Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

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Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 has 6.5 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 (9.5 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 has 1.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (9.5 W vs 8 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 0.4 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 (0.5 W vs 0.1 W). Type: Smart bulb on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644, Smart lighting kit on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Light colour: Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Smart lighting kit
Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Bridge
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:1
Hue bridge mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Desktop/Wall
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:Freestanding
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644: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 ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644:9.5 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 8718696670644, 8721103103659
149 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 8718696670644 Model 8718696670644 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
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	Smart lighting kit
Transmission rangeKnown for one	15 - 30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Bulb powerDiffers	9.5 W	3 W
Service life of lampKnown for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
DimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BridgeDiffers	Yes	1
Hue bridge mounting typeDiffers	Wall	Desktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	13 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one	2 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	iOS	Android, iOS
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Google	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 W	0.5 W
Battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Weight & dimensions9 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	78 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 cm
DiameterDiffers	6.2 cm	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 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 weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate depthKnown for one	1.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one	11.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate widthKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	83 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	770 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	770 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	540 g	370 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
ZigBee certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 differ
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	8718696670644	8721103103659
Product typeKnown for one	Starter kit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light outputDiffers	Warm to cool white light	16 million colors; White and color light
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 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	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	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
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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	929001200127	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696670644	Unknown — not stated by the source

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