Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System

42specifications compared
23differ
19identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Cassette deck
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:No
RMS rated power
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:60 W
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:10 W
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:1200 W
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:400 W
Supported radio bands
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:FM
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:FM, MW
Tuner enhancements
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Auto tuning
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:Auto store
Apple docking
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:No
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:Yes
Playback disc formats
- FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:CD audio, Picture CD, SVCD
- MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:CD audio

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of FWD18/98, MCM239D
88 specifications	A Philips FWD18 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD18/98 View product	B Philips MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM239D View product
Design2 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	Yes	No
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Mechanical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of decksKnown for one	1 deck(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	60 W	10 W
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterKnown for one	10.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Differs	1200 W	400 W
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 dB
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 18000 Hz
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	FM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto tuning	Auto store
Preset stations quantity	40	40
FM band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	531 - 1602 kHz
Preset stationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple dockingDiffers	No	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phono inputs (RCA)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance4 differ
Hi-Fi	Yes	Yes
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, Picture CD, SVCD	CD audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3	MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle, Zoom	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
Ergonomicsidentical
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	415 mm	211 mm
DepthDiffers	305 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	70 mm	250 mm
Package widthDiffers	458 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	375 mm	305 mm
Package heightDiffers	355 mm	310 mm
Package weightDiffers	12 kg	5.9 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	20.5 cm	11.8 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	25 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	20.6 cm	15.8 cm
Main unit widthKnown for one	41.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit depthKnown for one	30.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit heightKnown for one	7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Accessories includedDiffers	Remote control, Cables/Connection: composite video cable (Y), MP3 Link cable, power cord, Others: Quick start guide, User Manual, User Manual: English, Warranty: World Wide Guarantee booklet	Included accessories: Stand, FM/MW Antenna, Guarantee booklet, Quick Use Guide, AC/DC Adaptor: Switching power supply, Docking Station: iPod wired dock, Remote control: 24-key with Lithium batteries, User Manual: English
Cables includedKnown for one	Composite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
DVD region codeKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cassette playback modesKnown for one	Electronic speed control, Semi-auto stop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Guarantee bookletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct modesDiffers	Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop	Fast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 2, iPod Classic 3, iPod Classic 4, iPod Classic 5, iPod Mini 1, iPod Mini 2, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Main speakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bass Reflex Speaker System, 4" woofer
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital Sound Control 4 modes, Dynamic Bass Boost
AlarmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Set widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.1 cm
Technical detailsidentical
StandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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.

More home audio system comparisons

All home audio system comparisons