Philips Hue A21 High Lumen Smart LED Bulb, 1600 Lumens

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Product guide

Philips Hue A21 High Lumen Smart LED Bulb, 1600 Lumens

Philips Hue A21 High Lumen Bulb is a dimmable smart LED for buyers who want soft white light and higher listed brightness in an E26 fitting. It is rated at 1600 lumens and 17 watts, with Alexa and Google Assistant voice control listed. The listing describes the bulb as 100W-equivalent, which is an incandescent comparison rather than its actual power use.

At a glance

Warm, soft white output is listed at 2700 Kelvin and 1600 lumens.
The 100W-equivalent description is paired with an actual listed draw of 17 watts.
The listing names Alexa and Google Assistant voice control. A Hue Bridge is described as an optional addition for automations and control from anywhere.

Price

$25.99Save 26%

Reference price: ~~$34.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

1600 lumens provides a higher listed brightness than many standard household bulbs.
Dimming and soft white light support adjusting the room's brightness without changing the bulb.
Both Zigbee and Bluetooth are listed as connectivity options.

Technical specifications

22 specifications

Identity
Brand	PHILIPS
Model	A21 High Lumen Bulb

Light and power
Light source	LED
Bulb shape size	A21
Listed form	pear-shaped
Light colour	Soft White
Colour temperature	2700 Kelvin
White brightness	1600 lumens
Colour rendering index	80
Actual wattage	17 watts
Incandescent equivalent	100 watts
Voltage	120 volts
Power source	Corded Electric
Claimed operating life	25000 hours

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Zigbee
Additional connectivity listed	Bluetooth
Control methods listed	Voice

Installation and dimensions
Bulb base	E26
Usage	Indoor
Dimensions and weight listed	6.6 x 6.6 x 13.21 cm; 180 g

Other listed details
Dimming	Dimmable
Quantity	1

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details conflict or are inconsistent in several places: the title names Apple HomeKit compatibility while the feature text specifies Alexa and Google Assistant, and the product description refers to Bluetooth and Zigbee while the technical control fields do not fully confirm app or ecosystem operation. The title states 1600LM, and detailed specs list 1600 lumens. Confirm the desired platform and connection setup for the selected listing. A Hue Bridge is described as needed for automations and control from anywhere, but the bulb is not claimed to include one. The wattage is listed as 17 watts, while another field calls 100 watts the light-source wattage, conflicting with the 100W-equivalent claim. The 100W-equivalent figure is not actual power consumption. The listing also gives different dimension formats.

What’s in the box

Included

Light

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Households seeking a dimmable soft-white A21 bulb with a listed output of 1600 lumens.
Buyers with an E26 socket who want voice control and are prepared to confirm their smart-home platform compatibility.

Less suited to

Buyers who need colour-changing or tunable-white lighting, which is not specified for this soft-white model.
Buyers who need confirmed Apple HomeKit support or bridge-free automations without checking the listing setup.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 229 ratings

5 stars73%73%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars9%9%
2 stars3%3%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback describes quality positively, while brightness and reliability draw mixed opinions. That matters for a bulb promoted at 1600 lumens and with a claimed 25000-hour operating life: these are listing specifications, not proof that every customer experienced consistent brightness or reliability. The aggregate rating is generally positive, but does not resolve those mixed impressions.

Positive themes

Customers describe the bulb's quality positively.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions are mixed on brightness and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

Does this bulb use 100 watts?

No. The listing gives 17 watts as the bulb's wattage and 100 watts as the incandescent equivalent. Those figures describe actual draw and an equivalence claim, respectively.

Does it include a Hue Bridge?

The supplied package information lists a light only. The listing describes adding a Hue Bridge for automations and control from anywhere, so the bridge should not be assumed included.

Which voice assistants are supported?

The feature text names Alexa and Google Assistant. The title also mentions Apple HomeKit, but the provided description does not confirm it, so check the selected listing if HomeKit is required.