Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AD385/93 docking speaker vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 6identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 72 W more RMS rated power than the Philips AD385/93 docking speaker (80 W vs 8 W). Bluetooth profiles: A2DP on the Philips AD385/93 docking speaker, A2DP, AVRCP on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker. Product colour: Black on the Philips AD385/93 docking speaker, Black, White on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker. Power source type: AC, Battery on the Philips AD385/93 docking speaker, AC on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker. Battery technology: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) on the Philips AD385/93 docking speaker, Alkaline on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

  • RMS rated power
    • AD385/93 docking speaker:8 W
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:80 W
  • Bluetooth profiles
    • AD385/93 docking speaker:A2DP
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:A2DP, AVRCP
  • Product colour
    • AD385/93 docking speaker:Black
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:Black, White
  • Power source type
    • AD385/93 docking speaker:AC, Battery
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:AC
  • Battery technology
    • AD385/93 docking speaker:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • DS8900/37 docking speaker:Alkaline

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Comparison of AD385/93, DS8900/37
39 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W80 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesDiffersA2DPA2DP, AVRCP
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm/6.35 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Lightning connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
TweeterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, BatteryAC
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
Built-in batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Alkaline
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one133 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one116 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one1.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one387 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one161 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one143 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.65 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one387 x 161 x 143 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery lifeKnown for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one300 x 133 x 116 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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