Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 vs Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels

18specifications compared
13differ
5identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 88 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 (100 W vs 12 W). The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 has 9 mm more width than the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels (274 mm vs 265 mm). The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 122 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 (265 mm vs 143 mm). Only the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has apple Lightning docking connector. Product colour: White, Silver on the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98, Black on the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels.

RMS rated power
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:12 W
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100 W
Apple Lightning docking connector
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:No
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Yes
Product colour
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:White, Silver
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Black
Power source type
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:AC, Battery
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC
Width
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:274 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm
Depth
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:143 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm
Height
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:136 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:410 mm
Weight
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:1 kg
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:12 kg

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Comparison of DS3480/98, DS9800WS/12
44 specifications	A Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 Model DS3480/98 View product	B Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS9800WS/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	12 W	100 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm / Wi-Fi
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Equalizer	No	No
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 6.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad iOS 4.3 or later
Radioidentical
FM radio	No	No
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White, Silver	Black
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
Built-in charger	Yes	Yes
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	274 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	143 mm	265 mm
HeightDiffers	136 mm	410 mm
WeightDiffers	1 kg	12 kg
Package widthDiffers	350 mm	760 mm
Package depthDiffers	140 mm	338 mm
Package heightDiffers	186 mm	485 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.55 kg	14.5 kg
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
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Charging cradle, Remote Control, 3.5mm stereo line in cable, AC Power Cord, Quick start guide, Warranty certificate, World Wide Warranty leaflet
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 3/4" / 20mm tweeter, 2 x 5" / 12.5cm midwoofer
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, 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

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