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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro

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28differ
62identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 has 1,700 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro (2700 K vs 1000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 17,300 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (20000 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 294 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 (1100 lm vs 806 lm). Product colour: White on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, Black on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro. Light colour: Soft white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro.

Product colour
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:White
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Black
Light colour
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Variable
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1000 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:20000 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:806 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1100 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:8.1 W
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:50 bulb(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:150 bulb(s)
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:3 year(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:2 year(s)

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Comparison of 8718696728987, 8720169374683
119 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696728987 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro Model 8720169374683 View product
Features8 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Soft white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	1000 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	20000 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	806 lm	1100 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	8.1 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
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 type	Desktop/Wall	Desktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	50 bulb(s)	150 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	Synthetics
Deep dimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	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	Android, 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
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	250 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 W
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightKnown for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb diameterKnown for one	6.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 lengthDiffers	8.8 cm	9.23 cm
Hue bridge widthDiffers	8.8 cm	9.23 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)	67 g	67 g
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.23 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	101 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	760 g	930 g
Package gross weightDiffers	760 g	930 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	540 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)	2 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	4 pc(s)
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 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 standards	IEEE 802.15.4	IEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Zigbee Light Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
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	8718696728987	8720169374683
Special featuresKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	806 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)Differs	12	50
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Known for one	9 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Hue Bridge	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 4000K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 lm
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001137061	Unknown — not stated by the source

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