Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker vs Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker

16specifications compared
11differ
5identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 30 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker (40 W vs 10 W). The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 10 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker (110 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 296 mm more width than the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker (520 mm vs 224 mm). Only the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector. Only the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has FM radio.

RMS rated power
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:40 W
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:10 W
Apple Lightning docking connector
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:No
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:Yes
FM radio
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:Yes
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:No
AC input voltage
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:110 - 240 V
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:100 - 240 V
Width
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:520 mm
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:224 mm
Depth
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:111 mm
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:120 mm
Weight
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:5.34 kg
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:1.1 kg
Package width
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:564 mm
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:240 mm

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Comparison of DCM3260/12, DS3205/98
49 specifications	A Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker Model DCM3260/12 View product	B Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker Model DS3205/98 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	40 W	10 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 5	iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPhone 5
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto scan, Auto tuning	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source type	AC	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AA
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	520 mm	224 mm
DepthDiffers	111 mm	120 mm
WeightDiffers	5.34 kg	1.1 kg
Package widthDiffers	564 mm	240 mm
Package depthDiffers	267 mm	145 mm
Package heightDiffers	152 mm	240 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.33 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD playerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	20 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Net weightKnown for one	4.2 g	Unknown — not stated by the source

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