Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

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Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 556 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 (806 lm vs 250 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 has 3.5 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 (6.5 W vs 3 W). Type: Smart bulb on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10, Smart lighting kit on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Fitting/cap type: GU10 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:Smart bulb
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Smart lighting kit
Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:GU10
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
Bulb size
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:Spot
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:A60
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:2000 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:250 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:806 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:6.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Equivalent bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:25 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 W
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:Freestanding
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall

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Comparison of 8718696748930, 8721103103659
132 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 Model 8718696748930 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
Features8 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	GU10	E27
Bulb shapeKnown for one	Spot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb sizeDiffers	Spot	A60
Number of colours	16000000 colours	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	250 lm	806 lm
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	6.5 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers	25 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
Bridge	1	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one	3 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Rated peak intensityKnown for one	350 cd	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Variable
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop/Wall
Performance1 differ
Smartphone/tablet remote support	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	iOS	Android, iOS
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	A	F
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	6.5 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 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
Battery typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthKnown for one	50 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	50 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	102 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	7 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
DiameterDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 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)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one	1.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one	11.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate widthKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	101 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	740 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	740 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	370 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content2 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Batteries 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)
Other features3 differ
Battery lifeKnown for one	3 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 differ
Colour consistencyKnown for one	6 SDCM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	8718696748930	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	White and color light	16 million colors; White and color light
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	6.5 mA	8 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0,000 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	21,000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	10,100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	21,000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Hue Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Yes	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 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	806 lm
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	929000261761	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696748930	Unknown — not stated by the source

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