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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: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro

78specifications compared
34differ
44identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has 1,200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro (2200 K vs 1000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 13,500 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (20000 K vs 6500 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 300 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (1100 lm vs 800 lm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has AC adapter included. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has hue bridge.

Type
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Smart lighting kit
Product colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:White
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Black
Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Variable
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1000 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:6500 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:20000 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:800 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1100 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:8.1 W
Bridge
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:No
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1

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Comparison of 8718696678404, 8720169374683
136 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: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro Model 8720169374683 View product
Features11 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	1000 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	6500 K	20000 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	800 lm	1100 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9.5 W	8.1 W
Equivalent bulb powerKnown for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 optionDiffers	Wall	Wall; Standing
Mounting typeDiffers	Wall	Freestanding/Wall
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)Differs	3 year(s)	2 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)	50000	50000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetics
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 bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop/Wall
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	150 bulb(s)
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android, 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
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	9.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 W	0.2 W
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 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	CR2032
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	62 mm	60 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightKnown for one	72 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 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 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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
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	9.23 cm
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.23 cm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.23 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	176 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	930 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	930 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	540 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content4 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
Hue bridgeDiffers	No	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	1 bulb(s)	2 bulb(s)
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Batteries 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 features3 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)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standards	IEEE 802.15.4	IEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 80%
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 systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
Technical details6 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	8720169374683
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)Differs	806 lm	1100 lm
Number of accessories (max)Differs	12	50
Number of lights per switch (max)Differs	10	50
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
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Hue Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001200141	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696678404	Unknown — not stated by the source

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