Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 vs Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb comparison

Updated August 2026

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2026 verdict

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 is the vastly more capable smart LED bulb here, sweeping the comparison on rating, connectivity, integrations and features. It offers full RGB color, tunable white, adjustable brightness, transitions, dynamic scenes, power-off memory and Zigbee routing at 1100 lumens, and works with Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT. The Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb is a bare-bones bulb by comparison: a fixed 3500K white light at 800 lumens that only switches on and off, needs a Ring Bridge, and talks only to Alexa. Its single edge is a lower price. Buy the White and Color 1100 if you want genuine color, scene and platform flexibility, and keep the Ring A19 in mind only as a cheap Alexa-and-Ring on/off bulb.

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100

$39.99

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Ring

Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb

$14.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100	Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb	Winner
Price	$39.99	$14.99	Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb
Rating	4.6	4.4	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Other	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Alexa	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Power Off Memory	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Color	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Adjustable Brightness	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Adjustable Transition	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Dynamic Scenes	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Bulb Interface	E26	E26	Tie

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100

$39.99

Buy on Amazon USA Buy on Amazon UK

+ Rating: 4.6
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- Price: $39.99 vs $14.99

Ring

Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb

$14.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.6
- Connectivity: Other vs Bluetooth, Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Hue White and Color 1100 or the Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb?

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 is far better, with full RGB color, tunable white, dynamic scenes, Zigbee routing and six-platform support. The Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb is a basic fixed-white, Alexa-only bulb whose only advantage is a lower price.

What is the biggest difference between these two bulbs?

Everything but the socket. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 is a full-color, tunable, scene-capable bulb on Zigbee, while the Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb is a fixed 3500K on/off white bulb that requires a Ring Bridge and works only with Alexa.

Can the Ring A19 change colors or connect to HomeKit?

No. The Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb is fixed white with no color and integrates only with Alexa via a Ring Bridge. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White and Color 1100 does full color and adds Google, HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT.

Who should buy the Ring A19 Smart LED Bulb?

Buy it only if you are already in the Ring and Alexa world and want the cheapest possible bulb for simple on/off or motion-triggered lighting. It is not for anyone wanting color or scenes.

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

Buy it if you want a proper color smart bulb with tunable white, dynamic scenes and broad platform support. It is the choice for flexible, automated, multi-ecosystem lighting.

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