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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 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 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 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button (2200 K vs 2000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 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). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button 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). Fitting/cap type: B22 on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button, 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: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button, 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: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button: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: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button: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 B22 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 and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button:9 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 B22 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 and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 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
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button:2 year(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 year(s)
Power consumption (max)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button:9 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:8 W

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Comparison of 8719514291577, 8721103103659
117 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 B22 smart bulbs (1100) + smart button Model 8719514291577 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
Features7 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	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 typeDiffers	B22	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Number of colours	16000000 colours	16000000 colours
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	1100 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	9 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
Light colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Variable
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
Power1 differ
Energy efficiency class	F	F
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 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
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
HeightDiffers	109 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	72 g	50 g
Bulb diameter	6 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	10.9 cm	11.1 cm
Bulb width	6 cm	6 cm
Diameter	6 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
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 mm
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 featuresidentical
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)	-20 - 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
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	8719514291577	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	White and color light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 2700K)	806 lm	806 lm
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Known for one	1055 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Power consumption (max)Differs	9 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)
MaterialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Synthetic
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	929002468904	Unknown — not stated by the source

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