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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22

89specifications compared
25differ
64identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 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 and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 has 6 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (806 lm vs 800 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 has 0.1 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (0.2 W vs 0.1 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 has AC adapter included. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 has hue bridge.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:E27
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:B22
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:2000 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:800 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:806 lm
Bridge
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:No
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:1
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:Freestanding
Number of bulbs
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:1 bulb(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:3 bulb(s)
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:iOS
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:0.1 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:0.2 W

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Comparison of 8718696678404, 8718696728888
134 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 Model 8718696678404 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 Model 8718696728888 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Smart bulb	Smart bulb
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	E27	B22
Bulb size	A60	A60
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	2000 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	800 lm	806 lm
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
DimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BridgeDiffers	No	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Mounting typeDiffers	Wall	Freestanding
Number of bulbsDiffers	1 bulb(s)	3 bulb(s)
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)	50000	50000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Light colourKnown for one	Warm white, Cool white	Unknown — not stated by the source
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for light typeKnown for one	Ambience	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	11.9634 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	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
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)	9.5 W	9.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 W	0.2 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2450
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthDiffers	110 mm	62 mm
Width	62 mm	62 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	76 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.2 cm
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb width	6.2 cm	6.2 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch depth	1.1 cm	1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch height	9.2 cm	9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depth	1.4 cm	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate height	11.5 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 depth	1.4 cm	1.4 cm
Wall plate height	11.5 cm	11.5 cm
Wall plate width	7 cm	7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Height (imperial)Known for one	10.9 cm (4.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	6.1 cm (2.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	176 mm	210 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	101 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	740 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	740 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	550 g
Packaging content3 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeDiffers	No	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	1 bulb(s)	3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Battery life	3 year(s)	3 year(s)
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Ethernet cableDiffers	No	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Networking standards	IEEE 802.15.4	IEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-10 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
ZigBee certified	Yes	Yes
Zigbee Light Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details3 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	8718696678404	8718696728888
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)Differs	10	50
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 mA
Software upgrade note	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to Hue Bridge
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Hue tap switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue white bulbsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0,292 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	16.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	7.500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	17.600 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001200141	929001257461
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696678404	Unknown — not stated by the source

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