Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DS7530/37 docking speaker vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 70 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS7530/37 docking speaker (80 W vs 10 W). The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 4 more batteries supported than the Philips DS7530/37 docking speaker (8 vs 4). Only the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector. Only the Philips DS7530/37 docking speaker has FM radio. Bluetooth profiles: A2DP on the Philips DS7530/37 docking speaker, A2DP, AVRCP on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:10 W
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
Bluetooth profiles
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:A2DP
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:A2DP, AVRCP
Apple Lightning docking connector
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:No
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Yes
FM radio
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:Yes
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:No
Product colour
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:Black
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
Power source type
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:AC, Battery
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:AC
Number of batteries supported
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:4
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:8
Battery type
- DS7530/37 docking speaker:AA
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:D

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Comparison of DS7530/37, DS8900/37
45 specifications	A Philips DS7530/37 docking speaker Model DS7530/37 View product	B Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker Model DS8900/37 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	80 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesDiffers	A2DP	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth range	10 m	10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm/6.35 mm
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 dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop, Rock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	7000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Magnet typeKnown for one	Neodymium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
Number of batteries supportedDiffers	4	8
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeDiffers	AA	D
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	311 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	38 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	111 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	280 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	431 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	76 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	163 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.08 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alkaline
Packaging contentidentical
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

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