Philips Hue devices are all Zigbee, so you don’t need the hub if you already have the dongle. They’ll work with the ZHA integration or with the Z2M integration - which you choose is a matter of preference.
They’re also good quality and they stick to the Zigbee protocol more reliably than most manufacturers - some devices have additional features not covered by the protocol, but this is allowed and they’re well supported.
Another reliable manufacturer is Frient, and uniquely their website includes a compatibility table so you can check whether devices will work with HA.
Avoid Chinese products, especially if they look cheap (you get what you pay for). Avoid wi-fi devices with the Tuya label. Zigbee Tuya products are better, but it’s often difficult tell which is which.
Just because it says Zigbee on the box, doesn’t mean it will work with HA (or sometimes at all). Do your research.
Lots of good stuff here:
The Home Assistant Cookbook - Index
Good luck! 