Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

67specifications compared
30differ
37identical
71known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27 has 6.5 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 (9.5 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack 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 0.4 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27 (0.5 W vs 0.1 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has hue dimmer switch included. Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has AC adapter included.

Type
- Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Smart lighting kit
Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack 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 Dual Pack E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Bridge
- Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27:No
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:1
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack 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 Dual Pack E27:9.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27:0.1 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:0.5 W
Width
- Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 mm

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Comparison of 8718696729083, 8721103103659
138 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Dual Pack E27 Model 8718696729083 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
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	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
Colour changingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)	2200 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9.5 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Service life of lampKnown for one	25000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
DimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BridgeDiffers	No	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
Lamps quantityKnown for one	2 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Start-up timeKnown for one	0 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 bulb(s)
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50000
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote support	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	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
Brand compatibilityKnown for one	Google	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.1 W	0.5 W
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
VoltageKnown for one	LED	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	F
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	72 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 heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 cm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package widthDiffers	140 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	350 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	350 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	270 g	370 g
Packaging content3 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedDiffers	No	Yes
AC adapter includedDiffers	No	Yes
Hue bridgeDiffers	No	Yes
Number of hue bulb(s) included	2 bulb(s)	2 bulb(s)
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Hue dimmer switch battery includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Other features3 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	8718696729083	8721103103659
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
Hue tap switchKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue white bulbsKnown for one	No	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
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0,000 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	16,500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	7,500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	14,000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Hue Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Google NexusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on HTCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Motorola NexusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on OnePlusKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung GalaxyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on Samsung Galaxy NoteKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tested on SonyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tone bulbsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
iOS compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad Air compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPad mini compatibilityKnown for one	No	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
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 mA
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929001200163	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696729083	Unknown — not stated by the source

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