Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10

11specifications compared
9differ
2identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has 2 channels more audio output channels than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (4.0 channels vs 2.0 channels). The Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has 76 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (80 W vs 4 W). The Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has 2 more batteries supported than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (8 vs 6). Only the Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 has Bluetooth. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10.

Audio output channels
- DC185 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:4.0 channels
RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:80 W
Bluetooth
- DC185 2.0 channels:No
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:Yes
Headphone connectivity
- DC185 2.0 channels:3.5 mm
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:3.5 mm/6.35 mm
Product colour
- DC185 2.0 channels:Black
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:Black, White
Number of batteries supported
- DC185 2.0 channels:6
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:8
Battery type
- DC185 2.0 channels:C / LR14 Alkaline
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:D
Cables included
- DC185 2.0 channels:AUX
- M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10:AC

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Comparison of DC185, DS8900/10
40 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips M1X-DJ sound system DS8900/10 Model DS8900/10 View product
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	4.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	80 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5 mm/6.35 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
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	Yes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad (1 gen), iPad 2, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4, iPod Touch 5
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
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
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	8
Battery typeDiffers	C / LR14 Alkaline	D
Battery voltageKnown for one	1.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	348 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	238 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	127 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	373 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	262 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	157 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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