Product comparison · 2 smart lighting

Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch vs Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –

53specifications compared
20differ
33identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:2000 K
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:2200 K
Luminous flux
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:400 lm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:345 lm
Power factor
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:0.5
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:0.48
Bulb power
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:4.2 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:4.7 W
Bulb lifetime
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:25000 h
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:15000 h
Deep dimmable
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:Yes
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:No
Power consumption (standby)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:0.25 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:0.5 W
Bulb height
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch:5.7 cm
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm –:5.5 cm

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Comparison of 8720169254503, 8720169392427
100 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 3 GU10 smart spotlights + dimmer switch Model 8720169254503 View product	B Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential GU10 – smart spotlight – 345 lm – Model 8720169392427 View product
Features6 differ
Interface	Bluetooth/Zigbee	Bluetooth/Zigbee
Bulb type	LED	LED
Product colour	White	White
Fitting/cap type	GU10	GU10
Bulb size	GU10	GU10
Colour temperature (min)Differs	2000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)	6500 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	400 lm	345 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factorDiffers	0.5	0.48
Bulb powerDiffers	4.2 W	4.7 W
Bulb lifetimeDiffers	25000 h	15000 h
Deep dimmableDiffers	Yes	No
BridgeKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bulb technology	LED	LED
Frequency range (hue bridge)Known for one	2400 - 2483.5 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge mounting typeKnown for one	Desktop/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Instant full light	Yes	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP20	IP20
Mounting optionKnown for one	Wall; Standing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting typeKnown for one	Freestanding/Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)Known for one	50 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of switch cycles	50000	50000
Software upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)Known for one	2 year(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch lifetime (clicks)Known for one	50000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Philips Hue app supported	Yes	Yes
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart bulb
Bulb shapeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spot
Colour changingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Light colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16000000 colours
Beam angle (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36°
Equivalent bulb powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Rated lifetimeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000 h
DimmableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
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
Power1 differ
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.25 W	0.5 W
AC adapter frequency (hue bridge)Known for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage (hue bridge)Known for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	CR2032	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	250 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency classKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight	50 g	50 g
Bulb heightDiffers	5.7 cm	5.5 cm
Bulb width	5 cm	5 cm
Diameter	5 cm	5 cm
Hue bridge heightKnown for one	2.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 weight (with wall plate)Known for one	67 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.7 mm
Packaging data6 differ
Package widthDiffers	2190 mm	700 mm
Package depthDiffers	1760 mm	700 mm
Package heightDiffers	1400 mm	1600 mm
Package weightDiffers	820 g	140 g
Package gross weightDiffers	820 g	140 g
Package net weightDiffers	410 g	50 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging content2 differ
Hue dimmer switch includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue dimmer switches includedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedDiffers	Yes	No
Hue bridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of hue bulb(s) includedDiffers	3 bulb(s)	1 bulb(s)
Quantity per packKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 pc(s)
Bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hue bulb(s) includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Effects	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 systems	iOS; Android	iOS; Android
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Included bulb energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F
Technical details4 differ
Communication protocol	Bluetooth; Zigbee	Bluetooth; Zigbee
Defined support period (note)Differs	Minimum 60 months, 36 months for bridge from date of purchase from an authorized reseller	Minimum 60 months from date of purchase from an authorized reseller
EAN/UPC/GTIN (packaging)Differs	8720169254503	8720169392427
Virtual assistant	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit	Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Apple HomeKit
Dimmable with Hue app & switch	Yes	Yes
HomeKit compatibility	Yes	Yes
Light outputDiffers	White and color light	16 million colors; White and color light
Luminous flux (at 4000K)Differs	400 lm	345 lm
Number of accessories (max)	12	12
Number of lights per switch (max)Known for one	50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	4.2 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Compatible with Hue dimmable devicesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 lm
Matter support methodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)

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