Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 50 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (80 W vs 30 W). Only the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has FM radio. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker. Product colour: Black on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79, Black, White on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
Bluetooth
- docking speaker DS8530/79:No
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Yes
Headphone connectivity
- docking speaker DS8530/79:3.5 mm
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:3.5 mm/6.35 mm
FM radio
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:No
Product colour
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Black
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
Cables included
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Audio (3.5mm)
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:AC

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Comparison of DS8530/79, DS8900/37
45 specifications	A Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product	B Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker Model DS8900/37 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	30 W	80 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5 mm/6.35 mm
AUX in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0	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
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Woofer diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power source type	AC	AC
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
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	Audio (3.5mm)	AC
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	155 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	132 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	2.01 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	510 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	225 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	4.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alkaline
Other featuresidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4

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