Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10 vs Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

25specifications compared
12differ
13identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10 has 15 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (20 W vs 5 W). The Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10 has 140 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (420 mm vs 280 mm). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 71 mm more depth than the Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10 (170 mm vs 99 mm). Display: LED on the Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10, LCD on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79. AC input voltage: 110-240 V on the Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10, 100 - 240 V on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79.

RMS rated power
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:20 W
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
Display
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:LED
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:LCD
AC input voltage
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:110-240 V
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:100 - 240 V
Width
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:420 mm
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
Depth
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:99 mm
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:170 mm
Height
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:223 mm
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:82 mm
Weight
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:3.3 kg
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:2.1 kg
Package width
- Micro music system DCB2270/10:460 mm
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:361 mm

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Comparison of DCB2270/10, DCB242/79
61 specifications	A Philips Micro music system DCB2270/10 Model DCB2270/10 View product	B Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	5 W
ImpedanceKnown for one	75 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
Apple Lightning docking connector	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Performance2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Classic 5, iPod Classic 6, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto scan, Auto tuning	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87.5 - 108 MHz
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LED	LCD
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Designidentical
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Woofer diameterKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	110-240 V	100 - 240 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	420 mm	280 mm
DepthDiffers	99 mm	170 mm
HeightDiffers	223 mm	82 mm
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	2.1 kg
Package widthDiffers	460 mm	361 mm
Package depthDiffers	265 mm	113 mm
Package heightDiffers	142 mm	198 mm
Package weightKnown for one	4.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connector	Yes	Yes
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	20 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Programming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc typesKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown 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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