Updated
Updated · hueblog.com · Jun 19
Philips Hue Launches €79.99 Play Table Lamp as 400-Lumen Model Sharpens Color Gradients
Updated
Updated · hueblog.com · Jun 19

Philips Hue Launches €79.99 Play Table Lamp as 400-Lumen Model Sharpens Color Gradients

3 articles · Updated · hueblog.com · Jun 19

Summary

  • €79.99 buys Philips Hue’s new Play table lamp, now on sale as a far cheaper alternative to the €219.99 Hue Gradient Signe.
  • 400 lumens of output make the Play much dimmer than the Signe’s 1,040 lumens in white light, but its smaller lighting sections produce smoother multi-color gradients.
  • 50 centimeters of light bar length keeps it close to the Signe’s 51 centimeters, while an 11-centimeter heavier base trades the older lamp’s slimmer footprint for stability.
  • A compact power adapter is another key change: the Play drops Hue’s long-criticized bulky brick, making it easier to use with crowded power strips.
  • The launch builds on Hue’s broader June refresh of Play lamps and smart-lighting accessories, positioning the table lamp as the more affordable mood-lighting option.

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