LIFX

Software

WiFi-enabled smart lights with no hub required

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; LIFX the Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.
  • They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, LIFX covers No Hub Required.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Centr and LIFX actually diverge.

Attributes where Centr and LIFX differ
AttributeCentrLIFX
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS
Founded20192012

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Centr

  • Expert-led workouts
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness content
  • Progress tracking
  • Self-care routines
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

Only in LIFX

  • No Hub Required
  • 16 Million Colors
  • WiFi Direct
  • High Brightness
  • HomeKit
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Centr

  • Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot LIFX
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot LIFX
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot LIFX

LIFX

  • Ambient lightingnot Centr
  • Gaming setupnot Centr
  • Photography lightingnot Centr
  • Smart homenot Centr

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Centr

  • Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
  • Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website

LIFX

  • The Internet Archive's capture of LIFX's products page on 19 July 2016 priced the White 800 bulb at $39.99 USD (890 lumens) and the Color 1000 bulb at $59.99 USD (1,055 lumens); this is a 2016 capture and current prices likely differ.

Pricing, plan by plan

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

LIFX

On request
  • LIFX Bulb$40/month
    • 16M colors
    • WiFi direct
    • No hub required

Which should you pick?

Choose Centr if

  • You need expert-led workouts.
  • You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
  • You also want meal planning.
Centr review

Choose LIFX if

  • You need no hub required.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want 16 million colors.
LIFX review

Questions people ask

Is Centr or LIFX better?
Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and LIFX at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Centr or LIFX?
Centr starts at On request and LIFX at On request.
Does Centr or LIFX run on more platforms?
Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). LIFX runs on IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS.
What is Centr best used for?
Centr is most often used for home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments, athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning, users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programming. Of those, home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments and athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning are not what LIFX is typically brought in for.
What can Centr do that LIFX cannot?
Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. LIFX covers No Hub Required, 16 Million Colors, WiFi Direct, High Brightness. Both handle Android support.
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