Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips docking speaker DS700/79

17specifications compared
9differ
8identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 2 more batteries supported than the Philips docking speaker DS700/79 (6 vs 4). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 118 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS700/79 (348 mm vs 230 mm). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 188 mm more depth than the Philips docking speaker DS700/79 (238 mm vs 50 mm). Only the Philips DC185 2.0 channels has FM radio. Battery type: C / LR14 Alkaline on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, AA on the Philips docking speaker DS700/79.

FM radio
- DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
- docking speaker DS700/79:No
Number of batteries supported
- DC185 2.0 channels:6
- docking speaker DS700/79:4
Battery type
- DC185 2.0 channels:C / LR14 Alkaline
- docking speaker DS700/79:AA
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- docking speaker DS700/79:230 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- docking speaker DS700/79:50 mm
Height
- DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
- docking speaker DS700/79:65 mm
Package width
- DC185 2.0 channels:373 mm
- docking speaker DS700/79:304 mm
Package depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:262 mm
- docking speaker DS700/79:90 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DS700/79
44 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS700/79 Model DS700/79 View product
Audioidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power	4 W	4 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Bluetooth	No	No
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
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Apple docking	Yes	Yes
Apple docking compatibility	Yes	Yes
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
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffers	Yes	No
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
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Magnet typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Neodymium
Power2 differ
Power source type	AC, Battery	AC, Battery
Built-in chargerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedDiffers	6	4
Battery typeDiffers	C / LR14 Alkaline	AA
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
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Alkaline	Alkaline
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
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	230 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	50 mm
HeightDiffers	127 mm	65 mm
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	304 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	90 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	100 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 g
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 g
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
Technical detailsidentical
USB charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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