Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips BTM177 Micro Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCD297/12 home audio system

5specifications compared
3differ
2identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

RMS rated power
- BTM177 Micro Hi-Fi System:50 W
- MCD297/12 home audio system:30 W
Supported radio bands
- BTM177 Micro Hi-Fi System:FM
- MCD297/12 home audio system:FM, MW
Preset stations quantity
- BTM177 Micro Hi-Fi System:20
- MCD297/12 home audio system:40

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Comparison of BTM177/12, MCD297/12
58 specifications	A Philips BTM177 Micro Hi-Fi System Model BTM177/12 View product	B Philips MCD297/12 home audio system Model MCD297/12 View product
Designidentical
TypeKnown for one	Home audio micro system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Brown	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc playerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cassette deckKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	50 W	30 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	FM, MW
Preset stations quantityDiffers	20	40
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording onKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	232 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	275 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	85 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker depthKnown for one	18 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker heightKnown for one	25 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker widthKnown for one	16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	442 x 275 x 345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker widthKnown for one	16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker depthKnown for one	18 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker heightKnown for one	25 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AntennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 cm (4")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	152 x 273 x 228 mm
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Media types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-Video, Picture CD, CD, CD-R, Video CD/SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x Audio (L,R) out

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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