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
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:Home audio micro system
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:Home audio mini system
  • Product colour
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:Black, Silver
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:Black
  • Cassette deck
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:No
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:Yes
  • Disc loading type
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:Top
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:Tray
  • RMS rated power
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:15 W
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:120 W
  • Woofer diameter
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:7.62 cm
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:13.3 cm
  • Supported radio bands
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:DAB, FM
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:FM, MW
  • Preset stations quantity
    • Classic micro sound system DCB188/05:20
    • FWM197 Home audio mini system:40

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Comparison of DCB188/05, FWM197
62 specifications
Design4 differ
TypeDiffersHome audio micro systemHome audio mini system
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Cassette deckDiffersNoYes
Disc loading typeDiffersTopTray
Cassette deck technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMechanical
Number of decksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 deck(s)
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers15 W120 W
Woofer diameterDiffers7.62 cm13.3 cm
Speaker typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-way
Tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 cm
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffersDAB, FMFM, MW
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Tuner typeKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers2040
Displayidentical
Backlight displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlueUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Recording onKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMagnetic tape
USB direct playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Input voltageDiffers220-240 V200-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one148 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one232 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one233 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers326 mm730 mm
Package depthDiffers326 mm275 mm
Package heightDiffers270 mm348 mm
Package weightDiffers5.1 kg11.2 kg
Main speaker depthKnown for one15.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker heightKnown for one23.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker widthKnown for one13.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 x 285 x 292 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffersYesNot supported
AntennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AlarmsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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