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1 | Smart Hoops Comparison Guide | if you'd like to contribute email chelsea@bridson.me | Link to this page: | http://tinyurl.com/smarthoops | Source[1] | http://bit.ly/comparesmarthoops | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Name and Link to Website | Company | Price** | Discounts | Sizes | Tubing (inches) | Weight | LED Density | Warranty | Availability / Wait Time | Battery Gap | Remove Battery | Charging Port | Connection Type | Favorite Mode Save | Adjust Brightness | Remote | Freeze Mode | Resize | Retube | Counter balance | Services | Pattern Customizability | Mode Selection | ||
3 | Atomic Evoke | Astral Hoops | $379 - $429 | No longer offering discounts. | 13" - 45" ID | 5/8 3/4 PP 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 HDPE | see sheet | 30 60 (+$50) | 1 year | Ships in 1-3 weeks | 3/4 0.0" 5/8 0.0" | No | Custom charging port | internal | yes | Joystick | No | yes | $45 - $65 | $50 | light: 2 batteries med: | resize, retube, and repair | High. Use the Atomic Design web application to create original light patterns using any Windows/ Mac computer. Only certain colors available | 165 modes. Access 15 favorite modes quickly with preset feature. Cycle through presets or mode sets at 10s or 30s intervals using scan feature. Two random pattern generation modes. | ||
4 | Hyperion Hoop | Argent Data Systems | $350 | code: TWINS $100 off twin hoops only | 22" - 40" ID | 3/4 HDPE 3/4 PP | see sheet | 60 | 2 years | Ships in 1-3 business days | 1.5 " | Yes + 2 slot port | Micro USB | internal | yes | Remote | 7 key 44 key | yes | 1 free downsize | $20 | 1 battery 2 or 3 point balance available | 1 free down-size resize, retube, and repair | Use any image editor to create original light patterns using any Windows/ Mac/ Linux Computer | 1000+ presets. Two remotes cycle through patterns and save presets. Buttons to add chasers, change chaser motion, and to change pattern motion (for motion sensor modes.) | ||
5 | Phoenix Hoop | Argent Data Systems | $495 | code: RLUST code: HOOPMOVMNT | 31", 33", 35" OD | 3/4 PP | see sheet | 60 | 1 year | Delivered in 4-6 weeks | 0.5 " | No | Micro USB | internal | yes | 7 key remote | 7 key | yes | $30 | $35 | 5 batteries star balance | resize, retube, and repair | Use any image editor to create original light patterns using any Windows / Mac / Linux Computer | 200+ modes. Create your own modes and upload to the hoop via USB. Random function cycles through all modes. | ||
6 | Hulalab Hoop | Hulalab | $140 | 31" ID | 3/4 PP | 9.5 oz | 30 | 1 year | Ships next day | 0.0" | No | Micro USB | internal | yes | no | no | yes | $45 | $30 | yes | resize, retube, repair, engrave | None | Use push button to select one of 12 modes. Current mode is saved when turned off. | |||
7 | psikohoop | psihoops | $350 | 27" - 37" OD | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE | 7.45 ounces (34" OD PP) | 36 | 6 months | auction | 0.0" | No | MicroUSB | internal | yes | Yes | No | yes | No | $45 | quad balance 3 batteries + connector | retube and repair | Create custom patterns using the compose quiver. | Use gestures to switch patterns, lock a pattern, save favorite patterns, and create custom patterns. | |||
8 | Plasma Smart Hoop | Hybrid Hoops | $350 base | 8+ weeks | 0.0" | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Solaris Simple Smart Hoop | Hybrid Hoops | $200 | 8+ weeks | 0.0" | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Future Hoop Shuffle | Mood Hoops | $299 | check MoodHoops.com for deals | 3/4” tubing - 27” to 42” OD 5/8” tubing - 27” to 33” OD | 5/8” HDPE 3/4" HDPE 3/4" Polypro 7/8” HDPE | ~14.2 oz (33" OD PP) | 36 | 1 year | Ships in 5 days | 3” in 3/4” tubing, 5” in 5/8” tubing | Yes | N/A | external | no | no | no | no | no | $45 | yes | retubing and repairs, no resizing | None. | Choose from 4 mode categories. Hoop will cycle randomly through modes in that category every 5-8 seconds. No options to stay on a single pattern without purchasing the optional remote. Modes are Motif, Spiral, Iso, and Galaxy. | ||
11 | Future Hoop Remote | Mood Hoops | $399 | 27" to 42" OD | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE | ~13.8 oz (33" OD PP) | 36 | 1 year | (7"?) | Yes | N/A | external | yes | yes | 7 key 44 key | yes | no | $45 | yes | retubing and repairs, no resizing, convert to internal connection | Medium-High. Can adjust patterns with the included remote as well as queuing patterns. | |||||
12 | Future Hoop Pro | Mood Hoops | $425 | 27” to 36” minis 22” to 26” | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE | ~11.8 oz (33" OD PP) | 36 | 1 year | 0.0" † | no | USB | internal | yes | yes | 7 key 44 key | yes | no | $45 | yes | retubing and repairs, no resizing | Medium-High. Can adjust patterns with the included remote as well as queuing patterns. | |||||
13 | Helix | Proton Labs | $280 +$20 PP | Helix owners - chance to win $100 giftcard for review | 26"-36" ID | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE | ~11.2 ounces (31" ID PP) | 60 | 1 year | Ships in 1-2 weeks | ~ 4.0 " | no | Micro USB | internal | no | only with PC software | no | yes | no | yes | 4 batteries quad balance | retube, and repair $0 - $100 no resizing | Medium-High. Can edit any of the included patterns using the Windows-only software included with purchase. Modes cannot be moved, only changed. | 200+ modes. Edit modes using the included PC software. Several random mode cycle options available. | ||
14 | ZL Hoop Gen 2 | Zillion Lights LLC | $379 - $399 | Follows us on Instagram @ZLHulaHoops | 27",28",29",30",31",32" ID | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE Coming Soon | ~9 - 11 ounces | 60 | 2 year | Ships Under 5 Biz Days | 0.0" Custom Design No LED Gaps | Yes | N/A | external | yes | yes | 24 keys | yes | yes | DYI Retube System | yes | Repair, Retube, Resize, Upgrade | 1250 Unique Smart Patterns - Patterns on hoop are directly customizable in 1000++ Ways with Remote, Capable of Overlays, Underlays, Offsetting Patterns on Hoop, Strobing, Sparkling, All Patterns turn into Rainbow or Various Colors with click of Remote Button | Hoop is build on custom framework, each pattern is applied to framework and can be customized in many different ways. Hoop has 9 color wheels loaded and a 104 on memory + Special Rainbow Mode that converts all patterns into a Rainbows. 1000 ++ MODES - Comes with Custom Remote, Everything is controlled through Remote | ||
15 | ZL PANDORA 5/8 | Zillion Lights LLC | $399 | Follows us on Instagram @ZLHulaHoops | 24ID to 30ID | 5/8 HDPE, PP & PP Colors | ~7 - 9 ounces | 60 | 1 year | Ships Under 10 Biz Days | True 3 Pixel | Yes | N/A | internal | yes | yes | 24 keys | yes | yes | yes | yes comes included | Repair, Retube, Resize | 1600 Unique Smart Patterns with Triple Layer Technology - User can add background colors, foreground chasers, Strobe effects, Fade Effects to every single pattern with a click of a button | Hoop use the ZL Flow Engine to render smart patterns and convert them on the fly. We count each pattern as unique as we do not require multiple copies of each pattern like upload hoops to change colors or modes. The ZL Pandora 5/8 is now the lightest 5/8 hoop on the market. Combinations are in the millions! | ||
16 | ZL PANDORA 3/4 | Zillion Lights LLC | $399 | Follows us on Instagram @ZLHulaHoops | 24ID to 32ID | 3/4 HDPE, PP & PP Colors | ~8.5 - 11 ounces | 60 | 1 year | Ships under 10 Biz Days | NO GAPS | Yes | N/A | internal | yes | yes | 24 keys | yes | yes | yes | yes comes included | Repair, Retube, Resize | First Ever 3/4 Smart Hoop with Removable Battery, No Led Gaps & Seamless Connection, Perfectly Balanced - A Smart Hoops that Feels like a Day! Hoop1600 Unique Smart Patterns with Triple Layer Technology - User can add background colors, foreground chasers, Strobe effects, Fade Effects to every single pattern with a click of a button | Hoop use the ZL Flow Engine to render smart patterns and convert them on the fly. We count each pattern as unique as we do not require multiple copies of each pattern like upload hoops to change colors or modes. The ZL Pandora 5/8 is now the lightest 5/8 hoop on the market. Combinations are in the millions! | ||
17 | Mandala | zen hoop | $229 | on sale for $189 | 24", 28", 30", 32", 34", 36", 38", 40", 42" | 5/8 3/4 PP 5/8 3/4 7/8 HDPE | 12-18 ounces | 15 | 6 months | no longer available | 3.5" gapless available ($50) | Yes | N/A | internal 3/4+ external 5/8 | yes | 10 key | $35 | $50 | 3 Point | repair, retube, resize | none | 300 modes | ||||
18 | Photon | Battery Dude | $350 | 28", 31", 33" OD | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE | ***** | ~30 | 6 months electrical only | no longer available | 0.0" | No | MicroUSB | internal | yes | Power Saver or Brightness Boost | No | yes | No | $50 | Yes (3 or 6 battery) | repair, retube, no resizing | Low. Can customize presets with modes to create playlists of patterns. No customizations of the actual light patterns. | 705 modes | |||
19 | Larrylights Remote Smart Hoop | LarryLights | $250 $270 PP | check the Larrylights Facebook page for flash sales code: Kaylamartin10off | 28"-34" ID | 3/4 HDPE 3/4 PP | 36 | 1 year | no longer available | < 2.0" | Yes | No | internal 3/4 external 5/8 | yes | yes | yes | $70 | $60 | yes | 1 free resize resize, retube and repair $50-$100 | 300+ patterns | |||||
20 | Larrylights Remote Smart Hoop Pro | LarryLights | $350 $370 PP | 28" - 34" ID | 3/4 HDPE 3/4 PP | 11.33 oz 28" | 36 | 1 year | no longer available | 0.0" | no | Micro USB | internal 3/4 external 5/8 | yes | yes | yes | $70 | $60 | yes | |||||||
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22 | The Kinetic Hoop | Electric Lifestylz | $175 (base) | 32", 34", 36", 38" OD | 3/4 PP 3/4, 1 HDPE | 13.6 oz (34" ID HDPE) | 48 | life-time limited | Ships in 3-5 days | yes, unknown size | yes | no | no | Yes +$55 | remote | --- | 1 battery + counter weight | this company has received many complaints of bad service and poor reviews | Medium. Can choose modes to be included on the hoop upon purchase with the higher priced custom model. | 40 modes. Can choose your own modes with the higher priced custom model. Modes are in constant shuffle, no option to select a single mode unless remote is purchased. | ||||||
23 | Mobius | IllumiNation | $320 (base) | 30" - 41" OD | 3/4 PP 3/4 7/8 HDPE | ~14.2 oz (30" OD PP) | 30 | 2 years | not available | --- | no | --- | --- | no | yes | --- | --- | 3 batteries tri balance | Company non -responsive. | Medium-High. Can customize and adjust patterns with color controls and animation Controls on the hoop. | ||||||
24 | Synth | LED Artistry | $325 | 30", 33", 34", 37" OD | 3/4 PP 3/4 HDPE | ~11.7 ounces (32" ID PP) | 1 year | not available | 0.0" | no | yes | yes | no | yes | maybe | --- | 4 batteries quad balance | company non-responsive since June 2013 | Low. Can customize favorite banks with modes to create custom light shows. No customizations of the actual light patterns. | Select from 160 modes. Random function cycles through all pattern modes at adjustable intervals. | ||||||
25 | Omega | Gnar Hoops | 11 oz (29" PP) | 60 | only 4 ever made | 0.0" | no | yes | internal 3/4 | no | 4 batteries quad balance | |||||||||||||||
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28 | Legend | * | A lot of info was taken from the source. I transposed the data (rows --> columns) and added a few of my own columns, as well as the separate sheets for hoop weights | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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30 | PP | polypro | ** | Price does not include shipping or upgrades | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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33 | LED Density | the number of LEDS per meter of tubing, higher density means more LEDs fit into the same size hoop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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57 | FutureHoop - 3.15 Wh (removable, same as above) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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