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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 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 ambience Starter kit: 2 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 ambience Starter kit: 2 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). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch has 15 W more equivalent bulb power than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (75 W vs 60 W). Light colour: Warm white, Cool white on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 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. Mobile operating systems supported: Yes on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch, Android, iOS on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Light colour
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Warm white, Cool white
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Variable
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 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 ambience Starter kit: 2 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 ambience Starter kit: 2 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
Mobile operating systems supported
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:Android, iOS
Height
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:600 mm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:111 mm
Weight
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 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
Bulb height
- Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch:11 cm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:11.1 cm

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Comparison of 8719514291812, 8721103103659
120 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (1100) + dimmer switch Model 8719514291812 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
Features4 differ
Type	Smart lighting kit	Smart lighting kit
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colourDiffers	Warm white, Cool white	Variable
Colour temperature (min)	2200 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	1055 lm	806 lm
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	11 W	3 W
Equivalent bulb powerDiffers	75 W	60 W
Bulb lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
Rated lifetime	25000 h	25000 h
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	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 optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting type	Freestanding/Wall	Freestanding/Wall
Number of bulbsKnown for one	2 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
Frequency range (hue dimmer switch)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)	3 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
Color Rendering Index (CRI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Performance1 differ
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	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
Poweridentical
Energy efficiency class	F	F
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)	8 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 voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthKnown for one	1100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	600 mm	111 mm
LengthKnown for one	1100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	72 g	50 g
Bulb diameter	6 cm	6 cm
Bulb heightDiffers	11 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 bridge lengthKnown for one	8.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	8.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 height	11.5 cm	11.5 cm
Hue dimmer switch wall plate width	7 cm	7 cm
Hue dimmer switch weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch width	3.5 cm	3.5 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 wall plate depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Hue bridge diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.8 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	219 mm	1760 mm
Package depthDiffers	176 mm	2190 mm
Package heightDiffers	140 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	950 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	950 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	490 g	370 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Hue dimmer switch included	Yes	Yes
Number of hue dimmer switches included	1	1
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) 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)
Other features2 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	G	F
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Differs	G	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 details2 differ
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	8719514291812	8721103103659
Special features	Not applicable	Not applicable
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	Warm to cool white light	16 million colors; White and color light
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
Reference control settingKnown for one	4000K; via Hue app scene Cool bright	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software upgrade noteKnown for one	When connected to 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
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	806 lm
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 mA
Logistics dataidentical
12NC Logistic code(s)Known for one	929002468406	Unknown — not stated by the source

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