LED Hoop Reviews and Comparison Chart

Hi Hoopers!

So you are ready to get yourself an LED hoop! You're excited, ecstatic and can't wait to play in the dark... but nows is the hard part. Where should you get your LED hoop? Questions about different products and who to purchase from is one of the most common questions in the LED Hooping Forum on Hoop City. To better help hoopers find their perfect glow hoop this LED Hoop Comparison Chart and the reviews have been created. Also check out the LED Hoop Faqs. Remember, when looking for an LED hoop we recommend buying only from companies that have been working for several years and have had the experience of learning how to make a quality LED hoop that will last several years.

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SaFire

Under $100.00 - Low Cost LED Hoops

If you are on a tight budget these may be the hoops for you! Keep in mind that just like with any other product, you get what you pay for. Check out the features listed for each hoop and decide what is most important to you in your LED hoop.

Criteria	SuperHooper.org	LED Heady Hoops	Trick Concepts	Lighted Lifestyle
General	In production since 2004 Creates over 1000 LED hoops worldwide every year. Known for a long battery life, this hoop will last you an entire weekend festival! Some cases of wiring malfunction resulting in LEDs flickering on and off, this is covered by their warranty free of charge. See Reviews	Very durable and hardy with solid wiring. Tubing connection is prone to popping open while hooping. You'll ultimately have to tape it closed which is inconvenient because the switch is internal. See Reviews	32 LEDs for a great price. See Reviews	Has strobing LEDs (Dragonfly / FireFly) A small, new company with great customer service. See Reviews
Batteries and Charges	Uses two CR2 camera batteries - Batteries easy to replace but does take a bit of time - Instructions Provided on Website. Great charge length! Single-color lasts 48hrs, Two-Color last 36hrs, Color changing lasts 24 hrs.	Rechargeable - Plugs Into the Wall - Comes with free car AND wall charger. 10 LEDs 7-8 hours, 20 LEDs 5-6 hours, 30 LEDs 3-4 hours Must plug in to recharge.	Rechargeable but battery is removed using quick release connector 18650 Lithium Ion battery - Comes with a Battery Charger. 4-8 hours depending on colours. AA battery and efficient design allows for a quick and easy switch to a new battery.	Rechargeable Comes with a free charger of your choice - USB, Wall charger or Car charger - 6 hours with 24 LEDs
Tubing	3/4" 160psi, or 5/8" 105psi	3/4", 15/16", 1"	7/8" (only one choice but a medium size of thickness)	1/2" Super Flex, 1/2" HDPE, 7/8" Super Flex, 7/8" HDPE, 1" Super Flex, 1" HDPE
Grip	Custom Taping Available	No Sanding or Tape	Custom Taping Available	Sanding available with request.
Collapsible	Coils down, tapes closed	Coils down, uses velcro to connect and likely to fly open	Coils Downs, quick release connector, will not fly open	Coils Down, quick release connector, will not fly open
Switch	External, Recessed, located on the outside edge.	Internal, velcro connection will eventually have to be taped closed which makes switch inconvenient.	No switch, this hoop uses a AA battery, quickly snap the hoop open and place the battery inside, close the hoop and it illuminates!	External available, Recessed, located on either side or outside edge.
Balanced	Unknown	Unknown	Yes, counter balanced with a steel plug, opposite the battery.	Yes
Weight	42" hoop weighs 1.5 lbs	Unknown	Weight: 1.26 lb (572 grams)	Unknown
Led Noise	Silent/No Rattling	Rattles	Silent/No Rattling	Silent/No Rattling
# of LEDs in one hoop Choices	20 or 30 LEDs solid colour or pre-designed mixed colour models with 7 colour choices	10, 20, 30 LED 100% Customizable with 12 colour choices	32 LEDs, 4 pre-designed colour designs available.	10 - 38 LEDs 100% Customizable with 19 colour choices (4 of which are strobing FireFly LEDs)
Minis?	Yes, sold as a pair.	Unknown	No but are working on a single hoop collapsing to minis option!	Yes, sold as a pair. 22" - 26" in the 1/2" or 7/8" SuperFlex tubing
Warranty	one year	one year	one year, 60 day-return	one year
Prices	$95.00 - $145.00	$75.00 - $185.00	$99.00 - $175.00	$75.00 - $145.00

Over $100.00 - Higher Priced LED Hoops

If you are working as a professional performer or just want to have the absolute best hoop available then take a look as the chart below! If you are on a tight budget please also review this list just to get an idea of what else is available. Take into consideration how long you may be using your LED hoop. It may be better to simply save up an extra pay check now and invest in a higher quality hoop rather than buying a different kind and wanting to upgrade later. Check out the features listed for each hoop and decide what is most important to you in your LED hoop.

Criteria	PSI Hoops	Hooping Harmony	Holistic Hooping	Cosmic Hooper
General	He Invented LED Glow Hoops! In production since 2004 Highly recommended for performers and professionals. Has been referred to as the "top of the line" LED Hoop. You can also choose two circuits allowing for two different sets of LEDs to turn on giving you more colour options. Has strobing LEDs (Dagonfly / FireFly) See Reviews	These hoops are quiet, well balanced and lightweight. Is being compared to PSI hoops in their high level of quality! See Reviews	Producing LED hoops since 2004, Holistic Hooping Illumi-Hoops are recommended for everyone from beginners to performers to professionals! They are fully customizable, with several options to choose from, including; 2-mode models, Flight Hoops with flex fire spines and their versatile 4-piece collapsible that makes 12 different configurations! See Reviews	Has so far been receiving rave reviews from his customers! See Reviews
Batteries	Rechargeable, Plugs in AA or AAA batteries available Comes with free wall charger. AA Batteries will last over 4 hours. AAA will last less than 4 hours. Must plug in to recharge.	Rechargeable, Plugs in AA and AAA available Time varies with the number of LEDs and batteries in the hoop 4-9 hours of light time Charges fast and smart charges so it doesn't overcharge which will extend the battery life. Also comes with a car charger.	Rechargeable, Plug-in (don’t’ have to open the hoop!) Rechargeable with Smart Charger wall adaptor. Lithium Ion Batteries that stay their FULL brightness until about 10-minutes before they die. Recharges in less than 2-hours and last approx. 3-10-hours, depending on the hoop model chosen.	Rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries, comes with a wall charger that is a smart charger and stops charging once your hoop is fully charged. Recharges in under 2 hours. Lasts 5-7 hours
Tubing	LOTS of options for complete customization: 5/8" PP, 3/4" HDPE, 3/4" PP, 7/8" HDPE, 1" HDPE, 1"PP	1/2", 7/8" and 1" HDPE Tubing	3/4”, 7/8”, and 1” O.D. HDPE or PP	3/4", 7/8" or 1" HDPE Tubing
Grip	Sanding and Custom Tape Available	All hoops are sanded and taped	Sanding and Custom Tape Available	Sanding and Custom Tape Available
Collapsible	Coils Down, tapes together, he provides the first samples and suggests the best kind of tape to use	Coils Down, quick release connector, will not fly open	Aluminum push button collapses into 3 or 4 sections. Collapses into a twin set of minis (for the 3/4” & 7/8” models)	Coils Down, quick release connector, will not fly open.
Switch	External, Recessed, located on the side.	Internal, no risk of flipping the switch and hoop can be conveniently opened and closed.	External, recessed, push-button located on the outside edge.	External,Recessed, located on the outside edge.
Balanced	Yes	Yes	Yes for collapsible, available on request for solid hoops.	Yes
Weight	9 ounces - 1 pound 10 ounces	9 ounces - 1 pound 11 ounces	7 ounces - 1 pound 10 ounces	10 ounces - 1.5 lbs. (40" with 1" tubing weights 18oz.)
Led Noise	Silent/No Rattling	Silent/No Rattling	Silent/No Rattling	Silent/No Rattling
# of LEDs in one hoop Colour Choices Customizable	12 - 24 LEDs (has strobing LEDs AKA Dragonfly) 50 LED colours available Fully Customizable	15, 20, 21 LEDs 4 designs to choose or full customization available	8 - 32 LEDs or more. Average hoop has 24. 7 pre-designed styles with numerous customizable options. 12+ LED colours available, slow-fading RGB, fast-strobing RGB	16-24 LEDs (has strobing LEDs AKA Shooting Star) 6 designs to choose from and then customize 25 LED colours available
Minis?	Yes, each is priced at the same cost of regular hoops	Yes	Yes, discounted cost from standard sized. Also can be made out of 4-piece collapsibles.	Yes, discounted cost of standard sized hoops
Warranty	6 months	One Year	6 months	6 months
Prices	$250.00 - $350.00	$250.00 - $275.00	$150.00 - $340.00	$130.00 - $175.00

Other Options: Make your Own Glow Hoop

	Prod Mod LED Hoop Kit - Fairly easy and detailed instructions, good materials provided and has gotten positive reviews.
	Instructables LED Hula Hoop Tutorial - Okay instructions but only recommended for the dedicated DIY type.