Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1600 vs Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 wins on price as the better everyday value, since both bulbs are otherwise the same warm-white light. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1600 is worth it only if you need its higher 1521-lumen brightness.

Brightness. The White 1600 outputs 1521 lumens versus 1055 on the White 1100. Both are fixed 2700K warm white with the same power-off memory, Zigbee routing, integrations and 3-year warranty.

No. Both the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1600 and the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 are fixed 2700K warm-white bulbs that only dim. For tunable or colored light you would need a different Hue model.

Somewhat, 1521 versus 1055 lumens, so the 1600 lights a room a bit more strongly. For most spaces the cheaper White 1100 is plenty; step up only if you want the extra output.

Most buyers wanting cozy warm-white Hue light for standard rooms, who value the lower price and do not need maximum brightness.

Anyone lighting a larger room or high-output fixture who wants the brighter 1521-lumen warm-white output over the 1100 bulb.