NZXT HUE+ RGB LED Controller Review

By Tom Jaskulka

Manufacturer: NZXT., Inc.
Product Name: HUE+ Smart RGB LED Controller
Model Number: AC-HUEPS-M1
UPC: 815671012517
Price As Tested: $59.99 (Newegg | Amazon)

Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by NZXT., Inc.

Not the first time NZXT has played with RBG LED lighting, the HUE+ provides all of the functionality (and then some) of the original HUE in an even more streamlined package. Coupled with NZXT’s free standalone software package CAM, the HUE+ Smart RGB LED Controller provides eight configurable LED presets out of the box, ranging from breathing LEDs to color fades and marquee scrolling. For the endless tinkerers and those looking for even more fine control over their system lighting, the HUE+ with CAM 3.0 allows for each LED to be individually addressed! That’s an impressive repertoire for an LED controller, but is it worth the price of admission? Benchmark Reviews has an opportunity to find out – follow along as we take a closer look at the new NZXT HUE+ Smart RGB LED Controller.

We’ll look at what you receive with the HUE+, walk through a quick installation, and cover the lighting options available. We’ll also look at the latest CAM software and the HUE+ specific options contained therein.

Features & Specifications

Features

• Dual-channel illumination with support for up to 40 LEDs per channel
• Numerous lighting modes and countless customization options
• Digitally controlled with CAM software
• Simple and versatile installation with daisy-chained design
• Smart Lighting mode enables lights to react to changing PC conditions
• Visualize PC’s sound output with Audio mode

Specifications