Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 vs Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12

19specifications compared
12differ
7identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 170 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (200 W vs 30 W). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 6,980 more preset stations quantity than the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 (7000 vs 20). The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 5.08 cm more woofer diameter than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (12.7 cm vs 7.62 cm). Only the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has Bluetooth. Apple docking compatibility: Yes on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79, iPad, iPhone, iPod on the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12.

RMS rated power
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:200 W
Bluetooth
- docking speaker DS8530/79:No
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Yes
Apple docking compatibility
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:iPad, iPhone, iPod
Preset stations quantity
- docking speaker DS8530/79:7000
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:20
Woofer diameter
- docking speaker DS8530/79:7.62 cm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:12.7 cm
Width
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:300 mm
Depth
- docking speaker DS8530/79:430 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:300 mm
Height
- docking speaker DS8530/79:132 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:994 mm

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Comparison of DS8530/79, DTM5096/12
58 specifications	A Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product	B Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 Model DTM5096/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	30 W	200 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown 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
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityDiffers	7000	20
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto store
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VFD
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Woofer diameterDiffers	7.62 cm	12.7 cm
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Poweridentical
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power source typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Audio (3.5mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	155 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	430 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	132 mm	994 mm
WeightDiffers	2.01 kg	12.5 g
Package widthDiffers	233 mm	1120 mm
Package depthDiffers	510 mm	370 mm
Package heightDiffers	225 mm	334 mm
Package weightKnown for one	4.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Repeat interval, Repeat track
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD

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