Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch

90specifications compared
25differ
65identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 249 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (1055 lm vs 806 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 2.5 W more bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (11 W vs 8.5 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 2.5 W more power consumption (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (11 W vs 8.5 W). Fitting/cap type: E26 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee, Freestanding/Wall on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch.

Fitting/cap type
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:E26
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:E27
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:806 lm
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:1055 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 W
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Freestanding
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:3 year(s)
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2 year(s)
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 W
Height
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:108 mm
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:110 mm
Bulb diameter
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:6.2 cm
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:6 cm

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Comparison of 8718699698423, 8720169321878
126 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699698423 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee Model 8718699698423 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 4 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch Model 8720169321878 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	E26	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colour	Warm white, Cool white	Warm white, Cool white
Colour temperature (min)	2200 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	806 lm	1055 lm
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	8.5 W	11 W
Equivalent bulb powerKnown for one	60 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Deep dimmable	Yes	Yes
Bridge	1	1
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
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 typeDiffers	Freestanding	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)	50 bulb(s)	50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	2400 - 2483.5 MHz
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
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plastic
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop/Wall
Mounting optionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall; Standing
Performanceidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	iOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	8.5 W	11 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 & dimensions6 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	108 mm	110 mm
Weight	72 g	72 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	10.8 cm	11 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.2 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 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 depthDiffers	1.4 cm	6 mm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate heightDiffers	11.5 cm	7.6 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 depthKnown for one	1.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one	11.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 cm
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	325 mm
Package depthDiffers	82 mm	154 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	186 mm
Package weightDiffers	680 g	1.12 kg
Package gross weightDiffers	680 g	1.12 kg
Package net weightDiffers	450 g	610 g
Packaging content3 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	2 pc(s)	6 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
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	2 bulb(s)	4 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported	1	1
Hue bulb(s) included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)Known for one	A+	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)	-20 - 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	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS; Android
Technical details3 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	8718699698423	8720169321878
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 output	Warm to cool 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	8.5 mA	11 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	0 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one	21.000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one	8.200 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one	21.000 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1055 lm
Logistics data1 differ
12NC Logistic code(s)Differs	929002257502	929002468420
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718699698423	Unknown — not stated by the source

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