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Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) vs GE Cync Full Color A19

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GE Cync Full Color A19 is cheaper at $11.25. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) or GE Cync Full Color A19?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The GE Cync Full Color A19 is the cheaper at $11.25.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) GE Cync Full Color A19
US price $59.99 $11.25
BrandPhilips HueGE Lighting
Released2022
Brightness lumens 1100 800
Color rgbw rgbw
Protocol zigbee+bluetooth wifi+bluetooth
Base e26 e26
Hub required No No
Wattage (W) 9.5 9.5
Lifespan hours 25000 15000
Release 2022

Sources — Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent): philips-hue.com (verified 2026-06-19). GE Cync Full Color A19: shop.gelighting.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) and GE Cync Full Color A19?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Brightness lumens: Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) 1100 vs GE Cync Full Color A19 800
  • Protocol: Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) zigbee+bluetooth vs GE Cync Full Color A19 wifi+bluetooth
  • Lifespan hours: Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (75W equivalent) 25000 vs GE Cync Full Color A19 15000

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