Product comparison · 2 mp3/mp4 players

Philips SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player vs Philips Flash audio player SA4121/02

28specifications compared
8differ
20identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Total storage capacity
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:1 GB
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:2 GB
Voice recording
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:No
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:Yes
Continuous audio playback time
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:8 h
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:10 h
Battery type
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:AAA / LR03 Alkaline
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:AAA / LR03
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:28.5 x 22.1 x 83 mm
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:31.5 x 23 x 77.8 mm
Compatible operating systems
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:98SE, ME, 2000, XP
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:Windows XP (to SP2 +)
USB cable
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:USB extension cable
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:AY3930
Supported batteries
- SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player:AAA Alkaline
- Flash audio player SA4121/02:AAA / LR03

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Comparison of SA1212/02, SA4121/02
47 specifications	A Philips SA1212 1GB* Flash audio player Model SA1212/02 View product	B Philips Flash audio player SA4121/02 Model SA4121/02 View product
Performanceidentical
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Storage1 differ
Player media type	Flash memory	Flash memory
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Displayidentical
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolution	32 x 128 pixels	32 x 128 pixels
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Green	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of lines	2 lines	2 lines
File formatsidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	WAV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphonesidentical
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Audioidentical
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	85 dB	85 dB
MP3 bit rates	8 - 320 Kbit/s	8 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit rates	5 - 192 Kbit/s	5 - 192 Kbit/s
Channel separation	45 dB	45 dB
Frequency range	30 - 18000 Hz	30 - 18000 Hz
MP3 sample ratesKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
WMA sample rates	8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz	8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Radioidentical
FM radio	No	No
Record modes1 differ
Voice recordingDiffers	No	Yes
Power2 differ
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers	8 h	10 h
Battery typeDiffers	AAA / LR03 Alkaline	AAA / LR03
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Internet connection requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	30 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package type	Clamshell	Clamshell
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
User guide	Yes	Yes
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	28.5 x 22.1 x 83 mm	31.5 x 23 x 77.8 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	98SE, ME, 2000, XP	Windows XP (to SP2 +)
FunctionsKnown for one	Keypad lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory type	NAND	NAND
Lead-free soldered productKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mass storage class compliant	Yes	Yes
USB cableDiffers	USB extension cable	AY3930
Blister dimensions (W x D x H)	135 x 38 x 195	135 x 38 x 195
Device managerKnown for one	Firmware Manager	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported batteriesDiffers	AAA Alkaline	AAA / LR03
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Audio recording formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WMA
Battery playing time MP3-CDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 h
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 x 38 x 195 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800.1 x 584.2 x 1976.1 mm (31.5 x 23 x 77.8")
Recording technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ADPCM
Windows Media Player 10Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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