Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 vs Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12

21specifications compared
12differ
9identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 195 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (200 W vs 5 W). The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 20 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (300 mm vs 280 mm). The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 130 mm more depth than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (300 mm vs 170 mm). Only the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has apple Lightning docking connector.

RMS rated power
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:5 W
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:200 W
Bluetooth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:No
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Yes
Apple Lightning docking connector
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:No
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Yes
Apple docking compatibility
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:Yes
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:iPad, iPhone, iPod
Display
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:LCD
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:VFD
Width
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:280 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:300 mm
Depth
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:170 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:300 mm
Height
- docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79:82 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:994 mm

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Comparison of DCB242/79, DTM5096/12
60 specifications	A Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 Model DCB242/79 View product	B Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 Model DTM5096/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	5 W	200 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto store
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	VFD
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.7 cm
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Poweridentical
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, Audio (3.5mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	280 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	170 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	82 mm	994 mm
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	12.5 g
Package widthDiffers	361 mm	1120 mm
Package depthDiffers	113 mm	370 mm
Package heightDiffers	198 mm	334 mm
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connector	Yes	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Repeat interval, Repeat track
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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