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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27

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  • 36differ
  • 60identical
  • 42known 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 Starter kit E27 (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter 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 6 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 (806 lm vs 800 lm). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 has deep dimmable. Light colour: Soft white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit E27, Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27.

  • Light colour
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Soft white
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:2200 K
  • Colour temperature (max)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:2700 K
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:6500 K
  • Luminous flux
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:806 lm
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:800 lm
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:9 W
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:8.5 W
  • Deep dimmable
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:No
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Yes
  • Mounting type
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:Freestanding/Wall
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Freestanding
  • Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit E27:3 year(s)
    • Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:2 year(s)

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Comparison of 8718696785232, 8718699695460
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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue White Starter kit E27

Model 8718696785232

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Philips by Signify

Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27

Model 8718699695460

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Features8 differ
TypeSmart lighting kitSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmission rangeKnown for one0 - 12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb typeLEDLED
Number of LEDs33
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeE27E27
Bulb shapeKnown for oneReflectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb sizeA60A60
Light colourDiffersSoft whiteWarm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)Differs2700 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs2700 K6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers806 lm800 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9 W8.5 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
PlacementKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep dimmableDiffersNoYes
DimmableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bridge11
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for oneDesktop/WallUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Lamps quantityKnown for one3 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting optionKnown for oneWall; StandingUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffersFreestanding/WallFreestanding
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Software upgradeableYesYes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one2400 - 2483.5 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Differs3 year(s)2 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Number of bulbsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 bulb(s)
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersAndroid 7.0, Android 7.1, Android 8.0, Android 9.0, iOS 11.0, iOS 12iOS
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneFUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy consumption per 1000 hoursKnown for one9 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9 W8.5 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb voltageLEDLED
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageLEDLED
AC input voltageDiffers120-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions8 differ
DepthDiffers113 mm60 mm
WidthDiffers113 mm60 mm
Height110 mm110 mm
WeightDiffers67 g72 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one6.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb height11 cm11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers6.1 cm6 cm
DiameterKnown for one6.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge heightKnown for one2.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one8.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one8.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one1.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one9.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthDiffers1.4 cm6 mm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers11.5 cm7.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)67 g67 g
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate depthDiffers1.4 cm6 mm
Wall plate heightDiffers11.5 cm7.6 cm
Wall plate widthKnown for one7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight37 g37 g
Packaging data6 differ
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthDiffers210 mm240 mm
Package depthDiffers210 mm75 mm
Package heightDiffers101 mm210 mm
Package lengthKnown for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers760 g730 g
Package gross weightDiffers760 g730 g
Package net weightDiffers550 g530 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb(s) includedYesYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for oneCR2450Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue bulb(s) included3 bulb(s)3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)A+A+
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4Unknown — 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-FiNoNo
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneiOS; AndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details8 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)DiffersMinimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized resellerMinimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186967852328718699695460
Special featuresKnown for oneNot applicableUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchYesYes
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputDiffersSoft white lightWarm to cool white light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one806 lmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power adapter specification100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Power consumption (max)Differs9 mA8.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers0 g0,000 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers10,100 cm21,000 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers21,000 cm7,500 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers21,000 cm24,000 cm
Software upgrade noteWhen connected to Bluetooth App or Hue BridgeWhen connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
Number of light sourcesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Smart buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs929001821604929002216905
SAP EAN/UPC per setDiffers87186967852328718699695460

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