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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 2identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has 75 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (80 W vs 5 W). The Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has 5 more batteries supported than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (8 vs 3). Only the Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has apple Lightning docking connector. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10.

  • RMS rated power
    • 5 W
    • 80 W
  • Bluetooth
    • No
    • Yes
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • No
    • Yes
  • Headphone connectivity
    • 3.5 mm
    • 3.5 mm/6.35 mm
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, White
  • Number of batteries supported
    • 3
    • 8
  • Battery type
    • AAA
    • D
  • Cables included
    • AC, Audio (3.5mm)
    • AC

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Philips

docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

Model DCB242/79

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Philips

M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10

Model DS8900/10

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Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers5 W80 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one4.0 channels
Ports & interfaces3 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityDiffers3.5 mm3.5 mm/6.35 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 m
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesiPad (1 gen), iPad 2, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, 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
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for oneYes
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 colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Power2 differ
Number of batteries supportedDiffers38
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Battery typeDiffersAAAD
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Power source typeKnown for oneAC, Battery
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, Audio (3.5mm)AC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one280 mm
DepthKnown for one170 mm
HeightKnown for one82 mm
WeightKnown for one2.1 kg
Package widthKnown for one361 mm
Package depthKnown for one113 mm
Package heightKnown for one198 mm
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes

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