Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker vs Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels

11specifications compared
5differ
6identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 20 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker (100 W vs 80 W). Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker, 3.5mm / Wi-Fi on the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels. Product colour: Black, White on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker, Black on the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels. Cables included: AC on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker, AC, Audio (3.5mm) on the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels.

RMS rated power
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100 W
Headphone connectivity
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:3.5 mm/6.35 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:3.5mm / Wi-Fi
Product colour
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Black
Cables included
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:AC
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC, Audio (3.5mm)

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Comparison of DS8900/37, DS9800WS/12
42 specifications	A Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker Model DS8900/37 View product	B Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS9800WS/12 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	80 W	100 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple Lightning docking connector	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm/6.35 mm	3.5mm / Wi-Fi
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP, AVRCP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lightning connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad iOS 4.3 or later
Radioidentical
FM radio	No	No
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
TweeterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source type	AC	AC
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	265 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 kg
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	760 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	338 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	485 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source

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