Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips Classic micro music system DCM186/12 vs Philips Sleek micro music system MCM233/78

23specifications compared
10differ
13identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:Black, Silver
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:Black
RMS rated power
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:15 W
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:20 W
Woofer diameter
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:7.62 cm
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:7.6 cm
USB port
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:No
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:Yes
Volume control
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:Rotary
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:Digital
Package width
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:370 mm
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:620 mm
Package depth
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:326 mm
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:165 mm
Package height
- Classic micro music system DCM186/12:270 mm
- Sleek micro music system MCM233/78:250 mm

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Comparison of DCM186/12, MCM233/78
67 specifications	A Philips Classic micro music system DCM186/12 Model DCM186/12 View product	B Philips Sleek micro music system MCM233/78 Model MCM233/78 View product
Design1 differ
TypeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	No	No
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	15 W	20 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	7.62 cm	7.6 cm
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Tuner enhancements	Auto store	Auto store
Preset stations quantity	20	20
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
BacklightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Performance1 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MP3, WMA
Playback modesDiffers	Fast forward, Fast reverse, Repeat, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Program, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Channels quantityKnown for one	20 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Alarm functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlDiffers	Rotary	Digital
Programmable tracks	20	20
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	565 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	245 mm
Package widthDiffers	370 mm	620 mm
Package depthDiffers	326 mm	165 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	250 mm
Package weightDiffers	5.1 kg	5.5 kg
Main speaker depthKnown for one	15.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker heightKnown for one	23.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker widthKnown for one	13.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
USB hostKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PowerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
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, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	iPhone, iPod	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	FM	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
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	148 x 232 x 233 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	220-240 V, 50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set widthKnown for one	14.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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