Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

14specifications compared
9differ
5identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 24 W more RMS rated power than the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 (30 W vs 6 W). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 6,980 more preset stations quantity than the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 (7000 vs 20). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 14 mm more package width than the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 (233 mm vs 219 mm). Only the Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 has Bluetooth. Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has equalizer.

RMS rated power
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:6 W
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
Bluetooth
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:Yes
- docking speaker DS8530/79:No
Apple docking compatibility
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:Not supported
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Equalizer
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Preset stations quantity
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:20
- docking speaker DS8530/79:7000
Package width
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:219 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:233 mm
Package depth
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:116 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:510 mm
Package height
- wireless speaker dock AS170/12:156 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:225 mm

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Comparison of AS170/12, DS8530/79
39 specifications	A Philips wireless speaker dock AS170/12 Model AS170/12 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	6 W	30 W
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	10 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
EqualizerDiffers	No	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 clock	Yes	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
Snooze functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityDiffers	20	7000
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	155 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.01 kg
Package widthDiffers	219 mm	233 mm
Package depthDiffers	116 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	156 mm	225 mm
Package weightDiffers	650 g	4.3 kg

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