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Philips AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine vs Philips AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine

38specifications compared
13differ
25identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Supported radio bands
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:FM
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:FM, MW
USB port
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:Yes
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:No
Audio formats supported
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:MP3, WMA
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:MP3
Recording on
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:Magnetic tape, USB
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:Magnetic tape
Power source
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:AC/Battery
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:AC
Weight
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:3.14 kg
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:3.2 kg
Package width
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:452 mm
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:450 mm
Package depth
- AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine:298 mm
- AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine:277 mm

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Comparison of AZ1856/98, AZ5738/98
50 specifications	A Philips AZ1856 MP3 CD Soundmachine Model AZ1856/98 View product	B Philips AZ5738 DVD CD Soundmachine Model AZ5738/98 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Mechanical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of decks	1 deck(s)	1 deck(s)
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Top
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated power	2 W	2 W
Speaker type	1-way	1-way
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Karaoke	No	No
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	FM, MW
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Display digitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 digits
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance4 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-ROM, CD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	MP3
Record playback	Yes	Yes
Playback modes	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onDiffers	Magnetic tape, USB	Magnetic tape
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Volume control	Rotary	Rotary
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC/Battery	AC
Battery typeKnown for one	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
Input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Width	400 mm	400 mm
Depth	238 mm	238 mm
Height	162 mm	162 mm
WeightDiffers	3.14 kg	3.2 kg
Package widthDiffers	452 mm	450 mm
Package depthDiffers	298 mm	277 mm
Package heightDiffers	210 mm	200 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.15 kg	4.13 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, AV
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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