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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee

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  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 500 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee has 3,800 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (6500 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (9 W vs 8.5 W). Light colour: Soft white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee. Number of hue bulb(s) included: 3 bulb(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, 2 bulb(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee.

  • Light colour
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Warm white, Cool white
  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:2200 K
  • Colour temperature (max)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:6500 K
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
  • Weight
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:67 g
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:72 g
  • Bulb diameter
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:6.2 cm
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:6 cm
  • Bulb width
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:6.1 cm
    • Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:6 cm

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue White Starter kit E27

Model 8718696728987

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Features4 differ
TypeSmart lighting kitSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeE27E27
Bulb sizeA60A60
Light colourDiffersSoft whiteWarm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)Differs2700 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs2700 K6500 K
Luminous flux806 lm806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)8080
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9 W8.5 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
Deep 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
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 m
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting typeFreestanding/WallFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
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
PlacementKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting optionKnown for oneWall; StandingUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersiOS 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 9.3Yes
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9 W8.5 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
Bulb voltageLEDLED
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
WeightDiffers67 g72 g
Bulb diameterDiffers6.2 cm6 cm
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers6.1 cm6 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
DiameterKnown for one6.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package width210 mm210 mm
Package depthDiffers101 mm83 mm
Package height210 mm210 mm
Package weightDiffers760 g770 g
Package gross weightDiffers760 g770 g
Package net weightDiffers550 g540 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
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) includedDiffers3 bulb(s)2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
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)Differs-10 - 45 °C-20 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
Zigbee Light LinkYesYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneiOS; AndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details5 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)Differs87186967289878718699766979
Special featuresNot applicableNot applicable
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchYesYes
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputDiffersSoft white lightWarm to cool white light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs806 lm570 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source806 lm
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power consumption (max)Differs9 mA8.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 g
SAP height per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.000 cm
SAP length per pieceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.300 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
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001137061929002216918
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8718699766979

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