Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79 vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 60 W more RMS rated power than the Philips Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79 (80 W vs 20 W). Only the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker. Product colour: Black on the Philips Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79, Black, White on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:20 W
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
Bluetooth
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:No
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Yes
Apple Lightning docking connector
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:No
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Yes
Headphone connectivity
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:3.5 mm
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:3.5 mm/6.35 mm
FM radio
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:Yes
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:No
Product colour
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:Black
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
Cables included
- Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79:Audio (3.5mm)
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:AC

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Comparison of DCM292/79, DS8900/37
48 specifications	A Philips Sleek micro sound system DCM292/79 Model DCM292/79 View product	B Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker Model DS8900/37 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	80 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5 mm/6.35 mm
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Lightning connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad mini, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 2, iPod Classic 3, iPod Classic 4, iPod Classic 5, iPod Classic 6, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 5	iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto store, Auto tuning	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	Audio (3.5mm)	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	565 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	103.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	245 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	620 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	165 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	250 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	5.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc typesKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alkaline

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