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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27

89specifications compared
26differ
63identical
37known 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 1 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (9.5 W vs 8.5 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 has 1,000 - 2483.5 MHz more frequency range (hue dimmer switch) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (2400 - 2483.5 MHz vs 1400 - 2483.5 MHz). Fitting/cap type: B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27. Mobile operating systems supported: iOS on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22, Yes on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:B22
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:E27
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:2000 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:8.5 W
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:2400 - 2483.5 MHz
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:1400 - 2483.5 MHz
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:iOS
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Yes
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:8.5 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:0.2 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:0.5 W
Depth
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:62 mm
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:110 mm

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Comparison of 8718696728888, 8718699673208
126 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 Model 8718696728888 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 Model 8718699673208 View product
Features4 differ
Type	Smart bulb	Smart bulb
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	B22	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Number of coloursKnown for one	16000000 colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9.5 W	8.5 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
Dimmable	Yes	Yes
BridgeKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Desktop/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting type	Freestanding	Freestanding
Number of bulbsKnown for one	3 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	50 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Differs	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	1400 - 2483.5 MHz
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Warm white, Cool white
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 m
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	iOS	Yes
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	8.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 W	0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	CR2450	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	250 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
VoltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Weight & dimensions5 differ
DepthDiffers	62 mm	110 mm
WidthDiffers	62 mm	110 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	76 g	72 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6.1 cm
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	2.6 cm	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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.1 cm
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 g
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	176 mm
Package depthDiffers	101 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	165 mm
Package weightDiffers	740 g	290 g
Package gross weightDiffers	740 g	290 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	180 g
Packaging content1 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	3 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	1 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	-10 - 45 °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	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS; Android
Technical details5 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	8718696728888	8718699673208
Special features	Not applicable	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	White and color light	Warm to cool white light
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 mA	8.5 mA
Software upgrade noteDiffers	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292 g
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16,500 cm
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7,500 cm
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17,600 cm
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001257461	929002216902
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718699673208

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