Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro

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Key differences

The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee has 1,200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro (2200 K vs 1000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 13,500 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (20000 K vs 6500 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 294 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee (1100 lm vs 806 lm). Product colour: White on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee, Black on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro. Light colour: Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro.

Product colour
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:White
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Black
Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Variable
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:2200 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1000 K
Colour temperature (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:6500 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:20000 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:806 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1100 lm
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:8.5 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:8.1 W
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:50 bulb(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:150 bulb(s)
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
- Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee:3 year(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:2 year(s)

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Comparison of 8718699766979, 8720169374683
129 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience 8718699766979 smart lighting Smart lighting kit Bluetooth/Zigbee Model 8718699766979 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro Model 8720169374683 View product
Features8 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2200 K	1000 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	6500 K	20000 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	806 lm	1100 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	8.5 W	8.1 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 bridge mounting type	Desktop/Wall	Desktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch minimum indoor rangeKnown for one	500 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting type	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Differs	50 bulb(s)	150 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Number of tap switches per bridge (max)Known for one	25	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Synthetics
Mounting optionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wall; Standing
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Android, 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
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	8.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	250 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	D
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.1 W
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CR2032
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
Height	110 mm	110 mm
WeightKnown for one	72 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb diameterKnown for one	6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb height	11 cm	11 cm
Bulb width	6 cm	6 cm
Hue bridge height	2.6 cm	2.6 cm
Hue bridge lengthDiffers	8.8 cm	9.23 cm
Hue bridge widthDiffers	8.8 cm	9.23 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 depth	1.4 cm	1.4 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate height	11.5 cm	11.5 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
Hue dimmer switch weight	37 g	37 g
DiameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 cm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.23 cm
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers	210 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	83 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	770 g	930 g
Package gross weightDiffers	770 g	930 g
Package net weight	540 g	540 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content1 differ
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) included	2 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 features1 differ
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 standards	IEEE 802.15.4	IEEE 802.15.4
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Zigbee Light Link	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS; Android
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	8718699766979	8720169374683
Special featuresKnown for one	Not applicable	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	806 lm	1100 lm
Number of accessories (max)Differs	12	50
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Known for one	8.5 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN gross weight per pieceKnown for one	435 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	8.300 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
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
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929002216918	Unknown — not stated by the source
SAP EAN/UPC per setKnown for one	8718699766979	Unknown — not stated by the source

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