Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine vs Philips MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System

37specifications compared
16differ
21identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Black, Blue, Silver
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:Silver
Karaoke
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Yes
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Supported radio bands
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:FM, MW
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:AM, FM
USB port
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:Yes
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Audio formats supported
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:MP3
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:MP3, WMA
Width
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:520 mm
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:146 mm
Depth
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:287 mm
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:216 mm
Height
- AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine:178 mm
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:228 mm

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Comparison of AZ5836/58, MCM196D/37
80 specifications	A Philips AZ5836 DVD CD Soundmachine Model AZ5836/58 View product	B Philips MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM196D/37 View product
Design1 differ
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home audio micro system
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
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated power	8 W	8 W
Speaker type	1-way	1-way
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.89 cm
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	AM, FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto store, Auto tuning
Tuner type	Digital	Digital
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for one	Amber	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	Audio (3.5 mm jack) 1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Record playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Intro, Next, Pause, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle, Slow, Zoom	Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Magnetic tape
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
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
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 controlKnown for one	Rotary	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD playerKnown for one	Yes	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	60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	520 mm	146 mm
DepthDiffers	287 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	178 mm	228 mm
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.6 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.8 cm
Package widthDiffers	548 mm	380 mm
Package depthDiffers	210 mm	350 mm
Package heightDiffers	345 mm	275 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.4 kg	5.6 kg
WeightKnown for one	4.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
AM antenna	Yes	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cradle and adaptors for GoGear and iPod
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	Not supported	iPod
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

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