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

78specifications compared
34differ
44identical
65known 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 6 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (806 lm vs 800 lm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has hue dimmer switch included. Bulb size: A19 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, A60 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27.

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
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:800 lm
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:806 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:8.5 W
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:iOS
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Yes
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:8.5 W

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Comparison of 8718696449592, 8718699673208
143 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 8718699673208 View product
Features6 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 fluxDiffers	800 lm	806 lm
Beam angle (max)Known for one	180°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	8.5 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
Dimmable	Yes	Yes
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 bulb
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	1400 - 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	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
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 W	8.5 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
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
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Weight & dimensions6 differ
DepthDiffers	113 mm	110 mm
WidthDiffers	61 mm	110 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	72 g
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6 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
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 features1 differ
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)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
ZigBee certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 details9 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696449592	8718699673208
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 outputDiffers	Soft white light	Warm to cool 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)Differs	9 mA	8.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	0 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
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
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001137002	929002216902
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	8718699673208

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