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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 14identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 25 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (30 W vs 5 W). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 6,980 more preset stations quantity than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (7000 vs 20). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 125 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (280 mm vs 155 mm). Equalizer modes: Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79. Cables included: AC, Audio (3.5mm) on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, Audio (3.5mm) on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79.

  • RMS rated power
    • 5 W
    • 30 W
  • Equalizer modes
    • Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
    • Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
  • Preset stations quantity
    • 20
    • 7000
  • Cables included
    • AC, Audio (3.5mm)
    • Audio (3.5mm)
  • Width
    • 280 mm
    • 155 mm
  • Depth
    • 170 mm
    • 430 mm
  • Height
    • 82 mm
    • 132 mm
  • Weight
    • 2.1 kg
    • 2.01 kg

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docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

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Philips

docking speaker DS8530/79

Model DS8530/79

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Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W30 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
BluetoothNoNo
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingYesYes
Apple docking compatibilityYesYes
Sleep timerYesYes
EqualizerYesYes
Equalizer modesDiffersClassic, Jazz, Pop, RockClassic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
Playback modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Next
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one5
Alarm clockKnown for oneYes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
Preset stations quantityDiffers207000
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
Clock functionYesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Woofer diameterKnown for one7.62 cm
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one3
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Battery typeKnown for oneAAA
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Power source typeKnown for oneAC
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, Audio (3.5mm)Audio (3.5mm)
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers280 mm155 mm
DepthDiffers170 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers82 mm132 mm
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.01 kg
Package widthDiffers361 mm233 mm
Package depthDiffers113 mm510 mm
Package heightDiffers198 mm225 mm
Package weightKnown for one4.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes

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