Product comparison · 2 docking speakers

Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 vs Philips DTB3185/10 docking speaker

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 12identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips DTB3185/10 docking speaker has 50 W more RMS rated power than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (80 W vs 30 W). The Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 has 6,980 more preset stations quantity than the Philips DTB3185/10 docking speaker (7000 vs 20). The Philips DTB3185/10 docking speaker has 83 mm more width than the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79 (238 mm vs 155 mm). Only the Philips DTB3185/10 docking speaker has Bluetooth. Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm on the Philips docking speaker DS8530/79, USB on the Philips DTB3185/10 docking speaker.

  • RMS rated power
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:30 W
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:80 W
  • Bluetooth
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:No
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:Yes
  • Headphone connectivity
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:3.5 mm
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:USB
  • Preset stations quantity
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:7000
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:20
  • AC input voltage
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:100 - 240 V
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:110-240 V
  • Cables included
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:Audio (3.5mm)
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:AC
  • Width
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:155 mm
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:238 mm
  • Depth
    • docking speaker DS8530/79:430 mm
    • DTB3185/10 docking speaker:234 mm

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Comparison of DS8530/79, DTB3185/10
61 specifications
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers30 W80 W
Ports & interfaces2 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth profilesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA2DP, AVRCP
Headphone connectivityDiffers3.5 mmUSB
DC-in jackYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Apple dockingYesYes
Apple docking compatibilityYesYes
Sleep timerYesYes
Alarm clockYesYes
Playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast forward, Fast reverse, Next, Previous, Repeat
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiPhone 5, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod nano 7, iPod touch 5, iPod 4, iPod 5, iPod 6, , iPod nano 1, 2
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for oneClassic, Flat, Jazz, PopUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneiOS 4.3, iOS 5.0, iOS 6.0, iOS 7.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
FM radioYesYes
Preset stations quantityDiffers700020
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto scan, Auto tuning
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Clock functionYesYes
Designidentical
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
TweeterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Woofer diameter7.62 cm7.62 cm
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive subwoofer
Power1 differ
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110-240 V
Power source typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAudio (3.5mm)AC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers155 mm238 mm
DepthDiffers430 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers132 mm899 mm
WeightDiffers2.01 kg9 kg
Package widthDiffers233 mm238 mm
Package depthDiffers510 mm899 mm
Package heightDiffers225 mm250 mm
Package weightDiffers4.3 kg10.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, WMA
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD playerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cassette deckKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 channels
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlot
Disc playback modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceProgramming
Integrated clockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Playback disc typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tuner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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