Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 20 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels (30 W vs 10 W). The Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 155 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (310 mm vs 155 mm). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 320 mm more depth than the Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels (430 mm vs 110 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has FM radio. Apple docking compatibility: iPhone, iPod on the Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels, Yes on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79.

RMS rated power
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:10 W
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
Apple docking compatibility
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:iPhone, iPod
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
FM radio
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Power source type
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC, Battery
- docking speaker DS8530/79:AC
Width
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:310 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
Depth
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:110 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:430 mm
Height
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:40 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:132 mm
Weight
- DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:760 g
- docking speaker DS8530/79:2.01 kg

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Comparison of DS7550/17, DS8530/79
58 specifications	A Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS7550/17 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	30 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone, iPod	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Equalizer bands quantity	5	5
Equalizer modesDiffers	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop, Rock	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Designidentical
Indication lightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in batteryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	310 mm	155 mm
DepthDiffers	110 mm	430 mm
HeightDiffers	40 mm	132 mm
WeightDiffers	760 g	2.01 kg
Package weightDiffers	1.04 kg	4.3 kg
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	233 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	175 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	440 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audible alarm(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	310 x 110 x 40 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Dynamic Bass Boost	Unknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one	2 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Case or master carton weightKnown for one	2.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master carton depthKnown for one	16.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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

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