Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips Micro music system DCM3020/05 vs Philips CD Soundmachine OS685/05

34specifications compared
17differ
17identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:Black
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:Grey
Optical disc player
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:Yes
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:No
Disc loading type
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:Tray
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:Front
RMS rated power
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:120 W
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:7 W
Display type
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:VFD
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:LED
Volume control
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:Digital
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:Rotary
Power source
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:AC
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:Battery
Input frequency
- Micro music system DCM3020/05:50 Hz
- CD Soundmachine OS685/05:50 - 60 Hz

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Comparison of DCM3020/05, OS685/05
83 specifications	A Philips Micro music system DCM3020/05 Model DCM3020/05 View product	B Philips CD Soundmachine OS685/05 Model OS685/05 View product
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Optical disc playerDiffers	Yes	No
Disc loading typeDiffers	Tray	Front
TypeKnown for one	Home audio micro system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	120 W	7 W
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass reflexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto store	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner typeKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	VFD	LED
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Battery
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Playback modesDiffers	Fast forward, Fast reverse, Next, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Volume controlDiffers	Digital	Rotary
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	Battery
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LR14/C-cell
Input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	230 mm	447 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	146 mm
HeightDiffers	141 mm	275 mm
WeightDiffers	7.3 kg	2.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	512 x 276 x 346 mm	510 x 146 x 275 mm
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	447 x 146 x 275 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	146 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	275 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.6 kg	3.3 kg
Net weightKnown for one	7.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, Audio (3.5mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityDiffers	iPad, 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, iPod Touch 5	Not supported
AntennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo
CD-R playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyDiffers	Dynamic Bass Boost, wOOx	bass reflex system, Dynamic Bass Boost
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Output power descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Video recordingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker widthKnown for one	13.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker depthKnown for one	23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker heightKnown for one	30.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
iPod/iPhone chargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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