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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker has 7 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (12 W vs 5 W). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 6 mm more width than the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker (280 mm vs 274 mm). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 27 mm more depth than the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker (170 mm vs 143 mm). Only the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector.

  • RMS rated power
    • 5 W
    • 12 W
  • Bluetooth
    • No
    • Yes
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • No
    • Yes
  • FM radio
    • Yes
    • No
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Grey, White
  • Width
    • 280 mm
    • 274 mm
  • Depth
    • 170 mm
    • 143 mm
  • Height
    • 82 mm
    • 136 mm

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Philips

docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

Model DCB242/79

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Philips

DS3480/93 docking speaker

Model DS3480/93

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Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W12 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 m
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Lightning connectorKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesiPad 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Sleep timerKnown for oneYes
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Equalizer modesKnown for oneClassic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Playback modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Next
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, White
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one3
Battery typeKnown for oneAAA
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Power source typeKnown for oneAC, Battery
Built-in chargerKnown for oneYes
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Built-in batteryKnown 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 mm274 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers82 mm136 mm
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1 kg
Package widthDiffers361 mm350 mm
Package depthDiffers113 mm140 mm
Package heightDiffers198 mm186 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.55 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one350 x 140 x 186 mm
Battery lifeKnown for one5 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one274 x 143 x 136 mm
Internet radioKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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