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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button 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) + smart button 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) + smart button (6500 K vs 2700 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button 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) + smart button, 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) + smart button, 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) + smart button: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) + smart button: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) + smart button: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) + smart button: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) + smart button: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) + smart button: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) + smart button:75 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 W
Mounting type
- Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button:Freestanding
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Freestanding/Wall

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Comparison of 8719514289239, 8721103103659
116 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button Model 8719514289239 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
Features9 differ
TypeDiffers	Smart bulb	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 type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Soft white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2700 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	2700 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	1100 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9.5 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers	75 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 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
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
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
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
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class	F	F
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 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
Battery type	CR2032	CR2032
Bulb voltageKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)	250 mA	250 mA
AC input voltageDiffers	110-130 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions9 differ
DepthKnown for one	110 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	110 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	67 g	50 g
Bulb diameterDiffers	6.1 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb widthDiffers	6.1 cm	6 cm
DiameterDiffers	6.1 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
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	219 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	176 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	140 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	990 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	990 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	530 g	370 g
Packaging content2 differ
Quantity per packDiffers	3 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Batteries 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
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	F	F
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)	F	F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details4 differ
Material	Synthetic	Synthetic
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8719514289239	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	Soft white light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Differs	1055 lm	806 lm
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9.5 mA	8 mA
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)
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	929002469206	Unknown — not stated by the source

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