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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27

99specifications compared
40differ
59identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 500 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has 3,800 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (6500 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 6 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (806 lm vs 800 lm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has AC adapter included. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has hue bridge.

Type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Smart lighting kit
Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:6500 K
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:800 lm
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:806 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
Bridge
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:No
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:1
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor range
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:11.9634 m
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:12 m

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Comparison of 8718696678404, 8718696785232
145 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 Model 8718696678404 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696785232 View product
Features10 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Transmission rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 12 m
Bulb type	LED	LED
Number of LEDsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb shapeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Reflector
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Soft white
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	2700 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	6500 K	2700 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	800 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9.5 W	9 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Placement	Wall	Wall
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeDiffers	11.9634 m	12 m
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 lamp(s)
Mounting optionDiffers	Wall	Wall; Standing
Mounting typeDiffers	Wall	Freestanding/Wall
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
Service life of lampKnown for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Suitable for light typeKnown for one	Ambience	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbsKnown for one	1 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft Cortana	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Energy consumption per 1000 hoursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 kWh
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	9 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 W	0.5 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
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	120-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers	110 mm	113 mm
WidthDiffers	62 mm	113 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	67 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6.1 cm
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 cm
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 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
Weight (with wall plate)	67 g	67 g
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Height (imperial)Known for one	10.9 cm (4.3")	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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Package widthDiffers	176 mm	210 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	101 mm
Package lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	760 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	760 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	550 g
Packaging content3 differ
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
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
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 Light Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ZigBee certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details10 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	8718696678404	8718696785232
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	Soft white light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs	570 lm	806 lm
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)Differs	10	50
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	0,292 g	0 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers	16.500 cm	10,100 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers	7.500 cm	21,000 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers	17.600 cm	21,000 cm
Software upgrade noteDiffers	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
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 4000K)Known for one	806 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001200141	929001821604
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718696785232
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696678404	Unknown — not stated by the source

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