Product comparison · 2 mp3/mp4 players

Philips GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player vs Philips GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player

71specifications compared
23differ
48identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:Black
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:Black, Silver
Total storage capacity
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:32 GB
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:16 GB
Card reader integrated
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:No
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:Yes
Display diagonal
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:6.1 cm (2.4")
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:8.13 cm (3.2")
Display resolution
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:320 x 240 pixels
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:480 x 320 pixels
Image formats supported
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:BMP, JPG
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
RMS rated power
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:0.0048 W
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:0.005 W
WMA bit rates
- GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player:5 - 320 Kbit/s
- GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player:8 - 320 Kbit/s

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Comparison of SA3ARA32K/97, SA3MUS16S/97
83 specifications	A Philips GoGear SA3ARA32K/97 MP3/MP4 player Model SA3ARA32K/97 View product	B Philips GoGear SA3MUS16S/97 MP3/MP4 player Model SA3MUS16S/97 View product
Performanceidentical
Type	MP4 player	MP4 player
Digital Rights Management (DRM)	Yes	Yes
Firmware upgradeable	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Battery charge indicator	Yes	Yes
Battery low indicationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage2 differ
Player media type	Flash memory	Flash memory
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Display2 differ
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display	LCD	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	6.1 cm (2.4")	8.13 cm (3.2")
Display resolutionDiffers	320 x 240 pixels	480 x 320 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	262144 colours
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3:2
Backlight	Yes	Yes
ID3 Tag display	Yes	Yes
File formats2 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers	APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA	AAC, APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Image formats supportedDiffers	BMP, JPG	BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Headphonesidentical
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Audio4 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	0.0048 W	0.005 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	84 dB	84 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05%
MP3 bit rates	8 - 320 Kbit/s	8 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit ratesDiffers	5 - 320 Kbit/s	8 - 320 Kbit/s
Channel separationDiffers	45 dB	50 dB
Equalizer customizable	Yes	Yes
Frequency range	20 - 18000 Hz	20 - 18000 Hz
MP3 sample rates	8 - 48 kHz	8 - 48 kHz
WMA sample rates	8 - 48 kHz	8 - 48 kHz
Equalizer modesDiffers	Funk, Hip hop, Jazz, Rock, Techno	Custom
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
FM recording	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityDiffers	30	20
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PS, PTY, RT
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	36 h	24 h
Continuous video playback time (max)	5 h	5 h
Continuous radio playback timeDiffers	16 h	20 h
USB charging	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	520 mAh	1100 mAh
Technical detailsidentical
MPEG4 SP/ASP playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Upto 720p resolution, 25 fps, bitrates up to 4Mbps in .avi and .mp4 containers
System requirementsidentical
Internet connection required	Yes	Yes
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	65 g	104 g
DepthDiffers	10 mm	11 mm
HeightDiffers	94 mm	59 mm
WidthDiffers	51 mm	113 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package width	155 mm	155 mm
Package depth	30 mm	30 mm
Package heightDiffers	120 mm	134 mm
Package type	D-box	D-box
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	USB	USB
Headphones included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
User guide	Yes	Yes
Other features3 differ
Backlight display	Yes	Yes
Built-in memory	Yes	Yes
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows XP (SP3) / Windows Vista / Windows 7	Windows XP (SP3)/Windows Vista/Windows 7
Display diagonal (metric)Differs	6.10 cm	8.13 cm
Internal memory type	NAND	NAND
Keypad lock	Yes	Yes
Lead-free soldered product	Yes	Yes
Mass storage class compliant	Yes	Yes
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
Sound enhancement technology	FullSound	FullSound
Charge & play	when connected to PC	when connected to PC
Customizable volume limit	Yes	Yes
Philips Songbird	Yes	Yes
Superscroll	Yes	Yes
WMV9Differs	320 x 240, 30 fps, 512kbps	Upto 720p resolution , 25 fps, bitrate upto 2 Mbps in .wmv container
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	320 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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