Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker vs Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker has 2 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker (12 W vs 10 W). The Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker has 3 h more battery life (max) than the Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker (8 h vs 5 h). The Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker has 50 mm more width than the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker (274 mm vs 224 mm). Only the Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Apple docking compatibility: iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5 on the Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5 on the Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:10 W
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:12 W
Bluetooth
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:No
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:Yes
Product colour
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:Black
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:Silver, White
Power source type
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:AC
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:AC, Battery
AC input voltage
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:100 - 240 V
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:100-240 V
Battery life (max)
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:8 h
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:5 h
Width
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:224 mm
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:274 mm
Depth
- DS3205/98 docking speaker:120 mm
- DS3480/77 docking speaker:143 mm

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Comparison of DS3205/98, DS3480/77
34 specifications	A Philips DS3205/98 docking speaker Model DS3205/98 View product	B Philips DS3480/77 docking speaker Model DS3480/77 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	12 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
Apple Lightning docking connector	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5	iPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 6.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2
EqualizerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	iPhone 5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radio	No	No
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver, White
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC	AC, Battery
Built-in charger	Yes	Yes
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	5 h
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	AA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	224 mm	274 mm
DepthDiffers	120 mm	143 mm
HeightDiffers	162 mm	136 mm
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	1 kg
Package widthDiffers	240 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	145 mm	140 mm
Package heightDiffers	240 mm	186 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.33 kg	1.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Internet radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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