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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27

79specifications compared
20differ
59identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 has 67 g more hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (67 g vs 0 g). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 has 37 g more hue dimmer switch weight than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (37 g vs 0 g). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 34 mm more package width than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 (210 mm vs 176 mm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 has hue dimmer switch included. Number of hue bulb(s) included: 2 bulb(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, 1 bulb(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27.

Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:0 g
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:67 g
Hue dimmer switch weight
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:0 g
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:37 g
Package width
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:210 mm
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:176 mm
Package depth
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:83 mm
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:75 mm
Package height
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:210 mm
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:165 mm
Package weight
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:730 g
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:290 g
Package gross weight
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:730 g
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:290 g
Package net weight
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:500 g
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:180 g

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Comparison of 8718696449554, 8718696785331
145 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696449554 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 Model 8718696785331 View product
Featuresidentical
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Colour changingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colour	Soft white	Soft white
Colour temperature (min)	2700 K	2700 K
Colour temperature (max)	2700 K	2700 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Beam angle (max)Known for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb power	9 W	9 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Service life of lampKnown for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Suitable for light typeKnown for one	Ambience	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Table, Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
DimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BridgeKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Desktop/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Number of bulbsKnown for one	2 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	50 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart lighting kit
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 m
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Freestanding
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	3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Android 2.3, Android 3.0, Android 3.1, Android 3.2, Android 4.0, Android 4.1, Android 4.2, Android 4.3, Android 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2, iOS 9.0	iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 7.0, iOS 7.1, iOS 7.2, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3, iOS 8.4, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Google	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6 Plus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)	9 W	9 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	CR2450	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	250 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Depth	113 mm	113 mm
Width	113 mm	113 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
Weight	67 g	67 g
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb width	6.1 cm	6.1 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Differs	0 g	67 g
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	10 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightDiffers	0 g	37 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 g
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	176 mm
Package depthDiffers	83 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	165 mm
Package weightDiffers	730 g	290 g
Package gross weightDiffers	730 g	290 g
Package net weightDiffers	500 g	180 g
Packaging content3 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	0	1
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	2 bulb(s)	1 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 45 °C	-10 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
ZigBee certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.15.4
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details7 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696449554	8718696785331
Product typeKnown for one	Starter kit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special features	Not applicable	Not applicable
Virtual assistant	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switch	Yes	Yes
HomeKit compatibility	Yes	Yes
Hue white bulbsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light output	Soft white light	Soft white light
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)	9 mA	9 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	0,000 g	292 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers	21.000 cm	16,500 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers	8.300 cm	7,500 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers	21.000 cm	17,600 cm
Software upgrade noteDiffers	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Tested on Google NexusKnown for one	5, 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on HTCKnown for one	One	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Motorola NexusKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on OnePlusKnown for one	One	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung GalaxyKnown for one	S2, S3, S4, S5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung Galaxy NoteKnown for one	Note, Note 2, Note 3, Note 4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on SonyKnown for one	Xperia Z3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
iOS compatibilityKnown for one	7 or later	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad Air compatibilityKnown for one	1, 2	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad compatibilityKnown for one	2, 3rd and 4th generation	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad mini compatibilityKnown for one	1, 2, 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPod touch compatibilityKnown for one	5th generation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001137001	929001821603
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696449554	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718696785331

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