Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800 vs Philips Hue Smart Bulb

Updated July 2026

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2026 verdict

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800 is the more capable smart LED bulb in this matchup, winning on owner rating and on the flexible-lighting features that matter most in a Hue bulb. It offers tunable warm-to-cool white (2000K to 6500K), adjustable brightness, adjustable transitions and dynamic scenes, none of which the fixed-tone White 1100 supports. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 answers on two fronts that some buyers care about more: it is the cheaper bulb, and at 1055 lumens it throws noticeably more light than the 806-lumen Ambiance model, staying a cozy 2700K warm white owners praise for longevity. Both share Hue's Zigbee mesh, power-off memory and full platform support. Pick the White Ambiance 800 if you want to shift white temperature and dim low through the day, and the White 1100 if you just want brighter, dependable warm white for less.

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800

$49.00

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Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100

$17.57

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100	Winner
Price	$49.00	$17.57	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100
Rating	4.7	4.6	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800
Adjustable Brightness	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800
Adjustable Transition	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800
Dynamic Scenes	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800
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
Color	NO	NO	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800

$49.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Adjustable Brightness: YES
+ Adjustable Transition: YES
- Price: $49.00 vs $17.57

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100

$17.57

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $17.57
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
- Adjustable Brightness: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hue bulb is better overall, the White Ambiance 800 or the White 1100?

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800 wins overall thanks to a higher owner rating and its adjustable feature set: tunable white, adjustable brightness and transitions, and dynamic scenes. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is cheaper and brighter but is a single fixed warm tone.

What separates these two Hue white bulbs?

Flexibility versus brightness. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800 tunes from 2000K to 6500K and dims across scenes, while the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is a fixed 2700K warm white at 1055 lumens with no color-temperature or transition control, listed with adjustable brightness not supported.

Which one is brighter, and which dims better?

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is brighter at 1055 lumens versus 806. But for low-end dimming and mood control the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800 wins, since owners praise how low it dims and it supports adjustable brightness and dynamic scenes.

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

Buy it if you want bright, reliable warm-white light at the lower price and do not need tunable color temperature or scenes. Owners choose it for its longevity and simple, cozy 2700K glow.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 800?

Buy it if you want to change white temperature through the day, dim very low at night, and use dynamic scenes and gradual transitions. It is the more versatile white bulb despite its lower lumen rating.

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