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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White 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
27differ
65identical
24known 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 and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + 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 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). 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 Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Hue dimmer switch battery type: CR2450 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, CR2032 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 Starter kit E27:Soft white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:6500 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
Height
- Philips Hue White 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 Starter kit E27:67 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 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

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Comparison of 8718696728987, 8721103103659
116 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 Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch Model 8721103103659 View product
Features4 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	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	3 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 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 optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)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
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
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 Cortana	Yes	Yes
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)Differs	9 W	8 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
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions6 differ
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 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 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 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)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
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 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	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	760 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	370 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 features3 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
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 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 systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	8721103103659
Special features	Not applicable	Not applicable
Virtual assistant	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibility	Yes	Yes
Light outputDiffers	Soft white light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)	806 lm	806 lm
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 mA	8 mA
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
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	929001137061	Unknown — not stated by the source

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