Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips DC185 2.0 channels vs Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12

19specifications compared
11differ
8identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 196 W more RMS rated power than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (200 W vs 4 W). The Philips DC185 2.0 channels has 48 mm more width than the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 (348 mm vs 300 mm). The Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has 62 mm more depth than the Philips DC185 2.0 channels (300 mm vs 238 mm). Only the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 has Bluetooth. Apple docking compatibility: Yes on the Philips DC185 2.0 channels, iPad, iPhone, iPod on the Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12.

RMS rated power
- DC185 2.0 channels:4 W
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:200 W
Bluetooth
- DC185 2.0 channels:No
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Yes
Apple docking compatibility
- DC185 2.0 channels:Yes
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:iPad, iPhone, iPod
Tuner enhancements
- DC185 2.0 channels:Auto store, Auto tuning
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:Auto store
Display
- DC185 2.0 channels:LCD
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:VFD
Width
- DC185 2.0 channels:348 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:300 mm
Depth
- DC185 2.0 channels:238 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:300 mm
Height
- DC185 2.0 channels:127 mm
- Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12:994 mm

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Comparison of DC185, DTM5096/12
59 specifications	A Philips DC185 2.0 channels Model DC185 View product	B Philips Fidelio docking sound system DTM5096/12 Model DTM5096/12 View product
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	200 W
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.0 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver diameterKnown for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A2DP
Apple Lightning docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Yes	iPad, iPhone, iPod
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Apple dockingKnown 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
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 radio	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store, Auto tuning	Auto store
Display1 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	VFD
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.7 cm
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Poweridentical
Built-in charger	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power source typeKnown for one	AC, Battery	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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	300 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	300 mm
HeightDiffers	127 mm	994 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.5 g
Package widthDiffers	373 mm	1120 mm
Package depthDiffers	262 mm	370 mm
Package heightDiffers	157 mm	334 mm
Other featuresidentical
Apple 30-pin docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Disc playback modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Repeat interval, Repeat track
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Alkaline	Unknown — not stated by the source

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