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Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 1identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 76 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (80 W vs 4 W). The Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has 2 more batteries supported than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (8 vs 6). Only the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Only the Philips DC185 2.0 channels has FM radio. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, 3.5 mm/6.35 mm on the Philips DS8900/37 docking speaker.

  • RMS rated power
    • 4 W
    • 80 W
  • Bluetooth
    • No
    • Yes
  • Headphone connectivity
    • 3.5 mm
    • 3.5 mm/6.35 mm
  • FM radio
    • Yes
    • No
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, White
  • Power source type
    • AC, Battery
    • AC
  • Number of batteries supported
    • 6
    • 8
  • Battery type
    • C / LR14 Alkaline
    • D

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Philips

DC185 2.0 channels

Model DC185

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Philips

DS8900/37 docking speaker

Model DS8900/37

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Audio1 differ
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers4 W80 W
Driver diameterKnown for one3 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityDiffers3.5 mm3.5 mm/6.35 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneA2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth rangeKnown for one10 m
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for oneYes
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one2
Lightning connectorKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYes
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesiPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Nano 7, iPod Touch 5
Sleep timerKnown for oneYes
EqualizerKnown for oneNo
Playback modesKnown for oneFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Pause, Previous
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneiPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G
Bass reflexKnown for oneYes
Radio1 differ
FM radioDiffersYesNo
Preset stations quantityKnown for one20
Tuner enhancementsKnown for oneAuto store, Auto tuning
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
TweeterKnown for oneYes
Power3 differ
Power source typeDiffersAC, BatteryAC
Built-in chargerKnown for oneYes
Number of batteries supportedDiffers68
Battery typeDiffersC / LR14 AlkalineD
Battery voltageKnown for one1.5 V
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyAlkalineAlkaline
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedDiffersAUXAC
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one348 mm
DepthKnown for one238 mm
HeightKnown for one127 mm
Package widthKnown for one373 mm
Package depthKnown for one262 mm
Package heightKnown for one157 mm
Other featuresidentical
Programmable tracksKnown for one20
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneDynamic Bass Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one4

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