Product comparison · 2 mp3/mp4 players

Philips GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player vs Philips GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player

61specifications compared
17differ
44identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:5.08 cm (2")
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:3.81 cm (1.5")
Display resolution
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:176 x 220 pixels
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:128 x 128 pixels
RMS rated power
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:0.006 W
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:0.0048 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:80 dB
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:84 dB
Channel separation
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:35 dB
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:45 dB
Frequency range
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:80 - 18000 Hz
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:20 - 18000 Hz
Continuous audio playback time
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:30 h
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:25 h
Continuous video playback time (max)
- GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player:6 h
- GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player:4 h

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Comparison of SA1ARA04KD/02, SA1VBE04RC/17
80 specifications	A Philips GoGear SA1ARA04KD/02 MP3/MP4 player Model SA1ARA04KD/02 View product	B Philips GoGear SA1VBE04RC/17 MP3/MP4 player Model SA1VBE04RC/17 View product
Performanceidentical
Type	MP4 player	MP4 player
Digital Rights Management (DRM)	Yes	Yes
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Designidentical
Volume control	Digital	Digital
Battery charge indicator	Yes	Yes
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Red, Silver
Storageidentical
Player media type	Flash memory	Flash memory
Total storage capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Card reader integrated	No	No
Display2 differ
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	5.08 cm (2")	3.81 cm (1.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	176 x 220 pixels	128 x 128 pixels
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Display number of lines	5 lines	5 lines
ID3 Tag display	Yes	Yes
File formatsidentical
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Video formats supportedKnown for one	MPEG4-ASP, H.264, MPEG4-SP, WMV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supported	BMP, JPG	BMP, JPG
Headphonesidentical
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Audio4 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	0.006 W	0.0048 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	80 dB	84 dB
MP3 bit rates	8 - 320 Kbit/s	8 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit rates	5 - 320 Kbit/s	5 - 320 Kbit/s
Channel separationDiffers	35 dB	45 dB
Equalizer customizable	Yes	Yes
Frequency rangeDiffers	80 - 18000 Hz	20 - 18000 Hz
MP3 sample rates	8 - 48 kHz	8 - 48 kHz
WMA sample rates	8 - 48 kHz	8 - 48 kHz
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Equalizer modes	Classic, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Rock, Techno	Classic, Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Rock, Techno
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05%
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
FM recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Record modesidentical
Voice recording	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	No	No
Second camera	No	No
Power2 differ
Rechargeable	Yes	Yes
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers	30 h	25 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs	6 h	4 h
USB chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	310 mAh	290 mAh
System requirementsidentical
Internet connection required	Yes	Yes
Optical drive required	Yes	Yes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	47 g	34 g
DepthDiffers	47 mm	42 mm
HeightDiffers	10.7 mm	11.6 mm
WidthDiffers	84 mm	66 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package width	30 mm	30 mm
Package depthDiffers	148 mm	120 mm
Package heightDiffers	110 mm	175 mm
Package typeDiffers	D-box	Clamshell
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	USB	USB
Headphones included	Yes	Yes
PouchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
User guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Built-in memoryKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP (SP2 or higher) / Vista	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolution (numeric)Differs	176 pixels	128 pixels
Internal memory type	NAND	NAND
Keypad lockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lead-free soldered product	Yes	Yes
Mass storage class compliant	Yes	Yes
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	FullSound	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM	Yes	Yes
Device managerKnown for one	to restore and upgrade	Unknown — not stated by the source
Superscroll	Yes	Yes
Windows Media Player 11Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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