Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10 vs Philips Micro music system DTB855/10

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 18identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has 20 W more RMS rated power than the Philips Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10 (30 W vs 10 W). The Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has 117 mm more width than the Philips Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10 (380 mm vs 263 mm). The Philips Micro music system DTB855/10 has 64 mm more depth than the Philips Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10 (227 mm vs 163 mm). Only the Philips Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10 has apple Lightning docking connector. Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP on the Philips Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10, A2DP on the Philips Micro music system DTB855/10.

  • RMS rated power
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:10 W
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:30 W
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:A2DP, AVRCP
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:A2DP
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:Yes
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:No
  • Supported radio bands
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:DAB, FM
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:FM
  • Tuner enhancements
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:Auto scan, Auto tuning
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:Auto tuning
  • Product colour
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:Charcoal
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:Black
  • Power source type
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:AC, Battery
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:AC
  • AC input voltage
    • Docking station with Bluetooth® DTB297/10:100 - 240 V
    • Micro music system DTB855/10:100-240 V

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Comparison of DTB297/10, DTB855/10
66 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W30 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Peak powerKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DP, AVRCPA2DP
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingYesYes
Apple docking compatibilityYesYes
Bass reflexYesYes
Sleep timerYesYes
Alarm clockYesYes
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, PreviousFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Repeat all
CompatibilityDiffersiPhone 5 iPhone 4S iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone 5 iPod touch 5 iPod touch 4 iPod touch 3 Pod nano 7 iPad 4 iPad 2 iPad iPad miniiPhone 5, iPad mini, iPad Retina
Snooze functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio2 differ
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantity2020
Supported radio bandsDiffersDAB, FMFM
Tuner enhancementsDiffersAuto scan, Auto tuningAuto tuning
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Backlight colourWhiteWhite
Backlight displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clock functionYesYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersCharcoalBlack
Woofer diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, BatteryAC
Built-in chargerYesYes
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sound modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio (3.5mm)
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers263 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers163 mm227 mm
HeightDiffers135 mm165 mm
WeightDiffers1.13 kg4.19 kg
Package widthDiffers319 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers227 mm238 mm
Package heightDiffers185 mm338 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD playerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 channels
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlot
Disc playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProgramming
Integrated clockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback disc typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tuner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio outputKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneAlkalineUnknown — not stated by the source

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