Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

74specifications compared
29differ
45identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 661 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 (806 lm vs 145 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 has 3.5 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 (6.5 W vs 3 W). Fitting/cap type: GU10 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Bulb size: GU10 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10, A60 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:GU10
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
Bulb size
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:GU10
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:A60
Light colour
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10: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 and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:2000 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:145 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 and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:6.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Equivalent bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:25 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 W
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:6.5 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 8718696508626, 8721103103659
140 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 Model 8718696508626 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
Features7 differ
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	GU10	E27
Bulb sizeDiffers	GU10	A60
Colour changingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colourDiffers	White	Variable
Number of colours	16000000 colours	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	145 lm	806 lm
Beam angle (max)Known for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	6.5 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers	25 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
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Number of bulbsKnown for one	3 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
Rated peak intensityKnown for one	350 cd	Unknown — not stated by the source
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart lighting kit
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
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	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
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft Cortana	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
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	6.5 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 & dimensions5 differ
DepthKnown for one	50 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	50 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	71 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	102 g	50 g
Bulb heightDiffers	7.1 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
Hue bridge diameter	8.8 cm	8.8 cm
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	102 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	850 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	850 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	610 g	370 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridge	Yes	Yes
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	2 bulb(s)
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Other features3 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A	F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Technical details5 differ
Colour consistencyKnown for one	6 SDCM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	8718696508626	8721103103659
Product typeKnown for one	Starter kit	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Light outputDiffers	White and color light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs	230 lm	806 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	350 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	6.5 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	10.200 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
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
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929000261711	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696508626	Unknown — not stated by the source

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