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Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD185 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips FWM996 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 24identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black, Red, Silver
  • Cassette deck
    • Yes
    • No
  • Number of optical discs
    • 1 discs
    • 3 discs
  • RMS rated power
    • 100 W
    • 800 W
  • Number of speakers
    • 2
    • 4
  • Woofer diameter
    • 13.3 cm
    • 16.5 cm
  • Tweeter diameter
    • 5.08 cm
    • 5.1 cm
  • Package width
    • 570 mm
    • 1135 mm

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94 specifications
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Philips

FWD185 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System

Model FWD185/98

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Philips

FWM996 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System

Model FWM996/78

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Design3 differ
TypeHome audio mini systemHome audio mini system
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack, Red, Silver
Optical disc playerYesYes
Cassette deckDiffersYesNo
Cassette deck technologyKnown for oneMechanical
Number of decksKnown for one1 deck(s)
Number of optical discsDiffers1 discs3 discs
Motorized disc loaderKnown for oneYes
Disc loading typeKnown for oneCarousel disc loader
Multimedia4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers100 W800 W
Speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Number of speakersDiffers24
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNo
Woofer diameterDiffers13.3 cm16.5 cm
Tweeter diameterDiffers5.08 cm5.1 cm
Bass reflexYesYes
KaraokeYesYes
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneActive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")
Number of subwoofersKnown for one1
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsFM, MWFM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffersAuto storeAuto scan, Auto tuning, Easy set (plug & play
Tuner typeKnown for oneDigital
Preset stations quantity4040
Displayidentical
Display typeVFDVFD
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inYesYes
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1
AUX inYesYes
Composite video outKnown for one1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one1
Subwoofer outKnown for oneYes
Apple dockingKnown for oneNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Performance3 differ
MP3 playbackYesYes
Card reader integratedNoNo
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDCD audio
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG
Video formats supportedKnown for oneDIVX
Record playbackKnown for oneYes
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, RepeatFast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for oneMagnetic tape
USB direct playbackYesYes
Hi-FiKnown for oneYes
Ergonomicsidentical
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Sleep timerYesYes
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYes
Alarm functionKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthKnown for one265 mm
DepthKnown for one335 mm
HeightKnown for one310 mm
Package widthDiffers570 mm1135 mm
Package depth496 mm496 mm
Package heightDiffers413 mm496 mm
Package weightDiffers13.1 kg37.5 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers22.3 cm27.5 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers31 cm43 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers22.2 cm22.5 cm
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one265 x 382 x 345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, Audio (3.5mm), Component, Composite
FM antennaYesYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Microphone includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supported
DVD region codeKnown for one3
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneTraditional Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Thai
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Recording mediaKnown for oneUSB device
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneMAX sound, Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, incredible surround, digital sound control 4 modes, virtual ambience control
Subwoofer depthKnown for one37.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one43 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one27.4 cm
Surround speaker depthKnown for one17.1 cm
Surround speaker heightKnown for one34.5 cm
Surround speaker widthKnown for one14.2 cm
AlarmsKnown for oneYes
USB direct modesKnown for oneFast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
USB recording modesKnown for oneinstant record, single track, single disc, programmed tracks, schedule radio program
USB recording sourcesKnown for oneCD, tuner, AUX, microphone in

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