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Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black vs Sandberg Pocket Radio FM Recharge

20specifications compared
12differ
8identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The Sandberg Pocket Radio FM Recharge has 2.2 V more battery voltage than the Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black (3.7 V vs 1.5 V). The Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black has 29 mm more width than the Sandberg Pocket Radio FM Recharge (56 mm vs 27 mm). The Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black has 4 mm more depth than the Sandberg Pocket Radio FM Recharge (22 mm vs 18 mm). Only the Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black has built-in speaker(s). Supported radio bands: AM, FM on the Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black, FM on the Sandberg Pocket Radio FM Recharge.

Supported radio bands
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:AM, FM
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:FM
Built-in speaker(s)
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:Yes
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:No
Volume control
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:Rotary
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:Buttons
Battery voltage
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:1.5 V
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:3.7 V
Width
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:56 mm
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:27 mm
Depth
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:22 mm
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:18 mm
Height
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:118 mm
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:84 mm
Weight
- TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black:96 g
- Pocket Radio FM Recharge:60 g

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Comparison of TAR1509/00, 421-01
36 specifications	A Philips TAR1509/00 radio Portable Analog Black Model TAR1509/00 View product	B Sandberg Pocket Radio FM Recharge Model 421-01 View product
Radio1 differ
Radio type	Portable	Portable
Supported radio bandsDiffers	AM, FM	FM
FM band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	76 - 108 MHz
Tuner typeKnown for one	Analog	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 dB
Loudspeakers1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
BacklightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Amber
Display typeKnown for one	Analog	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone outputs	1	1
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Features1 differ
MP3 playback	No	No
Projection	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlDiffers	Rotary	Buttons
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mAh
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Built-in battery
Battery voltageDiffers	1.5 V	3.7 V
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible battery sizesKnown for one	AAA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	Battery	Battery
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	56 mm	27 mm
DepthDiffers	22 mm	18 mm
HeightDiffers	118 mm	84 mm
WeightDiffers	96 g	60 g
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 year(s)
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	88 mm	95 mm
Package depthDiffers	40 mm	35 mm
Package heightDiffers	158 mm	150 mm
Package weightDiffers	160 g	100 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A to USB Type-C
Headphones includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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