Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27

83specifications compared
39differ
44identical
63known 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 ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 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 ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (9.5 W vs 9 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has hue dimmer switch included. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has AC adapter included.

Bulb size
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:A19
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:A60
Light colour
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:6500 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:9.5 W
Placement
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Table, Wall
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Wall
Bridge
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:1
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:No
Number of bulbs
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2 bulb(s)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:1 bulb(s)

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Comparison of 8718696449592, 8718696678404
146 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696449592 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 Model 8718696678404 View product
Features8 differ
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb sizeDiffers	A19	A60
Light colourDiffers	Soft white	Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	800 lm	800 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 powerDiffers	9 W	9.5 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Service life of lamp	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Suitable for light type	Ambience	Ambience
PlacementDiffers	Table, Wall	Wall
DimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BridgeDiffers	1	No
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) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbsDiffers	2 bulb(s)	1 bulb(s)
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 bulb
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.9634 m
Mounting optionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	iOS	Yes
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	OnePlus	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	One	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 W	9.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.1 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
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
Weight & dimensions6 differ
DepthDiffers	113 mm	110 mm
WidthDiffers	61 mm	62 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	72 g
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6.2 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
Height (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.9 cm (4.3")
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
Width (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm (2.4")
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 content5 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	0	1
AC adapter includedDiffers	Yes	No
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridgeDiffers	Yes	No
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 supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Ethernet cableDiffers	Yes	No
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
ZigBee certified	Yes	Yes
Battery lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)
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
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS; Android
Technical details8 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696449592	8718696678404
Product typeKnown for one	Starter kit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 bulbsDiffers	2	No
Light outputDiffers	Soft white light	Warm to cool white light
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)Differs	50	10
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	9 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	0 g	0,292 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 note	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to 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
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Yes	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
Hue tap switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	570 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	806 lm
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001137002	929001200141
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696449592	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718696678404

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