EUR52,35
Philips Hue White
E27, 806 lm, 4x
Question about Philips Hue White
How does the low energy efficiency rating F come about? Is this mainly due to the fact that the lamp continues to use power via the WLan receiver when not disconnected from the mains, or are there other reasons for this rating? In other words, is the lamp theoretically at a better level in terms of energy efficiency when it is switched off?
This is the new system introduced in 2021! Hardly any products were rated A in 2021 (A+++, A++ and A+ no longer exist, the new classification goes from A to G). In 2021, a product classified A+++ was automatically upgraded to class B or C. A++ = D, A+ = E, A = F or G. The difference between Philips Hue bulbs and other LED bulbs rated A or B in the new classification mainly comes from the fact that they are "connected" bulbs and remain on standby to maintain the connection to the bridge via Zigbee (unless, of course, you switch them off completely). Whether switched on or on standby, these bulbs always consume a small amount of energy for the integrated controller, the dimmer and the radio signal. A bulb rated F or G is still very economical compared with an incandescent bulb.
Will have to wait, I've still been trying it out properly!