Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

18specifications compared
17differ
1identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 18 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 (30 W vs 12 W). The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 has 119 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (274 mm vs 155 mm). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 287 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 (430 mm vs 143 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has equalizer.

RMS rated power
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:12 W
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
Bluetooth
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:Yes
- docking speaker DS8530/79:No
Equalizer
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
FM radio
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Product colour
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:White, Silver
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Black
Power source type
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:AC, Battery
- docking speaker DS8530/79:AC
AC input voltage
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:100-240 V
- docking speaker DS8530/79:100 - 240 V
Width
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:274 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm

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Comparison of DS3480/98, DS8530/79
47 specifications	A Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 Model DS3480/98 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	12 W	30 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c	Yes
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerDiffers	No	Yes
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedDiffers	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 6.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7000
Displayidentical
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White, Silver	Black
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	274 mm	155 mm
DepthDiffers	143 mm	430 mm
HeightDiffers	136 mm	132 mm
WeightDiffers	1 kg	2.01 kg
Package widthDiffers	350 mm	233 mm
Package depthDiffers	140 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	186 mm	225 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.55 kg	4.3 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	350 x 140 x 186 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery lifeKnown for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	274 x 143 x 136 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internet radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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