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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch 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 Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 500 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (2700 K vs 2200 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch has 3,800 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch (6500 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 294 lm more luminous flux than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (1100 lm vs 806 lm). Type: Smart bulb on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch, Smart lighting kit on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Light colour: Soft white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch, Variable on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

  • Type
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Smart bulb
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Smart lighting kit
  • Light colour
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Soft white
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2700 K
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
  • Colour temperature (max)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2700 K
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:6500 K
  • Luminous flux
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:1100 lm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:806 lm
  • Bulb power
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:9.5 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 Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:75 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 W
  • Power consumption (max)
    • Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:9.5 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W

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127 specifications
Features7 differ
TypeDiffersSmart bulbSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb typeLEDLED
Number of LEDsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeE27E27
Bulb shapeKnown for oneReflectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb sizeA60A60
Colour changingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Light colourDiffersSoft whiteVariable
Colour temperature (min)Differs2700 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs2700 K6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers1100 lm806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)8080
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers9.5 W3 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers75 W60 W
Bulb lifetime25000 h25000 h
Rated lifetime25000 h25000 h
PlacementKnown for oneWallUnknown — not stated by the source
DimmableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bridge11
Bulb technologyLEDLED
Frequency range (hue bridge)2400 - 2483.5 MHz2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Hue bridge mounting typeDesktop/WallDesktop/Wall
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Instant full lightYesYes
International Protection (IP) codeIP20IP20
Mounting optionKnown for oneWall; StandingUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeFreestanding/WallFreestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one3 bulb(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)50 bulb(s)50 bulb(s)
Number of switch cycles5000050000
Software upgradeableYesYes
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one2400 - 2483.5 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)3 year(s)3 year(s)
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)5000050000
Philips Hue app supportedYesYes
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16000000 colours
Performanceidentical
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOS
Works with Amazon AlexaYesYes
Works with Microsoft CortanaYesYes
Works with the Google AssistantYesYes
Works with Apple HomeKitYesYes
Works with IFTTTYesYes
Philips Hue Bluetooth app supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smartphone/tablet remote supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Energy efficiency classFF
Energy consumption per 1000 hoursKnown for one10 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 W8 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeCR2032CR2032
Bulb voltageKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
DepthKnown for one110 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers110 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers110 mm111 mm
WeightDiffers67 g50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers6.1 cm6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers11 cm11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers6.1 cm6 cm
DiameterDiffers6.1 cm6 cm
Hue bridge height2.6 cm2.6 cm
Hue bridge lengthKnown for one8.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one8.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one37 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package typeBoxBox
Package widthDiffers219 mm1760 mm
Package depthDiffers176 mm2190 mm
Package heightDiffers140 mm1400 mm
Package weightDiffers1.01 kg830 g
Package gross weightDiffers1.01 kg830 g
Package net weightDiffers550 g370 g
Packaging content3 differ
Quantity per packDiffers3 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Hue dimmer switch includedYesYes
Number of hue dimmer switches included11
AC adapter includedYesYes
Batteries 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
Other features1 differ
EffectsYesYes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)FF
Ethernet cableYesYes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)FF
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)Differs-10 - 45 °C-20 - 45 °C
Wi-FiNoNo
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneiOS; AndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 differ
Communication protocolBluetooth; ZigbeeBluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized resellerMinimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs87195142891308721103103659
Number of light sourcesKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 outputDiffersSoft white light16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs1055 lm806 lm
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power consumption (max)Differs9.5 mA8 mA
Software upgrade noteKnown for oneWhen connected to Bluetooth App or Hue BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period2 year(s)2 year(s)
MaterialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSynthetic
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 one929002469204Unknown — not stated by the source

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