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 Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

92specifications compared
29differ
63identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 has 6 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 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 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). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 1 mm more height than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 (111 mm vs 110 mm). Light colour: Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Mobile operating systems supported: Yes on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, Android, iOS on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Yes
- 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 ambience Starter kit E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
Height
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm
Weight
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:78 g
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:50 g
Bulb diameter
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:6.2 cm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:6 cm
Bulb height
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:11 cm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:11.1 cm

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Comparison of 8718696728925, 8721103103659
123 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 Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch Model 8721103103659 View product
Features2 differ
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	3 W
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	500 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch rangeKnown for one	15-30 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android, iOS
CompatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	8 W
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions9 differ
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	78 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
DiameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
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 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 weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
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
Packaging content2 differ
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	2 bulb(s)
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
Other features3 differ
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
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 temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details5 differ
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	8718696728925	8721103103659
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light outputDiffers	Warm to cool white light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs	570 lm	806 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	806 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
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	929001200161	Unknown — not stated by the source

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