Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips docking speaker DS3400/05

17specifications compared
13differ
4identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS3400/05 has 5 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (10 W vs 5 W). The Philips docking speaker DS3400/05 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 6 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS3400/05 (280 mm vs 274 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker DS3400/05 has apple Lightning docking connector. Apple docking compatibility: Yes on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5 on the Philips docking speaker DS3400/05.

RMS rated power
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
- docking speaker DS3400/05:10 W
Apple Lightning docking connector
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:No
- docking speaker DS3400/05:Yes
Product colour
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Black
- docking speaker DS3400/05:Black, White
Number of batteries supported
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:3
- docking speaker DS3400/05:4
Battery type
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:AAA
- docking speaker DS3400/05:AA
Width
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
- docking speaker DS3400/05:274 mm
Depth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:170 mm
- docking speaker DS3400/05:143 mm
Height
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:82 mm
- docking speaker DS3400/05:136 mm

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Comparison of DCB242/79, DS3400/05
50 specifications	A Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS3400/05 Model DS3400/05 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	10 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth	No	No
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lightning connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Sleep timerKnown 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 radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Power2 differ
Number of batteries supportedDiffers	3	4
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Battery typeDiffers	AAA	AA
USB chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Battery
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, Audio (3.5mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	280 mm	274 mm
DepthDiffers	170 mm	143 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	136 mm
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1 kg
Package widthDiffers	361 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	113 mm	140 mm
Package heightDiffers	198 mm	186 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.55 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 x 140 x 186 mm
Battery lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	274 x 143 x 136 mm
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic Bass Boost

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