Philips Hue · Updated October 2026
Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent): price & specs
Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is listed at $19.99 on philips-hue.com as of 2026-10-03, #10 cheapest of 15 smart bulbs (median $15.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 66/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 19 in class.
Verified Oct 5, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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- Best for Most extensive smart-home compatibility of any bulb brand (HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings); Refined, comprehensive app with routines, geofencing and scenes.
- Skip if Requires a separate Hue Bridge/hub is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$19.99Is the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) a good buy?
At $20, the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is #10 cheapest of the 15 smart bulbs we track, where the median is $15.99. On the spec sheet, its brightness lumens of 1100 is the highest of the 19, its lifespan hours of 25000 is the highest of the 14, and its wattage of 10.5 W is above the median of the 18.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent)
Only one whitelisted tester's hands-on text matched the plain Philips Hue White A19 line: Tom's Guide (Feb 2021) called the Hue White Starter Kit the best around, praising its refined app and unmatched smart-home compatibility while noting it needs a hub and isn't color-tunable. Its kit used 840-lumen (60W-equivalent) bulbs; no lab measured this 75W/1100-lumen SKU.
Based on 1 review · 2021-02-02
Tested by Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Most extensive smart-home compatibility of any bulb brand (HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings)
- Refined, comprehensive app with routines, geofencing and scenes
- Easy setup and best-in-class ecosystem
Commonly flagged
- Requires a separate Hue Bridge/hub
- Plain White bulb's light color is not tunable
- Higher per-bulb cost than rivals like Sengled
Where reviewers disagree Single whitelisted source, so no cross-tester dispute. Key caveat: Tom's Guide tested the 60W-equivalent/840-lumen version of the plain White A19; the brighter 75W/1100-lumen SKU in this listing was not independently bench-measured by any whitelisted tester.
The sources (1)
Of all the light brands, Philips has the most extensive compatibility with other smart-home systems.
Light color not tunable
Each bulb that comes with the starter kit emits a warm light (2700K) at 840 lumens.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $19.99 — current on record (was $17.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Philips Hue |
| Released | — |
| Brightness lumens | 1100 |
| Color | white |
| Protocol | zigbee+bluetooth |
| Base | e26 |
| Hub required | No |
| Wattage (W) | 10.5 |
| Lifespan hours | 25000 |
Source: philips-hue.com (read 2026-10-05).
How we checked
Re-verified on the Philips Hue US product page: $17.99 single bulb, 1100lm, 10.5W, E26, Bluetooth+Zigbee, 25,000-hour lifetime. CORRECTION: this is FIXED warm white (2700K), dimmable to 5%, with NO color-temperature adjustment — color corrected from an earlier version's 'tunable_white' to 'white'.
Is the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) worth it vs cheaper smart bulbs?
Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) against its closest cheaper and pricier smart bulbs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Brightness lumens | Color | Protocol | Base | Hub required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) this | $19.99 | 1100 | white | zigbee+bluetooth | e26 | No |
| LIFX Color A19 (800 lm) | $19.44 | 800 | rgbw | wifi+matter | e26 | No |
| LIFX SuperColor A19 (1100 lm) | $24.98 | 1100 | rgbw | wifi+matter | e26 | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent)?
Only one whitelisted tester's hands-on text matched the plain Philips Hue White A19 line: Tom's Guide (Feb 2021) called the Hue White Starter Kit the best around, praising its refined app and unmatched smart-home compatibility while noting it needs a hub and isn't color-tunable. Its kit used 840-lumen (60W-equivalent) bulbs; no lab measured this 75W/1100-lumen SKU. Praised: Most extensive smart-home compatibility of any bulb brand (HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings); Refined, comprehensive app with routines, geofencing and scenes; Easy setup and best-in-class ecosystem. Flagged: Requires a separate Hue Bridge/hub; Plain White bulb's light color is not tunable; Higher per-bulb cost than rivals like Sengled. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) cost?
The Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) has a US price of $19.99, as of 2026-10-03.
How does the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) compare on price?
At $20, the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is #10 cheapest of the 15 smart bulbs we track, where the median is $15.99.
Has the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent)'s price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) has risen 11.1%, from $17.99 to $19.99; the lowest we have recorded is $17.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is $17.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent)?
The Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is currently $19.99; the lowest we have recorded is $17.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent)'s key specs?
Philips Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) (Philips Hue): Brightness lumens 1100, Color white, Protocol zigbee+bluetooth, Base e26, Wattage (W) 10.5. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-05.
Price of record: $19.99 at philips-hue.com, 2026-10-03. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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