Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 40 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker (80 W vs 40 W). The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 2 more built-in speakers than the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker (4 vs 2). 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 DCM3260/12 docking speaker, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:40 W
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
Bluetooth
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:No
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Yes
Apple Lightning docking connector
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:No
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Yes
Headphone connectivity
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:3.5 mm
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:3.5 mm/6.35 mm
FM radio
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:Yes
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:No
Product colour
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:Black
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
Number of built-in speakers
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:2
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:4

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Comparison of DCM3260/12, DS8900/37
53 specifications	A Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker Model DCM3260/12 View product	B Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker Model DS8900/37 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	40 W	80 W
Ports & interfaces3 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5 mm/6.35 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	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, 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	iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
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
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source type	AC	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110 - 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
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
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
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	520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	111 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	5.34 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	564 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	267 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	152 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
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 speakersDiffers	2	4
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Net weightKnown for one	4.2 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alkaline

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