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 and colour ambience Starter Kit B22

98specifications compared
24differ
74identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee has 200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee has 0.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 (0.5 W vs 0.2 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee has 48 mm more depth than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 (110 mm vs 62 mm). Fitting/cap type: E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee, B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22. Bulb size: A19 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee, A60 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:E27
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:B22
Bulb size
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:A19
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:A60
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:2000 K
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:Freestanding/Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:Freestanding
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:0.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:0.2 W
Depth
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:62 mm
Width
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:62 mm
Weight
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee:78 g
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:76 g

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Comparison of 8718696548691, 8718696728888
150 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696548691 smart lighting Smart bulb Bluetooth/Zigbee Model 8718696548691 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 Model 8718696728888 View product
Features4 differ
Type	Smart bulb	Smart bulb
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Transmission rangeKnown for one	15 - 30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	E27	B22
Bulb sizeDiffers	A19	A60
Light colourKnown for one	Warm white, Cool white	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	2000 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb power	9.5 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 typeKnown for one	Ambience	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	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
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	500 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)	50 bulb(s)	50 bulb(s)
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)	50000	50000
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
DimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of bulbsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 bulb(s)
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Performanceidentical
Mobile operating systems supported	iOS	iOS
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Google	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)	9.5 W	9.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.2 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 voltage	LED	LED
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
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2450
Weight & dimensions10 differ
DepthDiffers	110 mm	62 mm
WidthDiffers	110 mm	62 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	78 g	76 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6 cm	6.2 cm
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6 cm	6.2 cm
DiameterKnown for one	6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one	10.9 cm (4.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one	8.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	8.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depth	1.1 cm	1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightDiffers	11.7 cm	9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthDiffers	11.4 cm	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers	1.4 cm	11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width	7 cm	7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)	67 g	67 g
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Wall plate depthDiffers	11.4 cm	1.4 cm
Wall plate heightDiffers	1.4 cm	11.5 cm
Wall plate width	7 cm	7 cm
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package width	210 mm	210 mm
Package depthDiffers	83 mm	101 mm
Package height	210 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	770 g	740 g
Package gross weightDiffers	770 g	740 g
Package net weightDiffers	540 g	550 g
Packaging content1 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	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 type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	2 bulb(s)	3 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	3 pc(s)
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Battery life	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Effects	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-10 - 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	A+
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.15.4
ZigBee certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details2 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	8718696548691	8718696728888
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
Light outputDiffers	Warm to cool white light	White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	570 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	806 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	9.5 mA	9.5 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 note	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to Hue Bridge
Tested on Google NexusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on HTCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Motorola NexusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung GalaxyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung Galaxy NoteKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tone bulbsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
iOS compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPhone compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001200101	929001257461
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696548691	Unknown — not stated by the source

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