Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker vs Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12

11specifications compared
6differ
5identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 120 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker (200 W vs 80 W). Only the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has FM radio. Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker, A2DP on the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker, 3.5 mm on the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12. Product colour: Black, White on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker, Black on the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12.

RMS rated power
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:200 W
Bluetooth profiles
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:A2DP, AVRCP
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:A2DP
Headphone connectivity
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:3.5 mm/6.35 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:3.5 mm
FM radio
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:No
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Yes
Product colour
- DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Black

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Comparison of DS8900/37, DTM5096/12
54 specifications	A Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker Model DS8900/37 View product	B Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 Model DTM5096/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	80 W	200 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth profilesDiffers	A2DP, AVRCP	A2DP
Apple Lightning docking connector	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm/6.35 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	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
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.7 cm
TweeterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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 contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	994 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.5 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1120 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	334 mm
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 speakers	4	4
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source

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