Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips DS1600/78 docking speaker

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS1600/78 docking speaker has 4 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (8 W vs 4 W). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 252 mm more width than the Philips DS1600/78 docking speaker (348 mm vs 96 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 13 mm more depth than the Philips DS1600/78 docking speaker (238 mm vs 225 mm).

RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:8 W
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:96 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:225 mm
Height
- DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:143 mm
Package width
- DC185 2.0 channels:373 mm
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:127 mm
Package depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:262 mm
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:261 mm
Package height
- DC185 2.0 channels:157 mm
- DS1600/78 docking speaker:187 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DS1600/78
48 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips DS1600/78 docking speaker Model DS1600/78 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	8 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPad 2, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Mini 1, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touc
Sleep timerKnown 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
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	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
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto store, Auto tuning	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Poweridentical
Power source typeKnown for one	AC, Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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	100 - 240 V
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AUX	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	348 mm	96 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	225 mm
HeightDiffers	127 mm	143 mm
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	127 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	261 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	187 mm
Other featuresidentical
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
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 x 261 x 187 mm
Clock/Date displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	96 x 225 x 143 mm
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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