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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee

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  • 93identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 has 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (9.5 W vs 9 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 has 0.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (9.5 W vs 9 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee has 4 g more weight than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27 (76 g vs 72 g).

  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:9 W
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:9 W
  • Weight
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:72 g
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:76 g
  • Bulb width
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:6.2 cm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:6 cm
  • Package depth
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:101 mm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:102 mm
  • Package weight
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:740 g
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:850 g
  • Package gross weight
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:740 g
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:850 g
  • Package net weight
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit E27:550 g
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience 8718699748234 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:610 g

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118 specifications
Features1 differ
TypeSmart lighting kitSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeE27E27
Bulb sizeA60A60
Number of colours16000000 colours16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)2000 K2000 K
Colour temperature (max)6500 K6500 K
Luminous flux806 lm806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)8080
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9.5 W9 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
PlacementWallWall
DimmableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bridge11
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeDesktop/WallDesktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting optionWall; StandingWall; Standing
Mounting typeFreestanding/WallFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Software upgradeableYesYes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Light colourKnown for oneVariableUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile operating systems supportediOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 7.0, iOS 7.1, iOS 7.2, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3, iOS 8.4, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3iOS 10.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 11.4, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 7.0, iOS 7.1, iOS 7.2, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2, iOS 8.3, iOS 8.4, iOS 9.0, iOS 9.1, iOS 9.2, iOS 9.3
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Power1 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 W9 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Bulb voltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
WeightDiffers72 g76 g
Bulb diameter6.2 cm6.2 cm
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers6.2 cm6 cm
Diameter6.2 cm6.2 cm
Hue bridge height2.6 cm2.6 cm
Hue bridge length8.8 cm8.8 cm
Hue bridge width8.8 cm8.8 cm
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
Hue dimmer switch weight37 g37 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package width210 mm210 mm
Package depthDiffers101 mm102 mm
Package height210 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers740 g850 g
Package gross weightDiffers740 g850 g
Package net weightDiffers550 g610 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches included11
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeCR2450CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) included3 bulb(s)3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Networking standardsIEEE 802.15.4IEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)-10 - 45 °C-10 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
Zigbee Light LinkYesYes
Compatible operating systemsiOS; AndroidiOS; Android
Technical details3 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)Differs87186967287968718699748234
Special featuresNot applicableNot applicable
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchYesYes
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputWhite and color lightWhite and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)570 lm570 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)806 lm806 lm
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 mA9 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0,000 g
SAP height per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21,000 cm
SAP length per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,200 cm
SAP width per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21,000 cm
Software upgrade noteDiffersWhen connected to Hue BridgeWhen connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001257361929002216825
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8718699748234

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