Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Weight | 954 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g |
Channels | 2.0 |
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Number of drivers | 2 |
Height | 9.25 in |
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Width | 3.31 in |
Depth | 3.31 in |
Weight | 33.65 oz |
Docking station for mobile/Tablet | no |
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Radio receiver | no |
Smart speaker (virtual assistant) | yes |
Memory card reader | no |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Built-in display | no |
USB | no |
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Other connectors | Headphone output |
AUX in | yes |
Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth profile | A2DP |
Bluetooth version | 3.0 |
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux) | 0 |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Headphone Port | yes |
Line Out Output | yes |
Battery operated | no |
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Electric (not USB) | yes |
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