Philips Hue E27 Color Ambiance: Analysis & Buying Guide

Name: Philips Hue E27 White & Color Ambiance, 806 lm, 2-pack
Brand: Philips Hue
SKU: B099NRDQL4

Does the model suit your lighting task?

In this selection, the Philips Hue E27 White & Color Ambiance, 806 lm, 2-pack stands for existing E27 lamps with colour and white light control by app, without a wall-switch dimmer and with an unclear model year in the listing. That is a narrower and more honest statement than a blanket “good” or “bad”. A lamp can be technically decent and still disappoint in the wrong place. That is why this analysis starts with the intended use, not with a score.

The decisive technical figure is the luminous efficacy. According to the register, it is 806 lumens at 8 watts, that is 100.75 lumens per watt, and for the older version 806 lumens at 9 watts, that is 89.6 lumens per watt. Because the lamp is non-directional and mains-operated, the factor of 1.000 applies, and both values lie in Class F between 85 and 110 lumens per watt. No document gives a luminous flux for coloured light.

For this model there are 5 readable product features from the Amazon listing. They are not presented as independently confirmed measured values. We explicitly separate what the source states from our practical assessment. We do not claim any long-term, laboratory or room trials of our own. We reproduce the quoted listing texts unchanged in content, but apply the house style for punctuation: dashes become a colon or comma, ranges are written out with “to”, and special characters and advertising symbols are removed. Numbers, units and statements are left untouched.

Product data and sources

Product	Philips Hue E27 White & Color Ambiance, 806 lm, 2-pack
Brand	Philips Hue
Category	Home lighting
ASIN	B099NRDQL4
Sources as of	2 November 2026
Type of research	Data and source analysis; no laboratory or long-term trial of our own

How to read the table: Product name, image and listing features were matched to ASIN B099NRDQL4 via the Amazon Creators API. Where a manufacturer document is available, it appears in the source block. Marketing wording is not quietly reinterpreted as measurement results.

Manufacturer document checked in detail: What matters for the purchase is a question the listing does not answer: which version is behind the two-pack? The Amazon title only gives Philips Hue E27, 806 lumens, White & Color Ambiance and 16 million colours. A wattage and a model identifier are missing. In the EU product register, Philips lists two registrations with exactly 806 lumens and the white-plus-colour function: the current version 9290042354 with 8 watts (registration 2189472, market launch September 2025) and the older version 9290024896A with 9 watts (registration 1522885, market launch May 2023). Which of them is in the box cannot be derived from the listing alone. Check the model identifier on the packaging or on the lamp before you apply consumption or colour temperature figures to your unit. On the documentation: Philips Hue is a brand of Signify Netherlands B.V., with a verified brand entry in the register. The manufacturer's page for the Essential A60 with 806 lumens, 8 watts and the two-pack gives the register number 2189472. That means two manufacturer documents describe this model, namely the product page and the register entry. For the older 9-watt version there is a registration in the register, but no product page that we have checked. The direct page address of another Hue two-pack with 800 lumens returned a 404 error when queried, so we do not rely on it. On the number check: Registration 2189472 lists the lamp as a non-directional light source (field directional equals NDLS) with a mains connection (field mains equals MLS). Under Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2019/2015, the factor of 1.000 applies to this. Calculated: 806 lumens divided by 8 watts gives 100.75 lumens per watt, times 1.000 stays at 100.75. Class F runs from 85 to below 110 lumens per watt, so the Class F in the register is correct. For the older version the same calculation applies with 9 watts: 806 divided by 9 gives 89.6 lumens per watt, also Class F, as registration 1522885 lists it. For comparison: Class E would start at 110 lumens per watt. The reason for the comparatively low value is the function: a lamp with RGB chips and a radio module is less efficient than a pure white light lamp, and the register additionally shows 0.5 watts of networked standby, which does not enter into the class. On light and colour: According to the manufacturer, the white range runs from 2200 to 6500 kelvin, and in the older registration from 2000 to 6500 kelvin. The colour rendering index is 80, and the R9 value for deep red is recorded in the register as zero. That is nothing unusual for a lamp with a colour function, but it means you cannot reliably judge the red tones of furniture or food under the white light of this lamp. According to the manufacturer's page, the 806 lumens apply to white light at 2700 and at 4000 kelvin. None of the checked documents gives a luminous flux for coloured light, so with strong colours you should expect less brightness, without us being able to document a figure. On connectivity: According to the manufacturer's page, the lamp speaks Bluetooth and Zigbee. Without a Bridge, control by app works over Bluetooth, according to Philips with up to 10 lamps and a range of about 10 metres. According to Philips, the Bridge is only needed for remote operation, and also for routines, automations, sensors and entertainment sync. The Amazon text calls the Bridge separately available, which fits, and lists voice control via Echo devices. Whether voice control works without a Bridge is not stated clearly in the Philips documents we checked. The product page also mentions Matter via the Bridge or a Thread border router. The Echo models named (third-generation Echo Dot, Echo Plus, second-generation Echo Show) reflect the state of the supplier's claim and are not a final compatibility list. On dimmability: The lamp dims via app, switch and voice, and Philips states dimming down to 2 per cent on the product page. On the same page, however, the data table says deep dimming is No. The register lists dimmability only with a restriction (SPECIFIC), not as freely dimmable on any dimmer. No document we checked says that the lamp works on a conventional trailing-edge dimmer in the wall. Run it, therefore, so that the wall switch stays permanently on, and dim only through the system.

Listing statement: Design your home

What the source says: Design your home: Fitted into any E27 lamp holder, the 2 Hue extension bulbs bathe every room of your home in welcoming light and set great accents

Why this matters: The lamp holder keeps the later choice open, but requires a suitable combination of shape, maximum power, colour temperature and, where relevant, dimmability.

Listing detail: Unique atmosphere

What the source says: Unique atmosphere: Thanks to 16 million colours and cool to warm white tones, the individually adjustable, dimmable LED light creates the right mood for every occasion

Why this matters: With this product, dimming is done via app, hub or wireless switch, not via a wall dimmer. A dimmer upstream in the circuit should be bypassed or replaced, otherwise the light flickers or the radio connection drops. The colour count is a manufacturer claim about the colour function. Neither the product page nor the register gives a figure for luminous flux in colour: according to the manufacturer, the 806 lumens apply to white light at 2700 and 4000 kelvin. The register lists the lamp as dimmable only with a restriction. According to Philips, dimming works via app, switch and voice down to 2 per cent, whereas the data table on the same page says deep dimming is No. There is no manufacturer statement at all on operation on a trailing-edge wall dimmer.

Listing statement: Convenient light control

What the source says: Convenient light control: Compatible with the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation), Echo Plus and Echo Show (2nd generation), the Hue LED lighting can be controlled by voice or with one click

Why this matters: For the assessment, what counts is whether this feature brings a concrete advantage in everyday use. Without a matching lighting task, it remains mainly a data sheet point. The list of Echo devices reflects the supplier's claim. We have not checked a Philips compatibility list for it. The manufacturer's page names a Hue Bridge, Matter via the Bridge or a Thread border router as a prerequisite for voice assistants.

Listing detail: Smart expansion

What the source says: Smart expansion: The separately available Hue Bridge control hub can control and automate the E27 lamps together with other lamps or accessories, and operate them from anywhere in the world

Why this matters: Check how many ways of operating there really are and whether each of them stays reachable at the planned location. It also matters whether the device stores the last chosen level and whether an accidental touch changes a setting. The Bridge is not a prerequisite for basic operation. According to Philips, Bluetooth controls up to 10 lamps at a distance of about 10 metres, and the Bridge is intended for remote operation, automations, sensors and entertainment sync.

Listing statement: Easy installation

What the source says: Easy installation: The E27 LED lamps are easy to install yourself, work in any home and fit all luminaires with an E27 lamp holder

Why this matters: The lamp holder keeps the later choice open, but requires a suitable combination of shape, maximum power, colour temperature and, where relevant, dimmability.

Use in daily life

In everyday use, the lamp replaces an existing light bulb in an E27 lamp holder with a diameter of 60 millimetres. It needs no floor space of its own and no connection of its own, but it does need permanent mains voltage. It is controlled by Bluetooth via the app, according to Philips with up to 10 lamps at about 10 metres, or by Zigbee with the separately available Bridge.

For this model, the purchase decision should therefore hinge on a concrete situation. Before buying, write a sentence such as: “I need light for …” and add place, time of day and activity. If the model does not clearly fulfil this task, an alternative from the same category is probably the better choice.

The lamp is not a substitute for a workplace lamp with a documented illuminance, because there is no luminous flux for the colour mode. It is also not documented for operation on a trailing-edge wall dimmer, and with IP rating IP20 it is not intended for outdoor use. Light use does not replace medical treatment, and the lamp is not a SAD lamp.

Strengths and limits of the assessment

What speaks for the model

Product image, ASIN and listing data are clearly linked to one another.
The design can be assigned to a specific lighting task: for existing E27 lamps with colour and white light control by app, without a wall-switch dimmer and with an unclear model year in the listing.
The available features allow a targeted check before buying, without inventing a star rating.

What remains open

No long-term use of our own, no light measurement and no documented load check.
Listing details can be abbreviated or change with variants and model updates.
Room effect, glare and ease of use depend on your location and daily routine.

The most common wrong purchase happens at the wall, not at the lamp: if you keep switching the lamp off at a wall switch, you lose the radio control and risk unclear behaviour on a wall dimmer for which there is no manufacturer statement. The second stumbling block is the expectation of brightness, because the 806 lumens apply to white light and not to strong colours. Third point: if you expect automations and remote access, you additionally need the Bridge, which is not included in the two-pack.

What you should measure and check before buying

Read the model identifier on the packaging and compare it with registrations 2189472 (8 watts) and 1522885 (9 watts), so that you know which version you have. Measure the installation space in the lamp against 60 millimetres in diameter and about 111 millimetres in height. Also check whether your wall switch can stay on permanently, because the lamp only responds to radio commands when it is connected to live mains.

Clarify radio or wall switch: Clarify whether you control the lamp by app and voice or via an existing wall switch. These are two different operating concepts that hardly work together in one lamp.
Check the lamp holder: The lamp has an E27 thread and a diameter of 60 millimetres. Measure the space in the shade, as the register gives a height of about 111 millimetres.
Check the connectivity: Decide whether Bluetooth with up to 10 lamps is enough or whether you need remote access and automations via the Bridge.
Check the dimmer: If in doubt, leave an existing wall dimmer out and keep the switch permanently on. There is no manufacturer statement on the trailing-edge dimmer.
Check the model identifier: Compare the identifier on the packaging with 9290042354 (8 watts) and 9290024896A (9 watts), so that the data fits your unit.

If you are unsure how much light your room needs at all, work it out once: the lumens-to-watts chart translates wattage figures into actual brightness, and how many lumens per room are needed depends on area and activity. Further models from this area are in the overview under home lighting, and the lighting calculator translates your room into a concrete target brightness.

Set-up, position and first check

When setting up, the model identifier on the packaging comes first. Then you screw the lamp into the lamp holder, leave the wall switch on and pair the lamp in the Hue app by Bluetooth. You only need the Bridge for remote access, automations or sensors. Before buying a Bridge, check whether Bluetooth operation with up to 10 lamps is enough for you.

After set-up, do not judge the light only in daylight. In the evening, switch the rest of the lighting as you normally use it, and check the situation from seated, standing and walking height. Only then do disturbing reflections, hard shadows or an unfavourable switch position become visible.

Keep the instructions and the model designation. That helps with a new app setup, with firmware questions and in a guarantee claim. Light bulb and lamp holder remain interchangeable, so a later change of brightness or colour temperature is possible. This device is intended for indoor use only and is not approved for damp rooms or outdoor use.

Comparison with similar models

The comparison does not name winners. It shows models of the same category so that you can see whether one of them is closer to your lighting task. If two models have the same task in the Assessment column, they do not differ in purpose but in design, dimensions and features. The column then states what is actually different according to the sources.

Model	Brand	Assessment	Details
Philips Hue E27 White & Color Ambiance, 806 lm, 2-pack	Philips Hue	for existing E27 lamps with colour and white light control by app, without a wall-switch dimmer and with an unclear model year in the listing	This review
Philips LED Classic A60 E27, matt, 2700 kelvin, six-pack	Philips	for existing E27 lamp holders without a dimmer, with limitations on beam angle and the rated lifetime statement	Read the analysis
Osram Superstar Classic A 60 Filament DIM	Osram	for existing E27 lamp holders with a trailing-edge dimmer, without a documented dimmer list	Read the analysis

Our buying decision

The Philips Hue E27 White & Color Ambiance, 806 lm, 2-pack makes sense if you are looking for a pair of light bulbs for existing E27 lamps with colour and white light control by app, without a wall-switch dimmer and with an unclear model year in the listing, have checked the dimensions at the intended location and will actually use the functions named in the listing. The purchase is less convincing if you expect a universal solution for several conflicting lighting tasks.

Keep looking if key data such as dimensions, light output, IP rating or compatibility is not clearly documented for your intended use. The same applies if you only like the look of the design, but the cable, the floor space or the controls would get in your way in daily use.

We deliberately award no stars. A numerical score would suggest a measurement accuracy that does not exist without documented hands-on testing. The statement this page can support is narrower: which details are available, what the model may be suited for, and which questions remain open before you buy?

Frequently asked questions about the Hue E27 lamp

Do I need a Bridge for these Hue lamps?

Not to get started. According to Philips, the lamp connects directly to the smartphone by Bluetooth, and then up to 10 lamps can be controlled at a distance of about 10 metres. According to the manufacturer, you need a Bridge for remote operation when you are away, as well as for routines, automations, sensors and entertainment sync.

Which energy efficiency class does the lamp have, and is it correct?

The product register lists both versions in question as Class F. Calculated with a factor of 1.000, because according to the register the lamp is non-directional (NDLS) and mains-operated (MLS): 806 lumens divided by 8 watts gives 100.75 lumens per watt, and for the older 9-watt version it is 89.6. Both lie between 85 and 110 and are therefore in Class F.

How bright is the lamp in colour?

There is no documented figure for that. Philips gives the 806 lumens for white light at 2700 and 4000 kelvin, and neither the product page nor the register contains a luminous flux for coloured light. Plan coloured light as mood lighting and not as the sole lighting for a room.

Can I run the lamp on a normal wall dimmer?

There is no manufacturer statement on this, and we advise against trying it. The lamp is dimmed by radio, and the register lists it as dimmable only with a restriction. It is best to leave the wall switch permanently on, otherwise the radio connection and control are interrupted.

Will the lamp fit my lamp?

The lamp holder is E27, the shape is A60 with a diameter of 60 millimetres, and the register records a height of 111 millimetres (older version: 110). Measure for narrow shades and closed glass shades. Closed lamps are unfavourable for radio range and heat, and the manufacturer's page gives an operating temperature of minus 20 to plus 45 degrees Celsius.

Which version of the lamp will I get, 8 or 9 watts?

That cannot be derived from the listing. The title only gives 806 lumens and no wattage, but the register lists both versions with 806 lumens. Read the model identifier on the packaging: 9290042354 stands for the current 8-watt version, 9290024896A for the older 9-watt version.

Sources and currency

The sources are ranked by their closeness to the product: manufacturer documents come before retailer or comparison data. A shop listing is useful for the variant currently on offer, but it is not an independent check. Missing documents are not replaced with invented experiences.

Content checked on 2 November 2026. Prices, availability and product variants can change independently of this page. For the final check, always use the current retailer listing and any available manufacturer documents.

If a linked source is no longer reachable, or the model on offer visibly differs from the product image and designation, this analysis is no longer the right basis for a decision. In that case the current model number is what counts. Tell us about the difference via the contact page (in German), so that the data, the link and the recommendation can be checked.

Philips Hue E27 White & Color Ambiance, 806 lm, 2-pack