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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee 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 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 ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee (806 lm vs 800 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee has 7 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 (10 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee has 2 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 (10 W vs 8 W). Fitting/cap type: E26 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee, 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: A19 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee, 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 ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee:E26
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
Bulb size
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee:A19
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:A60
Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee: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 ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee:10 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 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee: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 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee: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 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee:Freestanding
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall

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Comparison of 8718696670743, 8721103103659
149 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718696670743 smart lighting Bluetooth/Zigbee Model 8718696670743 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
Features8 differ
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	E26	E27
Bulb shapeKnown for one	A-Shape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb sizeDiffers	A19	A60
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)	2200 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	800 lm	806 lm
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	10 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Dimmable with remote controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BridgeDiffers	Yes	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeDiffers	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
Lamps quantityKnown for one	2 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Freestanding/Wall
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
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart lighting kit
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
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
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	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
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power4 differ
Input voltageDiffers	110-130 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	10 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 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	100 - 110 V	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 voltageDiffers	110-130 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 & dimensions10 differ
DepthKnown for one	112.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	112.7 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	109 mm	111 mm
LengthKnown for one	109 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	78 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	10.9 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
DiameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.1 cm (2.4")	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)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one	11.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one	1.4 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
Bulb diameter (imperial)Known for one	6.1 cm (2.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch diameterKnown for one	4.6 mm	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
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 typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
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
Number of hue bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 bulb(s)
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
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	8718696670743	8721103103659
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
Light outputDiffers	Warm to cool 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	10 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
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
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	929001276601	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696670743	Unknown — not stated by the source

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