Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27

101specifications compared
31differ
70identical
34known 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 Light Recipe Kit E27 (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 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 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 (9 W vs 8.5 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 has deep dimmable. Type: Smart lighting kit on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, Smart bulb on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27.

Type
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Smart lighting kit
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Smart bulb
Light colour
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:2200 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:6500 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:8.5 W
Deep dimmable
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:No
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Yes
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Freestanding/Wall
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:Freestanding
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)
- Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2400 - 2483.5 MHz
- Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27:1400 - 2483.5 MHz

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Comparison of 8718696785232, 8718699673208
135 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 Model 8718696785232 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Light Recipe Kit E27 Model 8718699673208 View product
Features8 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart lighting kit	Smart bulb
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Transmission rangeKnown for one	0 - 12 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb type	LED	LED
Number of LEDsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb shapeKnown for one	Reflector	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 flux	806 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 W	8.5 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
Deep dimmableDiffers	No	Yes
Dimmable	Yes	Yes
BridgeKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Desktop/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor range	12 m	12 m
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Lamps quantityKnown for one	3 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	50 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Differs	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	1400 - 2483.5 MHz
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
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Android 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12	Yes
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
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption per 1000 hoursKnown for one	9 kWh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source type	AC	AC
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 W	8.5 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	250 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltageDiffers	120-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers	113 mm	110 mm
WidthDiffers	113 mm	110 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	72 g
Bulb diameter	6.1 cm	6.1 cm
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6 cm
Diameter	6.1 cm	6.1 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	2.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	67 g	67 g
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Wall plate depth	1.4 cm	1.4 cm
Wall plate height	11.5 cm	11.5 cm
Wall plate width	7 cm	7 cm
Weight (with wall plate)	67 g	67 g
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	176 mm
Package depthDiffers	210 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	101 mm	165 mm
Package lengthKnown for one	2.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	760 g	290 g
Package gross weightDiffers	760 g	290 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	180 g
Packaging content1 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 includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	LAN (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	1 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Networking standards	IEEE 802.15.4	IEEE 802.15.4
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 Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
Technical details7 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696785232	8718699673208
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 adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 mA	8.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	0 g	292 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers	10,100 cm	16,500 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers	21,000 cm	7,500 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers	21,000 cm	17,600 cm
Software upgrade note	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001821604	929002216902
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718696785232	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718699673208

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