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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 53identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Smart bulb
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Smart lighting kit
  • Fitting/cap type
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:E27
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:B22
  • Light colour
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Soft white
  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2700 K
  • Colour temperature (max)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:6500 K
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2700 K
  • Luminous flux
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:800 lm
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:1100 lm
  • Equivalent bulb power
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:60 W
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:75 W
  • Bridge
    • Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:No
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:1

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Comparison of 8718696678404, 8719514289178
134 specifications
Features11 differ
TypeDiffersSmart bulbSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeDiffersE27B22
Bulb sizeA60A60
Light colourDiffersWarm white, Cool whiteSoft white
Colour temperature (min)Differs2200 K2700 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs6500 K2700 K
Luminous fluxDiffers800 lm1100 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)8080
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb power9.5 W9.5 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers60 W75 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Service life of lampKnown for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
Suitable for light typeKnown for oneAmbienceUnknown — not stated by the source
PlacementWallWall
BridgeDiffersNo1
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one11.9634 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Instant full lightYesYes
Mounting optionDiffersWallWall; Standing
Mounting typeDiffersWallFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsDiffers1 bulb(s)3 bulb(s)
Number of configurable buttonsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Software upgradeableYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Number of LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP20
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 bulb(s)
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Performanceidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedYesYes
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)9.5 W9.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.1 W0.5 W
Bulb voltageLEDLED
VoltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mA
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Depth110 mm110 mm
WidthDiffers62 mm110 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
WeightDiffers72 g67 g
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers6.2 cm6.1 cm
Height (imperial)Known for one10.9 cm (4.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depth1.1 cm1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch height9.2 cm9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depth1.4 cm1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate height11.5 cm11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)67 g67 g
Hue dimmer switch width3.5 cm3.5 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one1.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one11.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate widthKnown for one7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one6.1 cm (2.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight37 g37 g
Bulb diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm
DiameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
Hue bridge lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Hue bridge widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers176 mm219 mm
Package depthDiffers75 mm176 mm
Package heightDiffers165 mm140 mm
Package weightDiffers290 g1.01 kg
Package gross weightDiffers290 g1.01 kg
Package net weightDiffers180 g550 g
Packaging content4 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches included11
AC adapter includedDiffersNoYes
Hue bridgeDiffersNoYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffersCR2450CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers1 bulb(s)3 bulb(s)
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Other features4 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA+F
Ethernet cableDiffersNoYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA+F
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
ZigBee certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsiOS; AndroidiOS; Android
Technical details5 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Minimum of 48 months after introduction dateMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186966784048719514289178
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchYesYes
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Hue tap switchKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue white bulbsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Light outputDiffersWarm to cool white lightSoft white light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs570 lm1055 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one806 lmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)Differs1050
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one0,292 gUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one16.500 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one7.500 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one17.600 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteDiffersWhen connected to Hue BridgeWhen connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Number of light sourcesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot applicable
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 mA
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001200141929002469303
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one8718696678404Unknown — not stated by the source

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