Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

JVC Boomblaster RV-S3DE vs Philips AD385/98 docking speaker

12specifications compared
9differ
3identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The JVC Boomblaster RV-S3DE has 32 W more RMS rated power than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (40 W vs 8 W). The JVC Boomblaster RV-S3DE has 404 mm more width than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (704 mm vs 300 mm). The JVC Boomblaster RV-S3DE has 212 mm more depth than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (345 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector.

RMS rated power
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:40 W
- AD385/98 docking speaker:8 W
Bluetooth
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:No
- AD385/98 docking speaker:Yes
Apple Lightning docking connector
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:No
- AD385/98 docking speaker:Yes
FM radio
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:Yes
- AD385/98 docking speaker:No
Width
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:704 mm
- AD385/98 docking speaker:300 mm
Depth
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:345 mm
- AD385/98 docking speaker:133 mm
Height
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:280 mm
- AD385/98 docking speaker:116 mm
Weight
- Boomblaster RV-S3DE:7.8 kg
- AD385/98 docking speaker:1.3 kg

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Comparison of Boomblaster RV-S3DE, AD385/98
54 specifications	A JVC Boomblaster RV-S3DE View product	B Philips AD385/98 docking speaker Model AD385/98 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	40 W	8 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	16 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Lightning connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 2, iPod Classic 3, iPod Classic 4, iPod Classic 5, iPod Classic 6, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4	iPad, iPad 2, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: via Bluetooth: iPad, 2, mini, 4, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, iPod nano 7th gen, touch 5th gen, touch 3rd gen, touch 4th gen via Lightning connector: iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, iPod nano 7th gen, iPod touch 5th gen
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	DAB+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	13 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	LR14 (AM-2) / C (14A)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	704 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	345 mm	133 mm
HeightDiffers	280 mm	116 mm
WeightDiffers	7.8 kg	1.3 kg
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	387 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	161 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	161 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 kg
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	387 x 161 x 143 mm
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5mm
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ound syst
Battery lifeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 x 133 x 116 mm
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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