Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model)

21specifications compared
17differ
4identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K has 28.3 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (108.3 mm vs 80 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K has 185 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (200 mm vs 15 mm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) has 99.7 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K (125 mm vs 25.3 mm). Wireless technology: Bluetooth on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K, ZigBee on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model). Product colour: Black on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K, White on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model).

Wireless technology
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:Bluetooth
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):ZigBee
Product colour
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:Black
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):White
Housing material
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:Metal, Synthetics
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Plastic
Power source
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:AC
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Battery
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:5 - 95%
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):0 - 80%
Width
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:108.3 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):80 mm
Depth
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:200 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):15 mm
Height
- Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K:25.3 mm
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):125 mm

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Comparison of 8719514458666, 929002398602
61 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Play HDMI sync box 8K Model 8719514458666 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) Model 929002398602 View product
Features3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless technologyDiffers	Bluetooth	ZigBee
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Freestanding
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indoor
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Synthetics	Plastic
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.15.4
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PortableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Android 10, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Easy to installKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection classKnown for one	II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	Battery
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	108.3 mm	80 mm
DepthDiffers	200 mm	15 mm
HeightDiffers	25.3 mm	125 mm
WeightDiffers	590 g	76 g
Net weightDiffers	590 g	76 g
Packaging data6 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers	2485 mm	90 mm
Package depthDiffers	720 mm	58 mm
Package heightDiffers	1830 mm	170 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.13 kg	170 g
Package gross weightDiffers	1.13 kg	170 g
Package net weightDiffers	850 g	70 g
Other features1 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8719514458666	8719514274617
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	929002398602
Technical detailsidentical
LifetimeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000 clicks
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Bulb powerKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Defined support period (note)Known for one	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller	Unknown — not stated by the source
EffectsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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