Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55 vs Philips Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93

35specifications compared
16differ
19identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Disc loading type
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:Top
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:Front
RMS rated power
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:2 W
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:10 W
Bass reflex
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:No
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:Yes
Supported radio bands
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:FM, MW
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:FM
Volume control
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:Rotary
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:Digital
Power source
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:AC/Battery
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:AC
Width
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:341 mm
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:542 mm
Depth
- CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55:236 mm
- Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93:102 mm

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Comparison of AZ1837/55, DCM278/93
63 specifications	A Philips CD Soundmachine AZ1837/55 Model AZ1837/55 View product	B Philips Micro Hi-Fi System DCM278/93 Model DCM278/93 View product
Design1 differ
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home audio micro system
Product colour	Black	Black
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	No	No
Disc loading typeDiffers	Top	Front
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Number of speakers	2	2
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Bass reflexDiffers	No	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto scan, Auto tuning
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
Playback modes	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, Shuffle
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlDiffers	Rotary	Digital
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD playerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracksKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 Hz
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Battery typeKnown for one	LR14,C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	1.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	341 mm	542 mm
DepthDiffers	236 mm	102 mm
HeightDiffers	122 mm	238 mm
Package widthDiffers	371 mm	614 mm
Package depthDiffers	139 mm	159 mm
Package heightDiffers	262 mm	310 mm
Package weightDiffers	2.4 kg	5.4 kg
WeightKnown for one	1.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	Audio (3.5mm)
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Mini 1, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPod, iPod classic, iPod mini, iPod nano 1st gen, iPod nano 2nd gen, iPod nano 3rd gen, iPod nano 4th gen, iPod touch, iPod touch 2nd gen, iPod with color display, iPod 5th gen, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AlarmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Previous/Next, Program Play, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
Power requirementsKnown for one	110 - 127V and 220 - 240V AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stereo soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Speaker grille finishingKnown for one	Metal	Unknown — not stated by the source

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