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Philips AD385/98 docking speaker vs Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker has 4 W more RMS rated power than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (12 W vs 8 W). The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 26 mm more width than the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker (300 mm vs 274 mm). The Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker has 10 mm more depth than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (143 mm vs 133 mm). Product colour: Black on the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker, Grey, White on the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker. Battery technology: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) on the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) on the Philips DS3480/93 docking speaker.

  • RMS rated power
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:8 W
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:12 W
  • Product colour
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:Black
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:Grey, White
  • Battery technology
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Width
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:300 mm
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:274 mm
  • Depth
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:133 mm
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:143 mm
  • Height
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:116 mm
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:136 mm
  • Weight
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:1.3 kg
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:1 kg
  • Package width
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:387 mm
    • DS3480/93 docking speaker:350 mm

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Comparison of AD385/98, DS3480/93
40 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W12 W
Ports & interfacesidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Bluetooth profilesA2DPA2DP
Bluetooth range10 m10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Lightning connectorYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 5iPad 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 genUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioNoNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, White
Volume controlDigitalDigital
Poweridentical
Power source typeAC, BatteryAC, Battery
Built-in chargerYesYes
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Battery life (max)5 h5 h
Built-in batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm274 mm
DepthDiffers133 mm143 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm136 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 kg1 kg
Package widthDiffers387 mm350 mm
Package depthDiffers161 mm140 mm
Package heightDiffers161 mm186 mm
Package weightDiffers1.65 kg1.55 kg
Other features2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs387 x 161 x 143 mm350 x 140 x 186 mm
Audio inputKnown for one3.5mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneound systUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life5 h5 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs300 x 133 x 116 mm274 x 143 x 136 mm
Internet radioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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