Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AD385/98 docking speaker vs Philips DC185 2.0 channels

18specifications compared
12differ
6identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker 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 AD385/98 docking speaker (348 mm vs 300 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 105 mm more depth than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (238 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips DC185 2.0 channels has FM radio.

RMS rated power
- AD385/98 docking speaker:8 W
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
Bluetooth
- AD385/98 docking speaker:Yes
- DC185 2.0 channels:No
FM radio
- AD385/98 docking speaker:No
- DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
Battery technology
- AD385/98 docking speaker:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
- DC185 2.0 channels:Alkaline
Width
- AD385/98 docking speaker:300 mm
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
Depth
- AD385/98 docking speaker:133 mm
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
Height
- AD385/98 docking speaker:116 mm
- DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
Package width
- AD385/98 docking speaker:387 mm
- DC185 2.0 channels:373 mm

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Comparison of AD385/98, DC185
53 specifications	A Philips AD385/98 docking speaker Model AD385/98 View product	B Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	4 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
Driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
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
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lightning connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
Apple docking	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer	No	No
CompatibilityDiffers	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	iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Pause, Previous
USB direct playbackKnown 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
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto store, Auto tuning
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source type	AC, Battery	AC, Battery
Built-in charger	Yes	Yes
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C / LR14 Alkaline
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 V
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Alkaline
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	348 mm
DepthDiffers	133 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	116 mm	127 mm
WeightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	387 mm	373 mm
Package depthDiffers	161 mm	262 mm
Package heightDiffers	161 mm	157 mm
Package weightKnown for one	1.65 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic Bass Boost
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AUX
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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