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Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 vs Philips DC185 2.0 channels

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 2identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 has 4 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (8 W vs 4 W). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 48 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 (348 mm vs 300 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 105 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 (238 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips DC185 2.0 channels has FM radio.

  • RMS rated power
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:8 W
    • DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
  • Bluetooth
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:Yes
    • DC185 2.0 channels:No
  • FM radio
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:No
    • DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
  • Battery technology
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • DC185 2.0 channels:Alkaline
  • Width
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:300 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
  • Depth
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:133 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
  • Height
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:116 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
  • Package width
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:387 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:373 mm

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Comparison of AD385/12, DC185
48 specifications
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W4 W
Driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DPUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5cYes
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Pause, Previous
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G
Bass reflexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffersNoYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Tuner enhancementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto store, Auto tuning
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeAC, BatteryAC, Battery
Built-in chargerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC / LR14 Alkaline
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Alkaline
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAUX
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers133 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm127 mm
Package widthDiffers387 mm373 mm
Package depthDiffers161 mm262 mm
Package heightDiffers143 mm157 mm
WeightKnown for one1.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.65 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Programmable tracksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic Bass Boost

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