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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch

97specifications compared
28differ
69identical
16known 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 Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch 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 ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 249 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (1055 lm vs 806 lm). 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 Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch. Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min): 3 year(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, 2 year(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch.

Light colour
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:6500 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:806 lm
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:1055 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 W
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:3 year(s)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2 year(s)
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 W
Weight
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:67 g
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:72 g

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Comparison of 8718696728987, 8720169321878
113 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696728987 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch Model 8720169321878 View product
Features6 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Soft white	Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	806 lm	1055 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	11 W
Equivalent bulb powerKnown for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Placement	Wall	Wall
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 option	Wall; Standing	Wall; Standing
Mounting type	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding/Wall
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)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Differs	3 year(s)	2 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)	50000	50000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	iOS 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 9.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft Cortana	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 W	11 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 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
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
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	72 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6 cm
DiameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
Hue bridge length	8.8 cm	8.8 cm
Hue bridge width	8.8 cm	8.8 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 depthDiffers	1.4 cm	6 mm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers	11.5 cm	7.6 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
Packaging data6 differ
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	325 mm
Package depthDiffers	101 mm	154 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	186 mm
Package weightDiffers	760 g	1.12 kg
Package gross weightDiffers	760 g	1.12 kg
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	610 g
Packaging content2 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
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 typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	4 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	6 pc(s)
Batteries 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)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systems	iOS; Android	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	8718696728987	8720169321878
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	Soft white light	Warm to cool white light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)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 mA	11 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)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1055 lm
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001137061	929002468420

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