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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
33differ
56identical
42known 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 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 B22 (9.5 W vs 9 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.

Type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:Smart lighting kit
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
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9 W
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
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:iOS

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Comparison of 8718696678404, 8718699701437
131 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 8718699701437 View product
Features7 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	E27	B22
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourKnown for one	Warm white, Cool white	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Service life of lampKnown for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Suitable for light typeKnown for one	Ambience	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
BridgeDiffers	No	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	11.9634 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Wall	Freestanding
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
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
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 bulb(s)
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	iOS
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Power2 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	9 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 W	0.2 W
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
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
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
Weight & dimensions2 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 width	6.2 cm	6.2 cm
Height (imperial)Known for one	10.9 cm (4.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	176 mm	210 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	101 mm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	620 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	620 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	590 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Package lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
Packaging content4 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	1	2
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
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)
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Other features2 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details8 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	8718699701437
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
Hue tap switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue white bulbsKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light outputDiffers	Warm to cool white light	White and color light
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
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)Differs	10	50
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)
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
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
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001200141	929002217005
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696678404	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718699701437

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