Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips AZ1038 CD Soundmachine vs Philips AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine

36specifications compared
12differ
24identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Supported radio bands
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:FM, MW
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:AM, FM
USB port
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:No
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:Yes
Battery type
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:C
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:LR14
Width
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:290 mm
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:350 mm
Depth
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:240 mm
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:217 mm
Height
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:143 mm
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:127 mm
Weight
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:1.62 kg
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:1.9 kg
Package width
- AZ1038 CD Soundmachine:325 mm
- AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine:397 mm

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Comparison of AZ1038, AZ1836W/85
51 specifications	A Philips AZ1038 CD Soundmachine Model AZ1038 View product	B Philips AZ1836W MP3 CD Soundmachine Model AZ1836W/85 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	No	No
Disc loading type	Top	Top
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakers	2	2
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	AM, FM
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formats	CD audio	CD audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle
Ergonomicsidentical
Volume control	Rotary	Rotary
Programmable tracks	20	20
CD playerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power source	AC/Battery	AC/Battery
Battery typeDiffers	C	LR14
Battery voltage	1.5 V	1.5 V
Number of batteries supported	6	6
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	290 mm	350 mm
DepthDiffers	240 mm	217 mm
HeightDiffers	143 mm	127 mm
WeightDiffers	1.62 kg	1.9 kg
Package widthDiffers	325 mm	397 mm
Package depthDiffers	280 mm	246 mm
Package heightDiffers	180 mm	169 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.32 kg	2.55 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Audio systemKnown for one	Stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for one	CD CD-R CD-RW MP3-CD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Dynamic Bass Boost	Unknown — not stated by the source
Additional accessoriesKnown for one	AC Power Cord User Manual Warranty certificate	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver unitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Stereo soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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