Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 95 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (100 W vs 5 W). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 15 mm more width than the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels (280 mm vs 265 mm). The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 95 mm more depth than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (265 mm vs 170 mm). Only the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has apple Lightning docking connector. Only the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has equalizer.

RMS rated power
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100 W
Apple Lightning docking connector
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:No
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Yes
Headphone connectivity
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:3.5 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:3.5mm / Wi-Fi
Apple docking compatibility
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:iPad, iPhone, iPod
Equalizer
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
FM radio
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
AC input voltage
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:100 - 240 V
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100-240 V
Width
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm

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Comparison of DCB242/79, DS9800WS/12
50 specifications	A Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product	B Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS9800WS/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	100 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5mm / Wi-Fi
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerDiffers	Yes	No
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
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad iOS 4.3 or later
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
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 functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	280 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	170 mm	265 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	410 mm
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	12 kg
Package widthDiffers	361 mm	760 mm
Package depthDiffers	113 mm	338 mm
Package heightDiffers	198 mm	485 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.5 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
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Charging cradle, Remote Control, 3.5mm stereo line in cable, AC Power Cord, Quick start guide, Warranty certificate, World Wide Warranty leaflet
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 3/4" / 20mm tweeter, 2 x 5" / 12.5cm midwoofer

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