Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

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

98specifications compared
23differ
75identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 has 15,950,000 colours more colours than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 (16000000 colours vs 50000 colours). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 has 200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 has 0.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 (9 W vs 8.5 W). Fitting/cap type: E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22. Mounting type: Freestanding/Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:E27
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:B22
Number of colours
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:50000 colours
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:2000 K
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9 W
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Freestanding/Wall
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:Freestanding
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:iOS
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9 W
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:0.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:0.2 W

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Comparison of 8718699673345, 8718699701437
132 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 Model 8718699673345 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 Model 8718699701437 View product
Features5 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 shapeKnown for one	A-Shape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb size	A60	A60
Colour changingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light colourKnown for one	Warm white, Cool white	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursDiffers	50000 colours	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	2000 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 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	8.5 W	9 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 dimmable	Yes	Yes
DimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimmable with remote controlKnown 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 bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Desktop/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeDiffers	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding
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
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
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	iOS
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
Voice controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	8.5 W	9 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.5 W	0.2 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)	100-240 V	100-240 V
Bulb voltage	LED	LED
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
Voltage	LED	LED
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
WidthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
Weight	72 g	72 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6 cm	6.2 cm
DiameterKnown for one	6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 weight (with wall plate)	67 g	67 g
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Wall plate heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.5 cm
Wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Packaging data3 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package width	210 mm	210 mm
Package depth	210 mm	210 mm
Package height	101 mm	101 mm
Package length	2.1 cm	2.1 cm
Package weightDiffers	740 g	620 g
Package gross weightDiffers	740 g	620 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	590 g
Packaging content1 differ
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers	1	2
Bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter 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 type	CR2450	CR2450
Number of hue bulb(s) included	3 bulb(s)	3 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	1 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	A+	A+
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.15.4
Zigbee Light LinkKnown 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	8718699673345	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	Warm to cool white light	White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	570 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Luminous flux (at 4000K)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 consumption (max)Differs	8.5 mA	9 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per piece	0 g	0 g
SAP height per pieceDiffers	10,100 cm	10.100 cm
SAP length per pieceDiffers	21,000 cm	21.000 cm
SAP width per pieceDiffers	21,000 cm	21.000 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)
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 data2 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929002216903	929002217005
SAP EAN/UPC per setDiffers	8718699673345	8718699701437

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