Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels

17specifications compared
13differ
4identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 96 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (100 W vs 4 W). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 83 mm more width than the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels (348 mm vs 265 mm). The Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels has 27 mm more depth than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (265 mm vs 238 mm). Only the Philips DC185 2.0 channels has FM radio. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, 3.5mm / Wi-Fi on the Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels.

RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:100 W
Headphone connectivity
- DC185 2.0 channels:3.5 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:3.5mm / Wi-Fi
Apple docking compatibility
- DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:iPad, iPhone, iPod
FM radio
- DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:No
Power source type
- DC185 2.0 channels:AC, Battery
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC
Cables included
- DC185 2.0 channels:AUX
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:AC, Audio (3.5mm)
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels:265 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DS9800WS/12
49 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips Fidelio DS9800WS/12 docking speaker 2.0 channels Model DS9800WS/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	100 W
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityDiffers	3.5 mm	3.5mm / Wi-Fi
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Micro-USB docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance2 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	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
CompatibilityDiffers	iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod 5G, iPod with color display, iPod mini, iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G	Apple: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad iOS 4.3 or later
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffers	AC, Battery	AC
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	AC, 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	265 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	265 mm
HeightDiffers	127 mm	410 mm
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	760 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	338 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	485 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.5 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
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Charging cradle, Remote Control, 3.5mm stereo line in cable, AC Power Cord, Quick start guide, Warranty certificate, World Wide Warranty leaflet
AirPlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker driversKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 3/4" / 20mm tweeter, 2 x 5" / 12.5cm midwoofer

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