Philips Hue Essential White and Color Ambiance A60 B22
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Hue Essential White and Color Ambiance A60 B22

Budget Hue color for UK bayonet sockets.

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Buying call

The Essential bulb on a B22 cap. It brings the same value and the same compromises: 806 lm, a 2% dim floor and a narrower white range.

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Key specs
Fitting
B22
Brightness
806 lm
Colour
Multi
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Essential bulb on a B22 cap. It brings the same value and the same compromises: 806 lm, a 2% dim floor and a narrower white range.

Best for

Budget UK Hue setups

Not for

Night lights and rooms mixed with flagship bulbs

Main strength{"text":"Low price for Hue color"}
Main weakness{"text":"2% minimum dim"}
Reasons to buy
{"text":"Low price for Hue color"}
{"text":"Works with the existing Hue ecosystem"}
{"text":"Bluetooth start, no Bridge needed"}
Reasons to avoid
{"text":"2% minimum dim"}
{"text":"Shorter rated life"}
Measured view8.1/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

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Pack size
1 pc(s)
Light colour
Multi
Fitting
B22
Equivalent power
60 W
Power
8 W
Market
eu
Brightness
806 lm
Weight
1.8 oz (50 g)
Height
109 mm
Apple Home
Yes
Device Type
Smart bulb
Works With Google Home
Yes
Works With Alexa
Yes
Diameter
60 mm
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