Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White vs TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White

10specifications compared
4differ
6identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White has 24.3 mm more depth than the TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White (60 mm vs 35.7 mm). The TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White has 108 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White (128 mm vs 20 mm). Operating frequency: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White, 2400 MHz on the TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White. Power source: Battery on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White, AC on the TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White.

Operating frequency
- Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White:2400 - 2483.5 MHz
- Tapo S500 Wireless White:2400 MHz
Power source
- Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White:Battery
- Tapo S500 Wireless White:AC
Depth
- Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White:60 mm
- Tapo S500 Wireless White:35.7 mm
Height
- Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White:20 mm
- Tapo S500 Wireless White:128 mm

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Comparison of 8719514498556, S500
64 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Tap Switch Mini White Model 8719514498556 View product	B TP-Link Tapo S500 Wireless White Model S500 View product
Features1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Product colour	White	White
Mounting type	Wall	Wall
Operating frequencyDiffers	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 MHz
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple SiriKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Easy to install	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
PortableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgradeableKnown for one	Yes	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 battery lifetime (min)Known for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	50000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Buttons
Intelligent On/OffKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Indoor
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Polycarbonate (PC)
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, RoHS, UL
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	Battery	AC
Battery typeKnown for one	CR2032	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Connected loadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 A
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers	60 mm	35.7 mm
HeightDiffers	20 mm	128 mm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84.6 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	730 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	1000 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	120 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package gross weightKnown for one	120 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package net weightKnown for one	10 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	CR2032	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Known for one	8719514498556	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	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
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate diameterKnown for one	4.8 cm (1.89")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Android, iOS, tablet compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929003593101	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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