Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 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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51identical
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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 200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 456 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 (806 lm vs 350 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 has 0.3 more power factor than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (0.8 vs 0.5). Fitting/cap type: GU10 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Bulb size: GU10 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10, A60 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:GU10
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
Bulb size
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:GU10
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:A60
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:2000 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:350 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:806 lm
Power factor
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:0.8
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:0.5
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:5.7 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Equivalent bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:50 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 W
Bulb lifetime
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10:15000 h
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:25000 h

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Comparison of 8718699695545, 8721103103659
126 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit GU10 Model 8718699695545 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
Features11 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Number of LEDsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap typeDiffers	GU10	E27
Bulb sizeDiffers	GU10	A60
Number of colours	16000000 colours	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	350 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factorDiffers	0.8	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	5.7 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers	50 W	60 W
Bulb lifetimeDiffers	15000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetimeDiffers	15000 h	25000 h
Deep dimmableKnown 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 typeDiffers	Freestanding	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)Differs	2 year(s)	3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)	50000	50000
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
Light colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Variable
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	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
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	G	F
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	5.7 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
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions9 differ
DepthKnown for one	50 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	50 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	54 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	51 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	5.4 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
DiameterDiffers	5 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depthDiffers	6 mm	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers	7.6 cm	11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate depthKnown for one	6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one	7.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge diameter	8.8 cm	8.8 cm
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 cm
Hue dimmer switch widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package widthDiffers	229 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	75 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	153 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	600 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	600 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	460 g	370 g
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	1 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
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 type	CR2032	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
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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	8718699695545	8721103103659
Number of light sourcesKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smart buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	White and color 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 adapter specificationKnown for one	100–240 V AC / 50–60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs	5.7 mA	8 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0,000 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	15,300 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	7,500 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	22,900 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
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
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	929001953105	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718699695545	Unknown — not stated by the source

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