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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22

91specifications compared
26differ
65identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 has 700 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 (2700 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 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 0.3 W more power consumption (standby) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 (0.5 W vs 0.2 W). Only the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 has deep dimmable. Fitting/cap type: E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27, B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:E27
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:B22
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:2000 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:2700 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:6500 K
Deep dimmable
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:No
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:Yes
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:0.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:0.2 W
Depth
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:113 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:60 mm
Width
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:113 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:60 mm
Weight
- Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27:67 g
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:72 g

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Comparison of 8718696785331, 8718699701437
121 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Wireless dimming kit E27 Model 8718696785331 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 Model 8718699701437 View product
Features4 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	E27	B22
Bulb size	A60	A60
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2000 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb power	9 W	9 W
Equivalent bulb power	60 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Deep dimmableDiffers	No	Yes
BridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 type	Freestanding	Freestanding
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
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
Light colourKnown for one	Soft white	Unknown — not stated by the source
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	80	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	12 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)	9 W	9 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.2 W
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
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthDiffers	113 mm	60 mm
WidthDiffers	113 mm	60 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	72 g
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6.2 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)	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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	6.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DiameterKnown for one	6.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data6 differ
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Package widthDiffers	176 mm	210 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	210 mm
Package heightDiffers	165 mm	101 mm
Package lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 cm
Package weightDiffers	290 g	620 g
Package gross weightDiffers	290 g	620 g
Package net weightDiffers	180 g	590 g
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	1	2
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
Hue dimmer switch battery included	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	1 bulb(s)	3 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	8718699701437
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	White and color light
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power adapter specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz
Power consumption (max)	9 mA	9 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceDiffers	292 g	0 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers	16,500 cm	10.100 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers	7,500 cm	21.000 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers	17,600 cm	21.000 cm
Software upgrade note	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929001821603	929002217005
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8718699701437
SAP EAN/UPC per pieceKnown for one	8718696785331	Unknown — not stated by the source

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