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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience 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 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: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 249 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 (1055 lm vs 806 lm). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 8 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 (11 W vs 3 W). Package weight: 1.01 kg on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch, 830 g on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Package gross weight: 1.01 kg on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch, 830 g on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

  • Colour temperature (min)
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:2000 K
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:2200 K
  • Luminous flux
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:1055 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 and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 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 and colour ambience 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 and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 W
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W
  • Width
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:219 mm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:60 mm
  • Height
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:140 mm
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm
  • Weight
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:72 g
    • Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:50 g

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124 specifications
Features4 differ
TypeSmart lighting kitSmart lighting kit
InterfaceBluetooth/ZigbeeBluetooth/Zigbee
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb typeLEDLED
Product colourWhiteWhite
Fitting/cap typeE27E27
Bulb shapeKnown for oneReflectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Bulb sizeA60A60
Number of colours16000000 colours16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs2000 K2200 K
Colour temperature (max)6500 K6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers1055 lm806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)8080
Power factor0.50.5
Bulb powerDiffers11 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
Light colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVariable
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 one11 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs11 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
Power consumption (hue bridge)250 mA250 mA
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DepthKnown for one176 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers219 mm60 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm111 mm
WeightDiffers72 g50 g
Bulb diameter6 cm6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers11 cm11.1 cm
Bulb width6 cm6 cm
Diameter6 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 weightDiffers1.01 kg370 g
Packaging content1 differ
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 typeCR2032CR2032
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers3 bulb(s)2 bulb(s)
Number of hue dimmer switch battery supported11
Hue bulb(s) includedYesYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
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-20 - 40 °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 details3 differ
MaterialSyntheticSynthetic
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)Differs87195142913558721103103659
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
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one1055 lmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)1212
Number of lights per switch (max)5050
Power consumption (max)Differs11 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)
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 one929002468804Unknown — not stated by the source

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