Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights

25specifications compared
17differ
8identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 2 more configurable buttons than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights (4 vs 2). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 25,000 more hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks) than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights (50000 vs 25000). The Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch has 37.7 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights (75 mm vs 37.3 mm). Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch, -5 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights.

Mounting type
- Philips Tap switch:Freestanding
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:Wall
Number of configurable buttons
- Philips Tap switch:4
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:2
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)
- Philips Tap switch:50000
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:25000
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Philips Tap switch:0 - 40 °C
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Tap switch:0 - 80%
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:20 - 70%
Width
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:37.3 mm
Depth
- Philips Tap switch:75 mm
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:41 mm
Height
- Philips Tap switch:25 mm
- Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights:16.8 mm

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Comparison of 8718696498026, 8721103111753
73 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Tap switch Model 8718696498026 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Wired on/off switch (2-channel) for non-smart lights Model 8721103111753 View product
Features3 differ
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	ZigBee	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Wall
Operating frequencyKnown for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for one	Buttons	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsDiffers	4	2
PortableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmission distanceKnown for one	30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Differs	50000	25000
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	II
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 70%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	75 mm	37.3 mm
DepthDiffers	75 mm	41 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	16.8 mm
DiameterKnown for one	7.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	90 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch diameterKnown for one	7.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	90 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data6 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	450 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	880 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	150 g	60 g
Package gross weightDiffers	150 g	60 g
Package net weightDiffers	90 g	20 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696498026	8721103111753
Technical details2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	iOS; Android	Android; iOS
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one	Works without batteries	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	16.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	7.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	8.800 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb lifetimeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000 h
Bulb powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 W
Mounting optionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall; Ceiling
Suitable for dry locationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Suitable locationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bedroom, Dining room, Functional, Hallway, Home office, Study, Living room
Bulb loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6A (shared)
Dimmer loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Number of wall switch modulesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 channels
Radio frequency sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Supported switch typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Push; Rocker
Supported wiringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Neutral wired
Zigbee repeater functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001115212	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696498026	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Hue tap switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centerpiece includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V

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