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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

80specifications compared
31differ
49identical
60known 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 and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch 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 and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch 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 and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Bulb size
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:A19
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:A60
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
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:800 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:806 lm
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
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:iOS
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Android, iOS
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

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Comparison of 8718696449592, 8721103103659
140 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696449592 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
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	Variable
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)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	3 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
Bridge	1	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting type	Desktop/Wall	Desktop/Wall
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)	50 bulb(s)	50 bulb(s)
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
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
Smartphone/tablet remote support	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	iOS	Android, iOS
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
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)	100-240 V	100-240 V
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthKnown for one	113 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	61 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
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridge	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) included	2 bulb(s)	2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features3 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
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
Technical details4 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	8721103103659
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 & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibility	Yes	Yes
Hue white bulbsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light outputDiffers	Soft white light	16 million colors; White and color 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 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0 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
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
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	929001137002	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696449592	Unknown — not stated by the source

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