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Philips Hue · Updated June 2026

Hue White A19 (75W equivalent): price & specs

Hue White A19 (75W equivalent). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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GoldDeskmark69/100#2 of 19 in class

The Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is listed at $17.99 on philips-hue.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 15 smart bulbs (median $15.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 69/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 19 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) a good buy?

At $18, the Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is #8 cheapest of the 15 smart bulbs we track, where the median is $17.99. 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

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No 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.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the 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)

Tom's Guide hands-on ·

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)$17.99 MSRP, single bulb, philips-hue.com
BrandPhilips Hue
Released—
Brightness lumens1100
Colorwhite
Protocolzigbee+bluetooth
Basee26
Hub requiredNo
Wattage (W)10.5
Lifespan hours25000

Source: philips-hue.com (verified 2026-06-19). 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 draft's 'tunable_white' to 'white'.

Is the Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) worth it vs cheaper smart bulbs?

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

ProductPriceBrightness lumensColorProtocolBaseHub required
Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) this$17.991100whitezigbee+bluetoothe26No
SwitchBot Color Bulb$15.99800rgbwwifi+bluetoothe26No
LIFX Color A19 (800 lm)$19.99800rgbwwifi+mattere26No

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the 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 Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) cost?

The Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) has a US price of $17.99 (MSRP, single bulb, philips-hue.com), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) compare on price?

At $18, the Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) is #8 cheapest of the 15 smart bulbs we track, where the median is $17.99.

What are the Hue White A19 (75W equivalent)'s key specs?

Hue White A19 (75W equivalent) (Philips Hue): brightness lumens 1100, color white, protocol zigbee+bluetooth, base e26, hub required No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $17.99 at philips-hue.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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