73points

Olympus DS-2500

89points

Olympus WS-801

Comparison winner
Olympus WS-801
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Olympus DS-2500 vs Olympus WS-801

Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801

Why is Olympus DS-2500 better than Olympus WS-801?

  • Has an audio editing feature
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Why is Olympus WS-801 better than Olympus DS-2500?

  • 38.51% less body volume
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    59.32 cm³vs96.47 cm³
  • Has a stereo microphone
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  • Has an A-B repeat feature
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  • 48 g lighter
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    57 gvs105 g
  • Has a built-in USB male connector
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  • 10 mm narrower
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    40 mmvs50 mm
  • 2.2 mm thinner
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    14.8 mmvs17 mm
  • 13.3 mm shorter
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    100.2 mmvs113.5 mm

Design

volume

96.47 cm³

59.32 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
weight

105 g

57 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Has a dedicated Record Button
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
Dedicated Record Button makes recording fast and simple because you need only to press it to start and stop the recording.
screen size

1.74"

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus WS-801)

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
has a touch screen
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
has a remote control
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
width

50 mm

40 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
thickness

17 mm

14.8 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
height

113.5 mm

100.2 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

Audio

has stereo speakers
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Has a noise cut function
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The noise cut function make play-back clearer, with low background noise.
Has an automatic recording
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
You can set your device to automatically record whenever sound above your designated level is detected.
has a microphone input
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a stereo microphone
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has a background noise filter
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device has a filter to reduce background noise.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Is capable to record voice
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
Voice recording feature allows you to record voice memos, notes, lectures, etc.
audio output power

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus DS-2500)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus WS-801)

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.

Memory & Battery

has an external memory slot
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
has a rechargeable battery
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
internal storage

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus DS-2500)

2GB

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Records onto an SD card
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
You can record lectures, music, notes, etc., directly onto an SD card, which provides more storage flexibility.
battery power

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus DS-2500)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus WS-801)

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
included SD card (memory size)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus DS-2500)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus WS-801)

Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.
has a removable battery
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Connectivity

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
supports Wi-Fi
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus DS-2500)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Olympus WS-801)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
Has a built-in USB male connector
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer.
Has a Hi-Z input
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
Hi-Z simply refers to “hi-impedance”, with the Hi-Z input you can connect a guitar to the device.

Features

Has an A-B repeat feature
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
You can use the A-B repeat feature to mark the beginning and ending of a particular passage of a recording that you want to listen again and again.
Can synchronize documents with Dropbox
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can save and synchronize documents with Dropbox.
Can synchronize documents with Evernote
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can save and synchronize documents with Evernote.
Can synchronize documents with Google Drive
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can save and synchronize documents with Google Drive.
Can synchronize documents with SharePoint
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can save and synchronize documents with SharePoint.
Can synchronize documents directly to network
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can save and synchronize documents with internal network.
Has a Voice-to-text function
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
Voice-to-text is a type of speech recognition program that converts spoken to written language.
Has a voice-to-email function
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
Audios are converted into text files and sent to an email account.
Can synchronize your documents with a USB drive
Olympus DS-2500
Olympus WS-801
The device can save and synchronize documents with the USB drive.

Miscellaneous

pixel density

96 ppi

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Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.

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