Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

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

81specifications compared
31differ
50identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming 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 Wireless dimming kit E27 (6500 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming 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 Wireless dimming kit E27, Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27.

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

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Comparison of 8718696785331, 8718699695460
123 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 Model 8718696785331 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 Model 8718699695460 View product
Features7 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	Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	806 lm	800 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
Deep dimmableDiffers	No	Yes
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	12 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting type	Freestanding	Freestanding
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)Differs	3 year(s)	2 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)	50000	50000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Number of LEDsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
BridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Number of bulbsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 bulb(s)
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 bulb(s)
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	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
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	F	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
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
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
Weight & dimensions8 differ
DepthDiffers	113 mm	60 mm
WidthDiffers	113 mm	60 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	72 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	6.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6 cm
DiameterKnown for one	6.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one	1.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	9.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthDiffers	1.4 cm	6 mm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers	11.5 cm	7.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)	67 g	67 g
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate depthDiffers	1.4 cm	6 mm
Wall plate heightDiffers	11.5 cm	7.6 cm
Wall plate widthKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	176 mm	240 mm
Package depth	75 mm	75 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	210 mm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	730 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	730 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	530 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeKnown for one	CR2450	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	1 bulb(s)	3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
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
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical details6 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718696785331	8718699695460
Special featuresKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 mA	8.5 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	292 g	0,000 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers	16,500 cm	21,000 cm
SAP length per piece	7,500 cm	7,500 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers	17,600 cm	24,000 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)
Number of light sourcesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Smart buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001821603	929002216905
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696785331	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718699695460

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