Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels vs Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

25specifications compared
13differ
12identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 3 W more RMS rated power than the Philips AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels (5 W vs 2 W). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 2 more batteries supported than the Philips AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels (3 vs 1). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 150 mm more width than the Philips AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels (280 mm vs 130 mm). Only the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has equalizer. Display: LED on the Philips AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels, LCD on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79.

RMS rated power
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:2 W
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
Equalizer
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:No
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Yes
Display
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:LED
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:LCD
Number of batteries supported
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:1
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:3
AC input voltage
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:110 V
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:100 - 240 V
Battery type
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:CR2032
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:AAA
Width
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:130 mm
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
Depth
- AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels:146 mm
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:170 mm

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Comparison of AJ3270D/17, DCB242/79
57 specifications	A Philips AJ3270D/17 docking speaker 1.0 channels Model AJ3270D/17 View product	B Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	1.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	5 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
EqualizerDiffers	No	Yes
Alarm clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Snooze functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
FM band range	87.5 - 108 MHz	87.5 - 108 MHz
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LED	LCD
Backlight displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source typeKnown for one	AC, Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedDiffers	1	3
AC input voltageDiffers	110 V	100 - 240 V
Battery typeDiffers	CR2032	AAA
USB chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	130 mm	280 mm
DepthDiffers	146 mm	170 mm
HeightDiffers	73 mm	82 mm
Package widthDiffers	130 mm	361 mm
Package depthDiffers	146 mm	113 mm
Package heightDiffers	73 mm	198 mm
Package weightKnown for one	950 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1 kg
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	130 x 146 x 73 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Mono	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
Brightness adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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