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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 6identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels 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 station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 2 more batteries supported than the Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels (3 vs 1). The Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 30 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (310 mm vs 280 mm). Only the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has FM radio. Apple docking compatibility: Yes on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, iPhone, iPod on the Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • 5 W
    • 10 W
  • Apple docking compatibility
    • Yes
    • iPhone, iPod
  • FM radio
    • Yes
    • No
  • Number of batteries supported
    • 3
    • 1
  • Width
    • 280 mm
    • 310 mm
  • Depth
    • 170 mm
    • 110 mm
  • Height
    • 82 mm
    • 40 mm
  • Weight
    • 2.1 kg
    • 760 g

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63 specifications
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Philips

docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

Model DCB242/79

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Philips

DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels

Model DS7550/17

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Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W10 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
BluetoothNoNo
Apple Lightning docking connectorNoNo
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Performance2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesiPhone, iPod
Sleep timerYesYes
EqualizerYesYes
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one5
Equalizer modesDiffersClassic, Jazz, Pop, RockClassic, Flat, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Apple dockingKnown for oneYes
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
Designidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for oneAC, Battery
Built-in chargerKnown for oneYes
Number of batteries supportedDiffers31
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYes
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Battery typeKnown for oneAAA
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers280 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers82 mm40 mm
WeightDiffers2.1 kg760 g
Package weightKnown for one1.04 kg
Package widthKnown for one361 mm
Package depthKnown for one113 mm
Package heightKnown for one198 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one175 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one440 mm
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorYesYes
Clock/Date displayKnown for oneYes
Alarm functionKnown for oneYes
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneYes
Audio systemKnown for oneStereo
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYes
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one8 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one310 x 110 x 40 mm
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneDynamic Bass Boost
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one2 pc(s)
Case or master carton weightKnown for one2.3 kg
Master carton depthKnown for one16.2 cm
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
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

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