Product comparison · 2 dictaphones

Grundig SonicMic 3 vs Philips Voice Tracer 3600

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 5identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Grundig SonicMic 3 has 450 mW more output power than the Philips Voice Tracer 3600 (750 mW vs 300 mW). The Grundig SonicMic 3 has 4 mm more width than the Philips Voice Tracer 3600 (45 mm vs 41 mm). The Grundig SonicMic 3 has 5 mm more depth than the Philips Voice Tracer 3600 (25 mm vs 20 mm). Frequency range: 200 - 15000 Hz on the Grundig SonicMic 3, 50 - 20000 Hz on the Philips Voice Tracer 3600.

  • Frequency range
    • SonicMic 3:200 - 15000 Hz
    • Voice Tracer 3600:50 - 20000 Hz
  • Output power
    • SonicMic 3:750 mW
    • Voice Tracer 3600:300 mW
  • Width
    • SonicMic 3:45 mm
    • Voice Tracer 3600:41 mm
  • Depth
    • SonicMic 3:25 mm
    • Voice Tracer 3600:20 mm
  • Height
    • SonicMic 3:183 mm
    • Voice Tracer 3600:117 mm
  • Weight
    • SonicMic 3:113 g
    • Voice Tracer 3600:60 g

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Comparison of SonicMic 3, Voice Tracer 3600
59 specifications
Audio1 differ
Maximum recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1140 h
Recording modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Quality (HQ), Long Play (LP), Pulse-code modulation (PCM), Super High Quality (SHQ), Standard Play (SP)
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, WAV
Frequency rangeDiffers200 - 15000 Hz50 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 dB
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 - 320 Kbit/s
SP mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source142 h
LP mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1140 h
HQ mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 h
SHQ mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 h
Displayidentical
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source112 x 112 pixels
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.81 cm (1.5")
BacklightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Loudspeakers1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Output powerDiffers750 mW300 mW
Loudspeaker diameter2.8 cm2.8 cm
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceUSBUSB
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Radioidentical
FM radioNoNo
Storageidentical
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash card
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Compatible battery sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Battery capacity indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 h
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Audio recording formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, WAV
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Languages supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSimplified Chinese, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RechargeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Voice activationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lengthKnown for one2.45 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sample rateKnown for one32 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers45 mm41 mm
DepthDiffers25 mm20 mm
HeightDiffers183 mm117 mm
WeightDiffers113 g60 g
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Headphones includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirementsidentical
USB requiredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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