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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch

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Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch 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 5.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (8.5 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27 has 0.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (8.5 W vs 8 W). Light colour: Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Mobile operating systems supported: Yes on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27, Android, iOS on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Number of colours
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:50000 colours
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:16000000 colours
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Android, iOS
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
Width
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 mm
Height
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:110 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm
Weight
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit E27:72 g
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:50 g

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Comparison of 8718699673345, 8721103103659
131 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 Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch Model 8721103103659 View product
Features3 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 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 colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Number of coloursDiffers	50000 colours	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)	2200 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous flux	806 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	8.5 W	3 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 dimmableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 type	Desktop/Wall	Desktop/Wall
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 type	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding/Wall
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 support	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android, iOS
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft Cortana	Yes	Yes
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
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	8.5 W	8 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 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 voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
VoltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	50 g
Bulb diameter	6 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb width	6 cm	6 cm
Diameter	6 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
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)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	210 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	101 mm	1400 mm
Package lengthKnown for one	2.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	740 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	740 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	550 g	370 g
Packaging content2 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 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 typeDiffers	CR2450	CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	2 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	4 pc(s)
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	A+	F
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
Technical details5 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum of 48 months after introduction date	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8718699673345	8721103103659
Special features	Not applicable	Not applicable
Virtual assistant	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibility	Yes	Yes
Light outputDiffers	Warm to cool white light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs	570 lm	806 lm
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	8 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	10,100 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	21,000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	21,000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to Bluetooth App or Hue Bridge	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929002216903	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718699673345	Unknown — not stated by the source

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