Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

82specifications compared
29differ
53identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 500 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 3,800 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (6500 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 6 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (9 W vs 3 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has hue dimmer switch included. Light colour: Soft white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Light colour
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:6500 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
Battery type
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:CR2450
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:CR2032
Width
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:113 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 mm
Height
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm

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Comparison of 8718696449554, 8721103103659
141 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696449554 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch Model 8721103103659 View product
Features4 differ
Colour changingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colourDiffers	Soft white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Beam angle (max)Known for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	3 W
Service life of lampKnown for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of bulbsKnown for one	2 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart lighting kit
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Freestanding/Wall
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
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	Android, iOS
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
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 W	8 W
Battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthKnown for one	113 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	113 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	50 g
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge heightDiffers	2.5 cm	2.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge diameterDiffers	10 cm	8.8 cm
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 cm
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 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
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	83 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	730 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	730 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	500 g	370 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content3 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	0	1
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
ZigBee certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details3 differ
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696449554	8721103103659
Product typeKnown for one	Starter kit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue white bulbsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light outputDiffers	Soft white light	16 million colors; White and color light
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 mA	8 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0,000 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	21.000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	8.300 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	21.000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Hue Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	806 lm
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001137001	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696449554	Unknown — not stated by the source

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