Product comparison · 2 smart home light controllers

Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) vs TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White

13specifications compared
8differ
5identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White has 4.6 mm more width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (84.6 mm vs 80 mm). The TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White has 22.5 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (37.5 mm vs 15 mm). The TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White has 3 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) (128 mm vs 125 mm). Wireless technology: ZigBee on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model), Wi-Fi on the TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model), Wall on the TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White.

Wireless technology
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):ZigBee
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:Wi-Fi
Mounting type
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Freestanding
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:Wall
Housing material
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Plastic
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:Polycarbonate (PC)
Power source
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):Battery
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:AC
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):0 - 80%
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:10 - 90%
Width
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):80 mm
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:84.6 mm
Depth
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):15 mm
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:37.5 mm
Height
- Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model):125 mm
- Tapo S505 Wireless White:128 mm

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Comparison of 929002398602, S505
61 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue Dimmer Switch (latest model) Model 929002398602 View product	B TP-Link Tapo S505 Wireless White Model S505 View product
Features3 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless technologyDiffers	ZigBee	Wi-Fi
Product colour	White	White
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Wall
Control type	Buttons	Buttons
Placement supported	Indoor	Indoor
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialDiffers	Plastic	Polycarbonate (PC)
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	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 buttonsKnown for one	2	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
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Android 10, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, iOS 14, iOS 14.5, iOS 15	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
Operating frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Intelligent On/OffKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Works with Amazon AlexaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Works with the Google AssistantKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Easy to installKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, UL, RoHS, IC, NCC
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
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 A
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	80 mm	84.6 mm
DepthDiffers	15 mm	37.5 mm
HeightDiffers	125 mm	128 mm
WeightKnown for one	76 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Net weightKnown for one	76 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	90 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	58 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	170 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package gross weightKnown for one	170 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package net weightKnown for one	70 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Known for one	8719514274617	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown 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
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929002398602	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
LifetimeKnown for one	50000 clicks	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Android, iOS, tablet compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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