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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 4identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker has 5 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (10 W vs 5 W). The Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker has 1 more batteries supported than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (4 vs 3). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 56 mm more width than the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker (280 mm vs 224 mm). Only the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector. Only the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has equalizer.

  • RMS rated power
    • 5 W
    • 10 W
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • No
    • Yes
  • Apple docking compatibility
    • Yes
    • iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
  • Equalizer
    • Yes
    • No
  • FM radio
    • Yes
    • No
  • Number of batteries supported
    • 3
    • 4
  • Battery type
    • AAA
    • AA
  • Width
    • 280 mm
    • 224 mm

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Philips

docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

Model DCB242/79

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Philips

DS3205/98 docking speaker

Model DS3205/98

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Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W10 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesiPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Sleep timerKnown for oneYes
EqualizerDiffersYesNo
Equalizer modesKnown for oneClassic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Playback modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Next
CompatibilityKnown for oneiPhone 5
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffersYesNo
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
Preset stations quantityKnown for one20
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Number of batteries supportedDiffers34
Battery typeDiffersAAAAA
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Power source typeKnown for oneAC
Built-in chargerKnown for oneYes
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, Audio (3.5mm)
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers280 mm224 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers82 mm162 mm
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.1 kg
Package widthDiffers361 mm240 mm
Package depthDiffers113 mm145 mm
Package heightDiffers198 mm240 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.33 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes

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