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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 10identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has 1 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (5 W vs 4 W). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 3 more batteries supported than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (6 vs 3). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 68 mm more width than the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 (348 mm vs 280 mm). Only the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79 has equalizer. Battery type: C / LR14 Alkaline on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, AAA on the Philips docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79.

  • RMS rated power
    • 4 W
    • 5 W
  • Equalizer
    • No
    • Yes
  • Number of batteries supported
    • 6
    • 3
  • Battery type
    • C / LR14 Alkaline
    • AAA
  • Cables included
    • AUX
    • AC, Audio (3.5mm)
  • Width
    • 348 mm
    • 280 mm
  • Depth
    • 238 mm
    • 170 mm
  • Height
    • 127 mm
    • 82 mm

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DC185 2.0 channels

Model DC185

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Philips

docking station for iPod/iPhone DCB242/79

Model DCB242/79

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Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers4 W5 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channels
Driver diameterKnown for one3 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for oneNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance2 differ
EqualizerDiffersNoYes
Equalizer modesKnown for oneClassic, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Pause, PreviousFast Backward, Fast forward, Next
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneiPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G
Radioidentical
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneFM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for oneAuto store, Auto tuning
Displayidentical
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Number of batteries supportedDiffers63
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Battery typeDiffersC / LR14 AlkalineAAA
USB chargingKnown for oneYes
Power source typeKnown for oneAC, Battery
Built-in chargerKnown for oneYes
Battery voltageKnown for one1.5 V
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for oneYes
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAUXAC, Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers348 mm280 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm170 mm
HeightDiffers127 mm82 mm
WeightKnown for one2.1 kg
Package widthDiffers373 mm361 mm
Package depthDiffers262 mm113 mm
Package heightDiffers157 mm198 mm
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Programmable tracksKnown for one20
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneDynamic Bass Boost
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneAlkaline

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