Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine vs Philips MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System

37specifications compared
17differ
20identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Black, Blue, Silver
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:Silver
RMS rated power
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:8 W
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:4 W
Bass reflex
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Yes
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Karaoke
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Yes
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Backlight colour
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Amber
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:Blue
USB port
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Yes
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Audio formats supported
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:MP3
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:MP3, WMA
Width
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:520 mm
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:148 mm

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Comparison of AZ5836/58, MCM149/98
77 specifications	A Philips AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine Model AZ5836/58 View product	B Philips MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM149/98 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue, Silver	Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck technology	Mechanical	Mechanical
Number of decks	1 deck(s)	1 deck(s)
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Disc loading type	Top	Top
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home audio micro system
Multimedia3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	4 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	1-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakers	2	2
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexDiffers	Yes	No
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm
Radioidentical
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Tuner type	Digital	Digital
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto scan, Auto tuning
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Display1 differ
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourDiffers	Amber	Blue
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Audio outputKnown for one	Audio (3.5 mm jack) 1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	Picture CD, CD audio, CD video, DVD-Video, SVCD	CD audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	MP3, WMA
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Intro, Next, Pause, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle, Slow, Zoom	Repeat, Shuffle
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Record playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Recording onKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Magnetic tape
Ergonomicsidentical
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer bands quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Treble adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume control	Rotary	Rotary
CD playerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	520 mm	148 mm
DepthDiffers	287 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	178 mm	233 mm
WeightKnown for one	4.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	548 mm	370 mm
Package depthDiffers	210 mm	326 mm
Package heightDiffers	345 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.4 kg	4.75 kg
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.4 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.2 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
AM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Video outKnown for one	Video (3.5mm jack) 1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Stereo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording mediaKnown for one	Tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	MAX Sound, Treble and Bass Control, Dynamic Bass Boost	Unknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for one	Bass Reflex Speaker System	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tape recording enhancementKnown for one	CD synchro start recording	Unknown — not stated by the source
Loudspeaker enhancementKnown for one	Max BASS Port	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
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

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