Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips Micro music system DTB855/10

29specifications compared
13differ
16identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has 25 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (30 W vs 5 W). The Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has 100 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (380 mm vs 280 mm). The Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has 57 mm more depth than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (227 mm vs 170 mm). Only the Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has Bluetooth. Backlight colour: Blue on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79, White on the Philips Micro music system DTB855/10.

RMS rated power
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
- Micro music system DTB855/10:30 W
Bluetooth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:No
- Micro music system DTB855/10:Yes
Backlight colour
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Blue
- Micro music system DTB855/10:White
AC input voltage
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:100 - 240 V
- Micro music system DTB855/10:100-240 V
Cables included
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:AC, Audio (3.5mm)
- Micro music system DTB855/10:Audio (3.5mm)
Width
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
- Micro music system DTB855/10:380 mm
Depth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:170 mm
- Micro music system DTB855/10:227 mm
Height
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:82 mm
- Micro music system DTB855/10:165 mm

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Comparison of DCB242/79, DTB855/10
64 specifications	A Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product	B Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 Model DTB855/10 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	30 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Apple Lightning docking connector	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
Apple docking	Yes	Yes
Apple docking compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Repeat all
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPhone 5, iPad mini, iPad Retina
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto tuning
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourDiffers	Blue	White
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Power1 differ
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
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sound modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Audio (3.5mm)	Audio (3.5mm)
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	280 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	170 mm	227 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	165 mm
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	4.19 kg
Package widthDiffers	361 mm	495 mm
Package depthDiffers	113 mm	238 mm
Package heightDiffers	198 mm	338 mm
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connector	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slot
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Programming
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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