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Philips CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79 vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 2identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 78 W more RMS rated power than the Philips CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79 (80 W vs 2 W). The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 2 more batteries supported than the Philips CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79 (8 vs 6). The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 2 more built-in speakers than the Philips CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79 (4 vs 2). Battery type: C size (LR14) on the Philips CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79, D on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

  • RMS rated power
    • CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79:2 W
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
  • Number of batteries supported
    • CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79:6
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:8
  • Battery type
    • CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79:C size (LR14)
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:D
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • CD Soundmachine AZ102S/79:2
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:4

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Comparison of AZ102S/79, DS8900/37
42 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W80 W
Performanceidentical
Playback modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, ShuffleUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Volume controlKnown for oneRotaryUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
TweeterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power source typeACAC
Number of batteries supportedDiffers68
Battery typeDiffersC size (LR14)D
Battery voltageKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one262 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one1.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one284 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one264 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one155 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one284 x 264 x 155 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
AntennaKnown for oneFM antennaUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one262 x 245 x 123 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Playback disc typesKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneDynamic Bass BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3-LinkKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker grilleKnown for onemetalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm/6.35 mm
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Lightning connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlkaline

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