Product comparison · 2 mp3/mp4 players

Philips GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player vs Philips GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02

44specifications compared
17differ
27identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:Black
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:Black, Grey
Display resolution
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:320 x 240 pixels
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:160 x 128 pixels
Audio formats supported
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Built-in speaker(s)
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:Yes
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:No
Frequency range
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:20 - 18000 Hz
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:80 - 18000 Hz
FM radio
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:Yes
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:No
Continuous audio playback time
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:36 h
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:25 h
Battery capacity
- GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player:520 mAh
- GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02:290 mAh

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Comparison of SA3ARA08K/02, SA3VBE08KN/02
74 specifications	A Philips GoGear SA3ARA08K/02 MP3/MP4 player Model SA3ARA08K/02 View product	B Philips GoGear MP4 player SA3VBE08KN/02 Model SA3VBE08KN/02 View product
Performanceidentical
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP4 player
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Grey
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Player media type	Flash memory	Flash memory
Total storage capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Video memory capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Display1 differ
Touchscreen	No	No
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.57 cm (1.8")
Display resolutionDiffers	320 x 240 pixels	160 x 128 pixels
BacklightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
File formats1 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers	APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Image formats supported	BMP, JPG	BMP, JPG
Headphonesidentical
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Audio3 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Output power per channel	2.4 mW	2.4 mW
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	84 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 separation	45 dB	45 dB
Frequency rangeDiffers	20 - 18000 Hz	80 - 18000 Hz
MP3 sample rates	48	48
WMA sample ratesDiffers	, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz	8, 11.025, 16, 22.050, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Equalizer	Yes	Yes
Equalizer modes	Custom	Custom
RMS rated powerKnown for one	0.048 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	30	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Video capture resolution (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 x 128 pixels
Video recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frame rateKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
RechargeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Continuous audio playback timeDiffers	36 h	25 h
Continuous video playback time (max)	5 h	5 h
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	520 mAh	290 mAh
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	PC w/USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internet connection requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	65 g	34 g
DepthDiffers	10 mm	10.5 mm
HeightDiffers	93.5 mm	78.4 mm
WidthDiffers	51 mm	43.5 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthDiffers	155 mm	110 mm
Package depth	30 mm	30 mm
Package heightDiffers	120 mm	135 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 g
Package typeKnown for one	D-box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
User guide	Yes	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Philips Songbird	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows XP (SP3) / Vista / 7	Windows XP (SP3)/Windows Vista/Windows 7
Headphone outputs	1	1
Internal memory type	NAND	NAND
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
USB cableDiffers	AY3839	AY3930
USB powered	Yes	Yes
Output power description	2.4	2.4
Superscroll	Yes	Yes
Speaker powerKnown for one	0.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mass storage class compliantKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	FullSound	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Record modesidentical
Voice recordingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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