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

Updated June 2026

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2026 verdict

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 is the better smart LED bulb for most buyers, winning on rating and on the tunable-white features the plain White model lacks. It shifts across the full warm-to-cool white range (2000K to 6500K) and supports adjustable brightness, adjustable transitions and dynamic scenes, where the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is locked to a single 2700K warm tone with app-level brightness listed as unsupported. Both put out roughly the same light (about 1055 lumens) and share Zigbee routing, power-off memory and Hue's platform support. The White 1100's real advantage is cost, it is the cheaper bulb, and owners prize its longevity and simple, cozy glow. Go with the White Ambiance 1100 if you want to tune white temperature and run scenes, and the White 1100 if a fixed warm white at a lower price is all you need.

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100

$17.57

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Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100

$29.95

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100	Winner
Price	$17.57	$29.95	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100
Rating	4.6	4.7	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100
Adjustable Brightness	NO	YES	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100
Adjustable Transition	NO	YES	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100
Dynamic Scenes	NO	YES	Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100
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

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

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100

$29.95

Buy on Amazon USA Buy on Amazon Australia

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Adjustable Brightness: YES
+ Adjustable Transition: YES
- Price: $29.95 vs $17.57

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Hue White 1100 or the White Ambiance 1100?

The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 wins overall, adding tunable warm-to-cool white, adjustable brightness, transitions and dynamic scenes plus a higher rating. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is the cheaper, fixed 2700K warm-white option.

What is the key difference between these two white Hue bulbs?

Tunability. The Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 adjusts from 2000K to 6500K and supports scenes and transitions, while the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100 is a single fixed 2700K warm tone with adjustable brightness listed as not supported. Both sit around 1055 lumens.

Do they differ in brightness?

No, they are effectively the same, both around 1055 lumens. The choice comes down to whether you want the color-temperature control and scenes of the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White Ambiance 1100 or the lower price of the Philips Hue Smart Bulb - White 1100.

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

Buy it if you want bright, long-lasting warm-white light at the lower price and never plan to change color temperature. Owners choose it for reliability and a simple, cozy 2700K glow.

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

Buy it if you want to shift between warm and cool white through the day and use dynamic scenes and gradual transitions. It is the more flexible white bulb for circadian and task lighting.

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