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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AD385/98 docking speaker vs Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 3 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (8 W vs 5 W). The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 20 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (300 mm vs 280 mm). The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 37 mm more depth than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (170 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has apple Lightning docking connector.

  • RMS rated power
    • 8 W
    • 5 W
  • Bluetooth
    • Yes
    • No
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • Yes
    • No
  • Equalizer
    • No
    • Yes
  • FM radio
    • No
    • Yes
  • Width
    • 300 mm
    • 280 mm
  • Depth
    • 133 mm
    • 170 mm
  • Height
    • 116 mm
    • 82 mm

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AD385/98 docking speaker

Model AD385/98

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docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

Model DCB242/79

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Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W5 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 m
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Lightning connectorKnown for oneYes
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingYesYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPad, 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 5Yes
Sleep timerKnown for oneYes
EqualizerDiffersNoYes
Equalizer modesKnown for oneClassic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Playback modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Next
Bass reflexKnown for oneYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneApple: 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
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffersNoYes
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
Preset stations quantityKnown for one20
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Volume controlKnown for oneDigital
Poweridentical
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one3
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Battery typeKnown for oneAAA
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Power source typeKnown for oneAC, Battery
Built-in chargerKnown for oneYes
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, Audio (3.5mm)
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm280 mm
DepthDiffers133 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm82 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 kg2.1 kg
Package widthDiffers387 mm361 mm
Package depthDiffers161 mm113 mm
Package heightDiffers161 mm198 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.65 kg
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one387 x 161 x 143 mm
Audio inputKnown for one3.5mm
Audio systemKnown for oneound syst
Battery lifeKnown for one5 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one300 x 133 x 116 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)

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