Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box vs Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights

24specifications compared
16differ
8identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights has 120 -240 V more input voltage than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box (220-240 V vs 100-240 V). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box has 144.7 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights (182 mm vs 37.3 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box has 58 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights (99 mm vs 41 mm). Product colour: Black on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, White on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights. Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, -5 - 45 °C on the Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights.

Product colour
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:Black
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:White
Input voltage
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:100-240 V
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:220-240 V
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:0 - 40 °C
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:5 - 95%
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:20 - 70%
Width
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:182 mm
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:37.3 mm
Depth
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:99 mm
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:41 mm
Height
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:23 mm
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:16.8 mm
Package width
- Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box:1020 mm
- Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights:450 mm

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Comparison of 8718699704803, 8721103111876
60 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box Model 8718699704803 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Wired dimmer switch for non-smart lights Model 8721103111876 View product
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Protection class	II	II
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired & Wireless	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Metal, Synthetics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	220-240 V
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	24 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standby power consumptionKnown for one	1000 mW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	20 - 70%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	182 mm	37.3 mm
DepthDiffers	99 mm	41 mm
HeightDiffers	23 mm	16.8 mm
WeightKnown for one	455 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Net weightKnown for one	455 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	1020 mm	450 mm
Package depthDiffers	2960 mm	880 mm
Package heightDiffers	2010 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.04 kg	60 g
Package gross weightDiffers	1.04 kg	60 g
Package net weightDiffers	680 g	20 g
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718699704803	8721103111876
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Centerpiece includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Bulb lifetimeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25000 h
Bulb powerDiffers	7.3 W	0.4 W
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	iOS; Android	Android; iOS
Defined support period (note)	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
Effects	Yes	Yes
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	5-200W LED-trailing edge (including dimmable LED ballasts); 5-20W LED-leading edge; 20-200W Halogen, Incandescent - trailing edge; 20-150W Halogen, Incandescent - leading edge
Dimmer loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Leading edge; Trailing edge
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of wall switch modulesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 channel
Radio frequency sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MotionAwareTM
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; Non-neutral wired
Zigbee repeater functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929002275802	Unknown — not stated by the source

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