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Philips Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic vs Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Frequency range
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:750 - 18000 Hz
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:750 - 20000 Hz
  • SLP mode recording time
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:1060 h
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:2164 h
  • Display type
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:LED
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:TFT
  • Output power
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:1000 mW
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:2000 mW
  • FM radio
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:Yes
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:No
  • FM recording
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:Yes
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:No
  • Battery technology
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:Lithium
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
  • Battery capacity
    • Voice Tracer VTR6900/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:610 mAh
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:1300 mAh

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Comparison of VTR6900/93, VTR8800/93
57 specifications
Audio3 differ
Recording modesDiffersHigh Quality (HQ), Super Long Play (SLP)High Quality (HQ), Long Play (LP), Pulse-code modulation (PCM)
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Frequency rangeDiffers750 - 18000 Hz750 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 dB
MP3 bit rates8 - 320 Kbit/s8 - 320 Kbit/s
SLP mode recording timeDiffers1060 h2164 h
HQ mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 h
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP3, PCM, WAVUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffersLEDTFT
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.08 cm (2")
BacklightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display resolutionKnown for one96 x 64 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Loudspeakers1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Output powerDiffers1000 mW2000 mW
Loudspeaker diameterKnown for one2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceUSBUSB
Headphone outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Radio2 differ
FM radioDiffersYesNo
FM recordingDiffersYesNo
Storageidentical
Media types supportedInternal memoryInternal memory
Built-in memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithiumLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers610 mAh1300 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one40 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording battery lifeKnown for one12 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourMetallicMetallic
Accessories includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro USB to USB Cable, Line-in cable, Telephone adapter box, Telephone cable, Warranty and service-booklet, Windshield
Audio recording formatsDiffersMP3, PCM, WAVMP3, PCM
Firmware upgradeableYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Internal memory typeNAND FlashNAND Flash
Keypad lockYesYes
MP3 playbackYesYes
Microphone direction typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOmnidirectional
Optimized forConversations,NotesConversations,Notes
RechargeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRacetrack, 44 x 28.6 x 10 mm
Instant one-touch recordingYesYes
Variable playback speedYesYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Mass storage class compliantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
Voice activationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB, XLR-6.3 mm
Headphones includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PouchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
System requirementsidentical
USB requiredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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