Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker

19specifications compared
10differ
9identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 36 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (40 W vs 4 W). The Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker has 172 mm more width than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (520 mm vs 348 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 127 mm more depth than the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker (238 mm vs 111 mm). Tuner enhancements: Auto store, Auto tuning on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, Auto scan, Auto tuning on the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker. Display: LCD on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, LED on the Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker.

RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:40 W
Tuner enhancements
- DC185 2.0 channels:Auto store, Auto tuning
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:Auto scan, Auto tuning
Display
- DC185 2.0 channels:LCD
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:LED
Power source type
- DC185 2.0 channels:AC, Battery
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:AC
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:520 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:111 mm
Package width
- DC185 2.0 channels:373 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:564 mm
Package depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:262 mm
- DCM3260/12 docking speaker:267 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DCM3260/12
57 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips DCM3260/12 docking speaker Model DCM3260/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	40 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 5
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Pause, Previous	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store, Auto tuning	Auto scan, Auto tuning
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	LED
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 - 240 V
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	C / LR14 Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	1.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AUX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	348 mm	520 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	111 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.34 kg
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	564 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	267 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	152 mm
HeightKnown for one	127 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slot
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Net weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 g
Programmable tracksKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Dynamic Bass Boost	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source

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