Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips Classic micro sound system DCB188/79 vs Philips Micro music system DCB3070/79

32specifications compared
16differ
16identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Disc loading type
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:Top
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:Front
RMS rated power
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:15 W
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:40 W
Supported radio bands
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:FM
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:DAB, DAB+, FM
Tuner enhancements
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:Auto store
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:Auto scan
Display type
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:LCD
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:VFD
USB port
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:No
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:Yes
Audio formats supported
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:MP3
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:MP3, WMA
Width
- Classic micro sound system DCB188/79:148 mm
- Micro music system DCB3070/79:500 mm

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Comparison of DCB188/79, DCB3070/79
68 specifications	A Philips Classic micro sound system DCB188/79 Model DCB188/79 View product	B Philips Micro music system DCB3070/79 Model DCB3070/79 View product
Design1 differ
TypeKnown for one	Home audio micro system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeDiffers	Top	Front
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	40 W
Woofer diameterKnown for one	7.62 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	DAB, DAB+, FM
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store	Auto scan
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CT, PS, PTY, RT
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	LCD	VFD
Backlight displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance2 differ
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	MP3, WMA
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, Shuffle
Channels quantityKnown for one	20 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD audio
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD playerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	148 mm	500 mm
DepthDiffers	232 mm	98 mm
HeightDiffers	233 mm	217 mm
Front speaker widthKnown for one	13.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	15.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one	23.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	270 mm	585 mm
Package depthDiffers	326 mm	180 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	281 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.1 kg	4.3 kg
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 5, iPod Mini 1, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2	iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5, iPod Nano 6, iPod Touch 1, iPod Touch 2, iPod Touch 3, iPod Touch 4
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Apple: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod nano 1st gen, iPod nano 2nd gen, iPod nano 3rd gen, iPod nano 4th gen, iPod nano 5th gen, iPod nano 6th gen, iPod touch, iPod touch, 2nd gen, iPod touch 3rd gen, iPod touch 4th gen, iPad, iPad 2, iPad iPad 2
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DAB antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AlarmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop

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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