Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System

44specifications compared
22differ
22identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Black, Silver
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Black, Blue, Silver
Cassette deck
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:No
RMS rated power
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:240 W
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:600 W
Speaker type
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:2-way
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:3-way
Number of speakers
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:2
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:3
Woofer diameter
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:13.3 cm
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:16.5 cm
Tweeter diameter
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:5.08 cm
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:5.1 cm
Display type
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:VFD
- FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:FTD

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Comparison of FWD397/98, FWM593/55
93 specifications	A Philips FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD397/98 View product	B Philips FWM593 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWM593/55 View product
Design2 differ
Type	Home audio mini system	Home audio mini system
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, Blue, 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 discs	3 discs	3 discs
CD changerKnown for one	Yes	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	Carousel disc loader
Multimedia5 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	240 W	600 W
Speaker typeDiffers	2-way	3-way
Number of speakersDiffers	2	3
Woofer diameterDiffers	13.3 cm	16.5 cm
Tweeter diameterDiffers	5.08 cm	5.1 cm
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Karaoke	Yes	Yes
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7800 W
Subwoofer includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bass boost technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto scan	Auto store, Easy set (plug & play
Tuner typeKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	VFD	FTD
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX 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
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple dockingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance3 differ
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, SVCD, VCD	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
Record playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle	Program, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playback	Yes	Yes
Hi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Weight & dimensions9 differ
Width	265 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	363 mm	382 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	345 mm
Package widthDiffers	620 mm	1270 mm
Package depthDiffers	470 mm	345 mm
Package heightDiffers	375 mm	500 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.9 kg	28.8 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	20.7 cm	27.5 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	43 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	27.3 cm	22.5 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite	Audio (3.5mm)
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD region codeKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Traditional Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Thai	Unknown — not stated by the source
AV outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Main speakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 6.5" woofer, 2" tweeter, 3 way, Bass Reflex Speaker System
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MAX Sound, Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, Incredible Surround, Digital Sound Control 4 modes, Virtual Ambience Control
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27.4 cm
Guarantee bookletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB direct modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Delete, Fast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
USB recording modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Instant record, Programmed tracks, Schedule radio program, Single disc, Single track
USB recording sourcesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, Tuner, Microphone in, Aux Tuner/R
Technical detailsidentical
USB hostKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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