Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker

13specifications compared
12differ
1identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker 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 63 mm more width than the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker (348 mm vs 285 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 93 mm more depth than the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker (238 mm vs 145 mm). Only the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker has equalizer.

RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:20 W
Bluetooth
- DC185 2.0 channels:No
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:Yes
Equalizer
- DC185 2.0 channels:No
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:Yes
Product colour
- DC185 2.0 channels:Black
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:Silver
Cables included
- DC185 2.0 channels:AUX
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:AUX, USB
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:285 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:145 mm
Height
- DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
- DS3600/98 docking speaker:140 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DS3600/98
48 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips DS3600/98 docking speaker Model DS3600/98 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	20 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
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
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 2, iPod Classic 3, iPod Classic 4, iPod Classic 5, iPod Classic 6, 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
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerDiffers	No	Yes
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
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
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
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 content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AUX	AUX, USB
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	348 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	145 mm
HeightDiffers	127 mm	140 mm
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	366 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	147 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	169 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 kg
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
Internet radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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