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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

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Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch 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 6.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (9.5 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22 has 1.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (9.5 W vs 8 W). Type: Smart bulb on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22, Smart lighting kit on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. 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 and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Smart lighting kit
Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:B22
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:2000 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:Freestanding
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:iOS
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Android, iOS
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter Kit B22:0.2 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:0.5 W

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Comparison of 8718696728888, 8721103103659
122 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 and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch Model 8721103103659 View product
Features5 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	B22	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Number of colours	16000000 colours	16000000 colours
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	3 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
DimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bridge	1	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting type	Desktop/Wall	Desktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one	3 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)	50 bulb(s)	50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Variable
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote support	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	iOS	Android, iOS
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 W	0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)	100-240 V	100-240 V
Battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Weight & dimensions6 differ
DepthKnown for one	62 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	62 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	76 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
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)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 cm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	101 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	740 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	740 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	370 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content3 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	3 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
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 included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)	LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridge	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other features3 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 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	8721103103659
Special features	Not applicable	Not applicable
Virtual assistant	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibility	Yes	Yes
Light outputDiffers	White and color light	16 million colors; White and color light
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 mA	8 mA
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Hue Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	806 lm
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001257461	Unknown — not stated by the source

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