Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system

48specifications compared
28differ
20identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:Home audio micro system
Product colour
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Black
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:White
Cassette deck
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:No
RMS rated power
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:100 W
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:10 W
Woofer diameter
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:13.4 cm
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:8.9 cm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:62 dB
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:65 dB
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:1800 W
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:400 W
Frequency range
- FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:63 - 60000 Hz
- MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system:60 - 16000 Hz

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Comparison of FWD197/98, MCM103/98
85 specifications	A Philips FWD197 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD197/98 View product	B Philips MCM103/98 home audio system Home audio micro system Model MCM103/98 View product
Design3 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
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
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Top
Multimedia5 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	10 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	13.4 cm	8.9 cm
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	5.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	62 dB	65 dB
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Differs	1800 W	400 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	1%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeDiffers	63 - 60000 Hz	60 - 16000 Hz
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	FM
Tuner enhancements	Auto scan, Auto tuning	Auto scan, Auto tuning
FM band range	87.5 - 108 MHz	87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeKnown for one	531 - 1602 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	40	20
Preset stationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
Apple docking	No	No
USB port	Yes	Yes
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
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance3 differ
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, Picture CD, SVCD	CD audio
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	DIVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, Shuffle, Zoom	Program, Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Weight & dimensions13 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	150 mm
DepthDiffers	285 mm	250 mm
HeightDiffers	292 mm	152 mm
Package widthDiffers	730 mm	530 mm
Package depthDiffers	260 mm	206 mm
Package heightDiffers	374 mm	310 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.2 kg	4.58 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	18.6 cm	19.7 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	15.2 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	20.7 cm	15 cm
Main unit widthDiffers	22 cm	15 cm
Main unit depthDiffers	28.5 cm	25 cm
Main unit heightDiffers	29.2 cm	15.2 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Accessories includedDiffers	Remote control, Cables/Connection: audio cable, composite video cable (Y), User Manual: English, Others: Quick start guide, Warranty: World Wide Guarantee booklet	Remote control • Others: FM/MW antenna, Quick start guide, User Manual: English, Traditional Chinese
Cables includedKnown for one	Composite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
ColorationKnown for one	Monochromatic	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD region codeKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	English, Estonian, French, Portuguese, Thai	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cassette playback modesKnown for one	Semi-auto stop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Guarantee bookletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for one	flip photos, rotate, slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Stop	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AlarmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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