Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

18specifications compared
14differ
4identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 22 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 (30 W vs 8 W). The Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 has 145 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (300 mm vs 155 mm). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 297 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 (430 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has FM radio.

RMS rated power
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:8 W
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
Bluetooth
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:Yes
- docking speaker DS8530/79:No
FM radio
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Power source type
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:AC, Battery
- docking speaker DS8530/79:AC
AC input voltage
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:100-240 V
- docking speaker DS8530/79:100 - 240 V
Width
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:300 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
Depth
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:133 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:430 mm
Height
- docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12:116 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:132 mm

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Comparison of AD385/12, DS8530/79
42 specifications	A Philips docking speaker with Bluetooth® AD385/12 Model AD385/12 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	30 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
AUX in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown 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 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c	Yes
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7000
Displayidentical
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	100 - 240 V
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	155 mm
DepthDiffers	133 mm	430 mm
HeightDiffers	116 mm	132 mm
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	2.01 kg
Package widthDiffers	387 mm	233 mm
Package depthDiffers	161 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	143 mm	225 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.65 kg	4.3 kg
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source

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