Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker

19specifications compared
10differ
9identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 35 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (40 W vs 5 W). The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 10 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (110 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 240 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (520 mm vs 280 mm). Display: LCD on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, LED on the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:40 W
Display
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:LCD
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:LED
AC input voltage
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:100 - 240 V
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:110 - 240 V
Width
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:520 mm
Depth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:170 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:111 mm
Weight
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:2.1 kg
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:5.34 kg
Package width
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:361 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:564 mm
Package depth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:113 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:267 mm

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Comparison of DCB242/79, DCM3260/12
60 specifications	A Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product	B Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker Model DCM3260/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	40 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Apple Lightning docking connector	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto scan, Auto tuning
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	LED
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, Audio (3.5mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	280 mm	520 mm
DepthDiffers	170 mm	111 mm
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	5.34 kg
Package widthDiffers	361 mm	564 mm
Package depthDiffers	113 mm	267 mm
Package heightDiffers	198 mm	152 mm
HeightKnown for one	82 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connector	Yes	Yes
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slot
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Net weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 g
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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