Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 vs Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels

21specifications compared
15differ
6identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 70 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (100 W vs 30 W). The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 110 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (265 mm vs 155 mm). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 165 mm more depth than the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels (430 mm vs 265 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has equalizer. Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has FM radio.

RMS rated power
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100 W
Headphone connectivity
- docking speaker DS8530/79:3.5 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:3.5mm / Wi-Fi
Apple docking compatibility
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:iPad, iPhone, iPod
Equalizer
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
FM radio
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
AC input voltage
- docking speaker DS8530/79:100 - 240 V
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100-240 V
Cables included
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Audio (3.5mm)
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Width
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm

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Comparison of DS8530/79, DS9800WS/12
44 specifications	A Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product	B Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS9800WS/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	30 W	100 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5mm / Wi-Fi
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerDiffers	Yes	No
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
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad iOS 4.3 or later
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
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Woofer diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source type	AC	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	100-240 V
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	Audio (3.5mm)	AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	155 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	430 mm	265 mm
HeightDiffers	132 mm	410 mm
WeightDiffers	2.01 kg	12 kg
Package widthDiffers	233 mm	760 mm
Package depthDiffers	510 mm	338 mm
Package heightDiffers	225 mm	485 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.3 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

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