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Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 vs Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 10identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 has 4 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 (12 W vs 8 W). The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 has 26 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 (300 mm vs 274 mm). The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98 has 10 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 (143 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 has apple Lightning docking connector. Product colour: Black on the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12, White, Silver on the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98.

  • RMS rated power
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:8 W
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:12 W
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:Yes
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:No
  • Product colour
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:Black
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:White, Silver
  • Battery technology
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Width
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:300 mm
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:274 mm
  • Depth
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:133 mm
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:143 mm
  • Height
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:116 mm
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:136 mm
  • Weight
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:1.3 kg
    • docking speaker with Bluetooth® DS3480/98:1 kg

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Comparison of AD385/12, DS3480/98
35 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W12 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesA2DPA2DP
Bluetooth range10 m10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersYesNo
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Apple docking compatibilityiPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5ciPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 6.1, iOS 7.0, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2
Bass reflexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite, Silver
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
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
Battery life (max)5 h5 h
USB chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm274 mm
DepthDiffers133 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm136 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1 kg
Package widthDiffers387 mm350 mm
Package depthDiffers161 mm140 mm
Package heightDiffers143 mm186 mm
Package weightDiffers1.65 kg1.55 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 x 140 x 186 mm
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source274 x 143 x 136 mm
Internet radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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