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Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips Classic micro sound system DCB188/05 vs Philips FWM197 Home audio mini system

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 25identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Home audio micro system
    • Home audio mini system
  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Cassette deck
    • No
    • Yes
  • Disc loading type
    • Top
    • Tray
  • RMS rated power
    • 15 W
    • 120 W
  • Woofer diameter
    • 7.62 cm
    • 13.3 cm
  • Supported radio bands
    • DAB, FM
    • FM, MW
  • Preset stations quantity
    • 20
    • 40

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62 specifications
A

Philips

Classic micro sound system DCB188/05

Model DCB188/05

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Philips

FWM197 Home audio mini system

Model FWM197

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Design4 differ
TypeDiffersHome audio micro systemHome audio mini system
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Optical disc playerYesYes
Cassette deckDiffersNoYes
Number of optical discs1 discs1 discs
Disc loading typeDiffersTopTray
Cassette deck technologyKnown for oneMechanical
Number of decksKnown for one1 deck(s)
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W120 W
Number of speakers22
Woofer diameterDiffers7.62 cm13.3 cm
Bass reflexYesYes
KaraokeNoNo
Speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Tweeter diameterKnown for one5.1 cm
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffersDAB, FMFM, MW
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYes
Tuner enhancementsAuto storeAuto store
Tuner typeKnown for oneDigital
Preset stations quantityDiffers2040
Displayidentical
Display typeLCDLCD
Backlight displayKnown for oneYes
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
Storageidentical
Storage media typeNot availableNot available
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYes
USB portDiffersNoYes
AUX inYesYes
Performanceidentical
MP3 playbackYesYes
Card reader integratedNoNo
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Audio formats supportedMP3MP3
Playback modesFast forward, Fast reverse, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, ShuffleFast forward, Fast reverse, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for oneMagnetic tape
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionYesYes
Integrated clockYesYes
Sleep timerYesYes
Programmable tracks2020
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Input frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Input voltageDiffers220-240 V200-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one148 mm
DepthKnown for one232 mm
HeightKnown for one233 mm
Package widthDiffers326 mm730 mm
Package depthDiffers326 mm275 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm348 mm
Package weightDiffers5.1 kg11.2 kg
Main speaker depthKnown for one15.9 cm
Main speaker heightKnown for one23.3 cm
Main speaker widthKnown for one13.2 cm
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one220 x 285 x 292 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesNot supported
AntennaKnown for oneYes
Auto digital tuningYesYes
AlarmsKnown for oneYes

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