| Feature | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800 | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $39.99 | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800 |
| Color | NO | YES | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 |
| Adjustable Brightness | NO | YES | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 |
| Adjustable Transition | NO | YES | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 |
| Dynamic Scenes | NO | YES | Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | Bluetooth, Zigbee | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT | Tie |
| Bulb Interface | E26 | E26 | Tie |
| Power Off Memory | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zibgee Router | YES | YES | Tie |
- + Price: $29.99
- - Color: NO vs YES
- - Adjustable Brightness: NO vs YES
- + Color: YES
- + Adjustable Brightness: YES
- + Adjustable Transition: YES
- - Price: $39.99 vs $29.99
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 or the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800?
The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 wins clearly, with full colour, tunable white, dynamic scenes, brighter 1100-lumen output and a higher owner rating. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800 is the budget fixed warm-white bulb for people who want nothing beyond dimmable warm light.
What is the biggest difference between these two bulbs?
Colour and brightness. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 does full RGB colour, tuning and scenes at 1100 lumens, while the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800 is a fixed 2700K warm white that only dims and outputs around 800 lumens.
Is the colour bulb brighter than the white one?
Yes. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 reaches 1100 lumens versus roughly 800 on the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800, and it adds colour on top, though its deeply saturated colours are dimmer than white, as with any RGB bulb.
Can the White 800 do colour or scenes?
No. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800 is a fixed warm white with no colour, tuning or dynamic scenes. Only the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 offers RGB colour, a 2000-6500K range and scenes.
Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100?
Buy it if you want the full experience, colour, tunable white, scenes and 1100 lumens of brightness. It is the versatile, higher-rated choice for expressive lighting.
Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 800?
Choose it only if you want the cheapest entry into Hue and are content with fixed cozy warm white. It skips colour, tuning and scenes to keep the price down.
