Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AD385/98 docking speaker vs Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 2 W more RMS rated power than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (10 W vs 8 W). The Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 10 mm more width than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (310 mm vs 300 mm). The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 23 mm more depth than the Philips DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels (133 mm vs 110 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
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:8 W
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:10 W
  • Bluetooth
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:Yes
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
  • Apple Lightning docking connector
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:Yes
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
  • Equalizer
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:No
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Yes
  • Battery technology
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Width
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:300 mm
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:310 mm
  • Depth
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:133 mm
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:110 mm
  • Height
    • AD385/98 docking speaker:116 mm
    • DS7550/17 docking speaker 2.0 channels:40 mm

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Comparison of AD385/98, DS7550/17
58 specifications
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers8 W10 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Apple Lightning docking connectorDiffersYesNo
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DPUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Lightning connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
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 5iPhone, iPod
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EqualizerDiffersNoYes
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Equalizer modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClassic, Flat, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Apple dockingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Designidentical
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Volume controlDigitalDigital
Poweridentical
Power source typeAC, BatteryAC, Battery
Built-in chargerYesYes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Built-in batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers133 mm110 mm
HeightDiffers116 mm40 mm
WeightDiffers1.3 kg760 g
Package weightDiffers1.65 kg1.04 kg
Package widthKnown for one387 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one161 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one161 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440 mm
Other features2 differ
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Clock/Date displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Alarm functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audible alarm(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemDiffersound systStereo
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs300 x 133 x 116 mm310 x 110 x 40 mm
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic Bass Boost
Case or master carton quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Case or master carton weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kg
Master carton depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.2 cm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one387 x 161 x 143 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one3.5mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery lifeKnown for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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