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Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 vs Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Same 1100 lumens, same A19 shape and same 10.5W draw, so color is the whole question, and the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 is the better bulb.
Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
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Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
$39.00$59.9935% OFF
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It adds millions of colors, tunable white from 2000K to 6500K, adjustable transitions and dynamic scenes. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is one fixed 2700K warm white that dims, typically for noticeably less, and its owners are happy with exactly that. Both carry a 3-year warranty, use the E26 base, run on Zigbee through a Hue Bridge or Bluetooth without one, and work with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Matter through the bridge. Buy the White and Color 1100 for living rooms and anywhere scenes matter, and the White 1100 for kitchens, hallways and fixtures that only need warm light.
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FeaturePhilips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100Winner
Price$39.00$17.57Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100
ColorYESNOPhilips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Adjustable TransitionYESNOPhilips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Dynamic ScenesYESNOPhilips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Rating4.64.6Tie
Warranty3 years3 yearsTie
ConnectivityBluetooth, ZigbeeBluetooth, ZigbeeTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Bulb InterfaceE26E26Tie
Power Off MemoryYESYESTie
Adjustable BrightnessYESYESTie
Zigbee RouterYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Color and tunable white

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 does full color and white from 2000K to 6500K. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is fixed at 2700K, so no cool daylight for work and no colored scenes.

Scenes and transitions

Only the White and Color 1100 supports dynamic scenes and adjustable transitions, the moving effects and slow fades in the Hue app.

Brightness and power

Both are rated at 1100 lumens and 10.5W. Color bulb owners note that deep saturated colors come out dimmer than white, so the full 1100 lumens is a white-light figure.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both bulbs agree on the headline: bright light from a standard bulb and a decade of use without failures. Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 owners single out accurate color, dimming with no flicker even on setups where other brands flickered, QR code pairing in seconds and a snappy response in Home Assistant; they complain about the cost of filling a room and saturated colors that stay dim. Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 owners praise its cozy warm tone, gradual wake-up automations and bulbs that return after a power cut, and their complaints are a Hue app some avoid in favor of Google Home or Alexa, a few early failures, and buyers who confused it with the tunable White Ambiance line.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 or Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100?

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100, because it adds color, tunable white and scenes at the same brightness. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is the better value if warm white is all you need.

What is the difference between the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 and the White 1100?

Only color. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 does color and white from 2000K to 6500K; the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is fixed at 2700K. Brightness, power, size, warranty and platforms are the same.

Are they equally bright?

On white light, yes: both the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 and the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 are rated at 1100 lumens. Owners of the color bulb say saturated colors are noticeably dimmer.

Do both work with Matter and Apple Home?

Yes. Both work with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and reach Matter through the Hue Bridge.

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

Anyone who wants a bright bulb that can also set colored moods, run wake-up fades and follow Hue scenes.

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

Anyone who wants bright, dependable warm-white smart lighting for kitchens, offices and hallways, with no use for color.

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