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Philips docking speaker AD712/79 vs Philips DC185 2.0 channels

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker AD712/79 has 16 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (20 W vs 4 W). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 58 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker AD712/79 (348 mm vs 290 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 80 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker AD712/79 (238 mm vs 158 mm). Only the Philips DC185 2.0 channels has FM radio. Power source type: AC on the Philips docking speaker AD712/79, AC, Battery on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • docking speaker AD712/79:20 W
    • DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
  • FM radio
    • docking speaker AD712/79:No
    • DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
  • Power source type
    • docking speaker AD712/79:AC
    • DC185 2.0 channels:AC, Battery
  • Width
    • docking speaker AD712/79:290 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
  • Depth
    • docking speaker AD712/79:158 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
  • Height
    • docking speaker AD712/79:113 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
  • Package width
    • docking speaker AD712/79:320 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:373 mm
  • Package depth
    • docking speaker AD712/79:206 mm
    • DC185 2.0 channels:262 mm

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Comparison of AD712/79, DC185
43 specifications
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W4 W
Driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
BluetoothNoNo
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersiPod Classic 1, iPod Mini 1, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 5Yes
Sleep timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EqualizerNoNo
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Pause, Previous
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CompatibilityDiffersiPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffersNoYes
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Tuner enhancementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto store, Auto tuning
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Clock functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersACAC, Battery
Built-in chargerYesYes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC / LR14 Alkaline
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlkaline
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAUX
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers290 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers158 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers113 mm127 mm
Package widthDiffers320 mm373 mm
Package depthDiffers206 mm262 mm
Package heightDiffers149 mm157 mm
WeightKnown for one2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Programmable tracksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic Bass Boost
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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