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Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 113identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Bulb size
    • A19
    • A60
  • Bridge
    • 1
    • Yes
  • Hue bridge mounting type
    • Desktop/Wall
    • Wall
  • Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor range
    • 500 m
    • 13 m
  • Mounting type
    • Freestanding/Wall
    • Freestanding
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • 0.5 W
    • 0.1 W
  • Bulb diameter
    • 6 cm
    • 6.2 cm
  • Diameter
    • 6 cm
    • 6.2 cm

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644

Model 8718696670644

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Features5 differ
TypeSmart bulbSmart bulb
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Transmission range15 - 30 m15 - 30 m
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeE27E27
Bulb sizeDiffersA19A60
Light colourWarm white, Cool whiteWarm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)2200 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)6500 K6500 K
Luminous flux806 lm806 lm
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb power9.5 W9.5 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Service life of lamp25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
DimmableKnown for oneYes
BridgeDiffers1Yes
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeDiffersDesktop/WallWall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeDiffers500 m13 m
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting typeDiffersFreestanding/WallFreestanding
Number of bulbsKnown for one2 bulb(s)
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of configurable buttons11
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)2525
Software upgradeableYesYes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Hue dimmer switch range15-30 m15-30 m
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one80
Suitable for light typeKnown for oneAmbience
PlacementKnown for oneWall
Mounting optionKnown for oneWall; Standing
Performanceidentical
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneYes
Mobile operating systems supportediOSiOS
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Brand compatibilityGoogleGoogle
CompatibilityYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)9.5 W9.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.1 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
Battery typeKnown for oneCR2450
Bulb voltageLEDLED
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageLEDLED
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Depth110 mm110 mm
Width110 mm110 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
Weight78 g78 g
Bulb diameterDiffers6 cm6.2 cm
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb width6 cm6 cm
DiameterDiffers6 cm6.2 cm
Hue bridge height2.6 cm2.6 cm
Hue bridge length8.8 cm8.8 cm
Hue bridge width8.8 cm8.8 cm
Hue dimmer switch depth1.1 cm1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch height11.7 cm11.7 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depth11.4 cm11.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate height1.4 cm1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)67 g67 g
Hue dimmer switch width3.5 cm3.5 cm
Wall plate depthDiffers11.4 cm1.4 cm
Wall plate heightDiffers1.4 cm11.4 cm
Wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Weight (with wall plate)67 g67 g
Hue dimmer switch weight37 g37 g
Height (imperial)Known for one10.9 cm (4.3")
Packaging dataidentical
Package width210 mm210 mm
Package depth83 mm83 mm
Package height210 mm210 mm
Package weight770 g770 g
Package gross weight770 g770 g
Package net weight540 g540 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches included11
Bulb(s) includedKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeCR2450CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) included2 bulb(s)2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Battery life3 year(s)3 year(s)
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for oneA+
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-10 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
ZigBee certifiedKnown for oneYes
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneiOS; Android
Technical details1 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Minimum of 48 months after introduction dateMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186965486918718696670644
Product typeStarter kitStarter kit
Special featuresNot applicableNot applicable
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchYesYes
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputWarm to cool white lightWarm to cool white light
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power adapter specification100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Power consumption (max)9.5 mA9.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per piece0 g0 g
SAP height per piece21.000 cm21.000 cm
SAP length per piece8.300 cm8.300 cm
SAP width per piece21.000 cm21.000 cm
Software upgrade noteWhen connected to Hue BridgeWhen connected to Hue Bridge
Tested on Google NexusYesYes
Tested on HTCYesYes
Tested on Motorola NexusYesYes
Tested on Samsung GalaxyYesYes
Tested on Samsung Galaxy NoteYesYes
Tone bulbs22
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for oneYes
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
iOS compatibilityYesYes
iPad compatibilityYesYes
iPhone compatibilityYesYes
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one570 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one806 lm
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001200101929001200127
SAP EAN/UPC per setDiffers87186965486918718696670644

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