Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips docking speaker DS8530/79

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 26 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (30 W vs 4 W). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 6,980 more preset stations quantity than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (7000 vs 20). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 193 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (348 mm vs 155 mm). Only the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has equalizer. Power source type: AC, Battery on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, AC on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79.

RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
Equalizer
- DC185 2.0 channels:No
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Yes
Preset stations quantity
- DC185 2.0 channels:20
- docking speaker DS8530/79:7000
Power source type
- DC185 2.0 channels:AC, Battery
- docking speaker DS8530/79:AC
Cables included
- DC185 2.0 channels:AUX
- docking speaker DS8530/79:Audio (3.5mm)
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:430 mm
Height
- DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
- docking speaker DS8530/79:132 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DS8530/79
50 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 Model DS8530/79 View product
Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	30 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Performance1 differ
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
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Flat, Jazz, Pop
Alarm clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0
Radio1 differ
Preset stations quantityDiffers	20	7000
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
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
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 content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AUX	Audio (3.5mm)
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	348 mm	155 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	430 mm
HeightDiffers	127 mm	132 mm
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	233 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	510 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	225 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.01 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3 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

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