Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22

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22differ
69identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter 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 ambience Starter kit E27 has 0.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 (9.5 W vs 9 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 has 0.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 (0.5 W vs 0.2 W). Fitting/cap type: E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22. Mounting type: Freestanding/Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:E27
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:B22
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:2000 K
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Freestanding/Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:Freestanding
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:iOS
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:0.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:0.2 W
Weight
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:78 g
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:72 g
Hue dimmer switch height
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:11.7 cm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9.2 cm

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Comparison of 8718696728925, 8718699701437
131 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 Model 8718696728925 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 Model 8718699701437 View product
Features3 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	E27	B22
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourKnown for one	Warm white, Cool white	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	2000 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb power	9 W	9 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	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 typeKnown for one	Desktop/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	500 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding
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
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	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
CompatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	9 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.2 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)	100-240 V	100-240 V
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
VoltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	78 g	72 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	6.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb width	6.2 cm	6.2 cm
DiameterKnown for one	6.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	2.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one	8.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	8.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depth	1.1 cm	1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightDiffers	11.7 cm	9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthDiffers	11.4 cm	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers	1.4 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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
Wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Packaging data5 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package width	210 mm	210 mm
Package depthDiffers	101 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	101 mm
Package weightDiffers	740 g	620 g
Package gross weightDiffers	740 g	620 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	590 g
Package lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	1	2
AC adapter 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 type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) included	3 bulb(s)	3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
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	0 - 40 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Zigbee Light Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696728925	8718699701437
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	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)Known for one	806 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 mA	9 mA
Software upgrade noteDiffers	When connected to Hue Bridge	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
iPad mini compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPhone compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPod touch compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 g
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.100 cm
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.000 cm
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.000 cm
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001200161	929002217005
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718699701437

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