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Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro 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 1,200 K more colour temperature (min) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro (2200 K vs 1000 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro has 13,500 K more colour temperature (max) than the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch (20000 K vs 6500 K). The Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro 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). Product colour: Black on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro, White on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch. Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max): 150 bulb(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro, 50 bulb(s) on the Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch.

Product colour
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:Black
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:White
Colour temperature (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:1000 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 and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:20000 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 and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro: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: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:8.1 W
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 W
Number of bulbs per hue bridge (max)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:150 bulb(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:50 bulb(s)
Hue dimmer switch battery lifetime (min)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:2 year(s)
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:3 year(s)
Energy efficiency class
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro:D
- Philips Hue White and colour ambience Essential starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs (806 lm) + dimmer switch:F

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Comparison of 8720169374683, 8721103103659
116 specifications	A Philips by Signify Philips Hue White and colour ambience Starter kit: 2 E27 smart bulbs + Dimmer switch + Bridge Pro Model 8720169374683 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
Housing materialKnown for one	Synthetics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Fitting/cap type	E27	E27
Bulb size	A60	A60
Light colour	Variable	Variable
Colour temperature (min)Differs	1000 K	2200 K
Colour temperature (max)Differs	20000 K	6500 K
Luminous fluxDiffers	1100 lm	806 lm
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80	80
Power factor	0.5	0.5
Bulb powerDiffers	8.1 W	3 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
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 bulbs per hue bridge (max)Differs	150 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)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
Equivalent bulb powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 W
Hue dimmer switch International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IP20
Performanceidentical
Smartphone/tablet remote support	Yes	Yes
Mobile operating systems supported	Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Works with Amazon Alexa	Yes	Yes
Works with the Google Assistant	Yes	Yes
Works with Apple HomeKit	Yes	Yes
Works with IFTTT	Yes	Yes
Works with Microsoft CortanaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	D	F
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	8.1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.2 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
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 W
Power consumption (hue bridge)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mA
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width	60 mm	60 mm
HeightDiffers	110 mm	111 mm
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	9.23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hue bridge widthKnown for one	9.23 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 depth	1.4 cm	1.4 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 bridge diameterDiffers	9.23 cm	8.8 cm
Hue dimmer switch weightKnown for one	37 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 g
Bulb diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 cm
Packaging data3 differ
Package type	Box	Box
Package width	1760 mm	1760 mm
Package depth	2190 mm	2190 mm
Package height	1400 mm	1400 mm
Package weightDiffers	930 g	830 g
Package gross weightDiffers	930 g	830 g
Package net weightDiffers	540 g	370 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per pack	4 pc(s)	4 pc(s)
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
Other features1 differ
Effects	Yes	Yes
Ethernet cable	Yes	Yes
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.15.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 45 °C	-20 - 45 °C
Wi-Fi	No	No
Zigbee Light LinkKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	iOS; Android	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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	8720169374683	8721103103659
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 4000K)Known for one	1100 lm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matter support methodDiffers	Via Hue Bridge	Via Hue Bridge or 3rd party hubs (thread border routers)
Number of accessories (max)Differs	50	12
Number of lights per switch (max)	50	50
Warranty period	2 year(s)	2 year(s)
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not applicable
Luminous flux (at 2700K)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	806 lm
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 mA

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