Enbrighten Eternity 100 vs Linkind HP5 100

What differs	Eternity 100	HP5 100	Why it matters
Budget band	Mid-range	Budget	The HP5 100 is the lower tier of the two. We print neither number; the buttons above open the live listings.
Length	100 ft	100 ft	Same length, so every other row is a straight comparison.
Lights, pitch	72 at 17 in	60 at 20 in	Closer pitch reads slightly more continuous from the street; wider reads as distinct points.
Addressable zones	72	60	A zone is the smallest thing the app can colour on its own. Alternating schemes need one per light.
Weather rating	Not stated	IP67	The higher number survives more water. Anything under a gutter wants IP67 or better.

Who each one is for

The Enbrighten Eternity 100 is for a buyer who wants the denser row and a dedicated white. Jasco makes it and sells it under the Enbrighten name. It has 72 lights at 17 in, a dedicated adjustable white channel, and it links to about 200 ft.

The Linkind HP5 100 is for a buyer who wants a bracket-first kit, and for a house with a flush fascia or a porch ceiling. It has 60 lights at 20 in and sits a cost tier below the Eternity. Its bracket takes a wall or a ceiling face.

The differences that matter

Brand. Enbrighten is Jasco’s line; the HP5 is Linkind’s. Check the warranty terms on each listing, since we do not compare warranties.
Pitch. 72 lights at 17 in against 60 lights at 20 in, over the same nominal 100 ft.
White channel. The Eternity has a dedicated, adjustable white channel. The HP5 lists RGB plus tunable white from 2700K to 6500K and does not say how it is produced.
IP rating. The HP5 lists IP67 lights and an IP65 controller. The Eternity gives -4F to 131F, calls itself weatherproof, and lists ETL and NEC compliance, but states no IP rating. That is a gap in the listing, not proof of a weaker kit.
Mounting brackets. The HP5 ships 60 brackets, screws and 3M adhesive, and the bracket fits any eave type. The Eternity ships brackets, 3M VHB tape, screws and cord clips.
Strands. Both are six strands, 16.5 ft on the Eternity and 16.6 ft on the HP5.
Length. The Eternity links up to 200 ft. The HP5 listing says it manages up to 150 ft.
App. The Eternity uses a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi app with schedules and automations, with Alexa and Google Home. The HP5 uses the Linkind app, which our catalogue says is Aidot, with Alexa and Google. Neither listing claims Matter.

Which to buy

A dedicated white channel: the Eternity.
A tighter row of lights: the Eternity.
Cost: the HP5, a cost tier below the Eternity.
A flush or bracket-only surface: the HP5.
A run over 150 ft: the Eternity, which links further.

When to pick neither

If you would rather use the Govee app, look at the Lights 2 100 against the Eternity or the Pro 100 against the HP5. If your roofline is well over 100 ft, read whether 100 ft is enough and look at the Pro 200 against the HP5.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Enbrighten Eternity 100 better than the Linkind HP5 100?

It has more lights, a tighter pitch and a dedicated white channel. The Linkind HP5 100 is rated IP67 and has the more flexible bracket. The HP5 sits a cost tier lower; pick the Eternity for the denser row and dedicated white, and the HP5 for the mounting and the stated IP rating.

Does the Linkind HP5 100 have an IP rating and the Eternity does not?

The Linkind HP5 100 lists IP67 lights and an IP65 controller. The Enbrighten Eternity 100 listing states a temperature range and says weatherproof, but gives no IP rating.

Which has better mounting, the Eternity 100 or the HP5 100?

The Linkind HP5 100 has a bracket that fits a wall face or a ceiling face, with 60 brackets included. The Enbrighten Eternity 100 also includes brackets, 3M VHB tape, screws and cord clips.

Which one runs longer, the Eternity 100 or the HP5 100?

The Enbrighten Eternity 100 links up to about 200 ft. The Linkind HP5 100 listing says it manages up to 150 ft.

Eternity 100 vs HP5 100

Eternity 100

HP5 100