Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker vs Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels

18specifications compared
15differ
3identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 80 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker (100 W vs 20 W). The Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker has 20 mm more width than the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels (285 mm vs 265 mm). The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 120 mm more depth than the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker (265 mm vs 145 mm). Only the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has apple Lightning docking connector. Only the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker has equalizer.

RMS rated power
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:20 W
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100 W
Apple Lightning docking connector
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:No
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Yes
Equalizer
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
Product colour
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:Silver
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Black
AC input voltage
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:100 - 240 V
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100-240 V
Cables included
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:AUX, USB
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Width
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:285 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm
Depth
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:145 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm

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Comparison of DS3600/98, DS9800WS/12
39 specifications	A Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker Model DS3600/98 View product	B Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS9800WS/12 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	100 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 2, iPod Classic 3, iPod Classic 4, iPod Classic 5, iPod Classic 6, iPod Mini 1, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerDiffers	Yes	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad iOS 4.3 or later
Alarm clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Built-in charger	Yes	Yes
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AUX, USB	AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	285 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	145 mm	265 mm
HeightDiffers	140 mm	410 mm
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	12 kg
Package widthDiffers	366 mm	760 mm
Package depthDiffers	147 mm	338 mm
Package heightDiffers	169 mm	485 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.5 kg	14.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
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
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internet radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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