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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 E27

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59identical
49known 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 E27 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 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). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 (9.5 W vs 9 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 has AC adapter included. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 has hue bridge.

Type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:Smart lighting kit
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:2000 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:800 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:806 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:9 W
Bridge
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:No
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:1
Mounting option
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:Wall; Standing
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:Freestanding/Wall
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:Android, iOS

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Comparison of 8718696678404, 8718699701352
138 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 E27 Model 8718699701352 View product
Features7 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
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb shapeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Reflector
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
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
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 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
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
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
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
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, iOS
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
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
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
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	100-240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
WidthDiffers	62 mm	60 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
Weight	72 g	72 g
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Height (imperial)Known for one	10.9 cm (4.3")	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	11.5 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
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	100 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	460 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	460 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	450 g
Packaging content3 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
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)	2 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	-20 - 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 details4 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	8718699701352
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
Luminous flux (at 2700K)	570 lm	570 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)	806 lm	806 lm
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 mA
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
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	929002216806
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696678404	Unknown — not stated by the source

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