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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 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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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 B22 (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 has 6 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 (9 W vs 3 W). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22 has 1 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 (9 W vs 8 W). Fitting/cap type: B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22, E27 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Mounting type: Freestanding on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22, Freestanding/Wall 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 B22:B22
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:E27
  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:2000 K
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
  • Mounting type
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:Freestanding
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall
  • Mobile operating systems supported
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:iOS
    • 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 and colour ambience Starter kit B22:9 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:0.2 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:0.5 W
  • Height
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit B22:110 mm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm

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125 specifications
Features4 differ
TypeSmart lighting kitSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeDiffersB22E27
Bulb sizeA60A60
Number of colours16000000 colours16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs2000 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)6500 K6500 K
Luminous flux806 lm806 lm
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9 W3 W
Equivalent bulb power60 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
Deep dimmableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bridge11
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting typeDiffersFreestandingFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Software upgradeableYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Light colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVariable
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop/Wall
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffersiOSAndroid, iOS
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9 W8 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.2 W0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
Bulb voltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
VoltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCR2032
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthKnown for one60 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width60 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers110 mm111 mm
WeightDiffers72 g50 g
Bulb heightDiffers11 cm11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers6.2 cm6 cm
Hue dimmer switch depth1.1 cm1.1 cm
Hue dimmer switch height9.2 cm9.2 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate depth1.4 cm1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate height11.5 cm11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width7 cm7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one67 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width3.5 cm3.5 cm
Wall plate depthKnown for one1.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate heightKnown for one11.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Wall plate widthKnown for one7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one37 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
DiameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthDiffers210 mm1760 mm
Package depthDiffers210 mm2190 mm
Package heightDiffers101 mm1400 mm
Package lengthKnown for one2.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers620 g830 g
Package gross weightDiffers620 g830 g
Package net weightDiffers590 g370 g
Packaging content4 differ
Quantity per packDiffers1 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches includedDiffers21
Bulb(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)LAN (RJ-45)
Hue bridgeYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery includedYesYes
Hue dimmer switch battery typeDiffersCR2450CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers3 bulb(s)2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
EffectsYesYes
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersA+F
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.15.4Unknown — 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-FiNoNo
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF
Technical details4 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)DiffersMinimum of 48 months after introduction dateMinimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87186997014378721103103659
Special featuresNot applicableNot applicable
Virtual assistantAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKitAmazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HomeKit compatibilityYesYes
Light outputDiffersWhite and color light16 million colors; White and color light
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power adapter specificationKnown for one100–240 V AC / 50–60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs9 mA8 mA
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP height per pieceKnown for one10.100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP length per pieceKnown for one21.000 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
SAP width per pieceKnown for one21.000 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for oneWhen connected to Bluetooth App or Hue BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Upgradeable with Philips HUE bridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSynthetic
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source806 lm
Matter support methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVia Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one929002217005Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one8718699701437Unknown — not stated by the source

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