Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600 vs Philips Hue Smart Bulb

Updated August 2026

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2026 verdict

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 wins this smart LED bulb comparison on price and owner rating, and it shares far more with its rival than it gives up. Both bulbs tune the full 2000-6500K white range and include adjustable brightness, adjustable transitions, dynamic scenes, power-off memory, Zigbee routing and a 3-year warranty, so tunable-white and automation behavior is the same on either. The 75W White Ambiance is the more affordable and better-rated of the two, a smart default when color is not a priority. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600 counters with what only it can do, full RGB color, plus higher brightness at 1521 lumens versus 1055. Choose the White Ambiance 1100 for quality tunable white at a lower price and stronger rating; step up to the color 1600 if you also want RGB and more output.

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600

27% OFF

$51.98

$70.99

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Winner

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Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100

$29.95

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100	Winner
Price	$51.98	$29.95	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100
Rating	4.6	4.7	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100
Color	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Bulb Interface	E26	E26	Tie
Power Off Memory	YES	YES	Tie
Adjustable Brightness	YES	YES	Tie
Adjustable Transition	YES	YES	Tie
Dynamic Scenes	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600

27% OFF

$51.98

$70.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Color: YES
- Price: $51.98 vs $29.95
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100

$29.95

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+ Price: $29.95
+ Rating: 4.7
- Color: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600 or the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100?

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 wins on price and owner rating while offering the same tunable warm-to-cool white and scenes. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600 is the upgrade for full RGB color and higher 1521-lumen brightness.

What sets these two bulbs apart?

Color and brightness. Both tune white from 2000K to 6500K with scenes and transitions, but only the color 1600 adds RGB, and it is brighter at 1521 lumens versus 1055 on the White Ambiance 1100.

Can the White Ambiance 1100 change to colors like red or blue?

No. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 only tunes white from warm to cool. For RGB color, the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600 is the correct choice.

Do both include dynamic scenes and transitions?

Yes. Both the White Ambiance 1100 and the color 1600 support dynamic scenes, adjustable transitions and adjustable brightness, act as Zigbee routers, and carry a 3-year warranty. The differences are color and output.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100?

Buyers who want tunable warm-to-cool white with scenes at the better price and rating, and who do not need RGB color.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1600?

Anyone who wants full color and the brightest Hue output for larger rooms and floor lamps, on top of tunable white and scenes.

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