Question about Philips Hue White & Color BT

If you have already bought one of the new Philips Hue light bulbs, for example the new White Ambiance Filaments, then you may have already noticed it: On the obligatory energy label, the bulbs now only get a G instead of an A+. I’ll tell you today what this is all about.

The basis for the changes is a new Ecodesign Regulation, which requires manufacturers to produce even more efficient products. At the same time, a new Energy Labelling Regulation was introduced, which is valid from 1st September. As part of this, a new scale was introduced, which will ultimately be reflected on the product packaging.

The requirements for the manufacturers have been increased, so to speak. Let’s take a look at the example of filament lamps: The classic White Filament consumed 7 watts of energy at a maximum brightness of 550 lumens. These approximately 78 lumens per watt have so far been sufficient to obtain the A+ energy label. On the new energy label, however, it is only enough for energy label G. For the F rating, 85 lumens per watt would be required, and for class A even 210 lumens per watt.