Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AD385/98 docking speaker vs Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12

14specifications compared
7differ
7identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 2 W more RMS rated power than the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 (8 W vs 6 W). The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 168 mm more package width than the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 (387 mm vs 219 mm). The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 45 mm more package depth than the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 (161 mm vs 116 mm). Only the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 has FM radio. Package weight: 1.65 kg on the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker, 650 g on the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12.

RMS rated power
- AD385/98 docking speaker:8 W
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:6 W
FM radio
- AD385/98 docking speaker:No
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:Yes
Package width
- AD385/98 docking speaker:387 mm
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:219 mm
Package depth
- AD385/98 docking speaker:161 mm
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:116 mm
Package height
- AD385/98 docking speaker:161 mm
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:156 mm
Package weight
- AD385/98 docking speaker:1.65 kg
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:650 g

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Comparison of AD385/98, AS170/12
41 specifications	A Philips AD385/98 docking speaker Model AD385/98 View product	B Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 Model AS170/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	6 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	A2DP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth range	10 m	10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lightning connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	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	Not supported
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer	No	No
CompatibilityKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Snooze functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC, Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in charger	Yes	Yes
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one	300 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	133 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	116 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	387 mm	219 mm
Package depthDiffers	161 mm	116 mm
Package heightDiffers	161 mm	156 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.65 kg	650 g
Other featuresidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	387 x 161 x 143 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	3.5mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	ound syst	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery lifeKnown for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	300 x 133 x 116 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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