Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips AD385/98 docking speaker vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

19specifications compared
14differ
5identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 22 W more RMS rated power than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (30 W vs 8 W). The Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has 145 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (300 mm vs 155 mm). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 297 mm more depth than the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker (430 mm vs 133 mm). Only the Philips AD385/98 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has equalizer.

RMS rated power
- AD385/98 docking speaker:8 W
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
Bluetooth
- AD385/98 docking speaker:Yes
- docking speaker DS8530/79:No
Equalizer
- AD385/98 docking speaker:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
FM radio
- AD385/98 docking speaker:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Power source type
- AD385/98 docking speaker:AC, Battery
- docking speaker DS8530/79:AC
Width
- AD385/98 docking speaker:300 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
Depth
- AD385/98 docking speaker:133 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:430 mm
Height
- AD385/98 docking speaker:116 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:132 mm

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Comparison of AD385/98, DS8530/79
51 specifications	A Philips AD385/98 docking speaker Model AD385/98 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	30 W
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
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
EqualizerDiffers	No	Yes
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
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	No	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7000
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	155 mm
DepthDiffers	133 mm	430 mm
HeightDiffers	116 mm	132 mm
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	2.01 kg
Package widthDiffers	387 mm	233 mm
Package depthDiffers	161 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	161 mm	225 mm
Package weightDiffers	1.65 kg	4.3 kg
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
Displayidentical
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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