Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05

48specifications compared
26differ
22identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:Home audio micro system
Product colour
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Black, Silver
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:Black
Cassette deck
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:No
RMS rated power
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:240 W
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:100 W
Woofer diameter
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:13.3 cm
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:10.2 cm
Supported radio bands
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:FM, MW
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:DAB, FM
Tuner enhancements
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Auto scan
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:Auto store
Preset stations quantity
- FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:40
- DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05:20

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Comparison of FWD397/98, MCDB710/05
90 specifications	A Philips FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD397/98 View product	B Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCDB710/05 Model MCDB710/05 View product
Design3 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
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	3 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD changerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tray
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	240 W	100 W
Woofer diameterDiffers	13.3 cm	10.2 cm
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	5.08 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	20 - 20000 Hz
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Radio3 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	DAB, FM
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto scan	Auto store
Tuner typeKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityDiffers	40	20
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RDS featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CT, PI, PTY, RT
FM band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87.5 - 108 MHz
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	VFD	LCD
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	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
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
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Performance2 differ
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	CD audio, CD video, DVD-Video, Picture CD, SVCD
Record playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle	Fast forward, Fast reverse, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle, Slideshow, Zoom
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Power2 differ
Input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	248 mm
DepthDiffers	363 mm	307 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	110 mm
Package widthDiffers	620 mm	558 mm
Package depthDiffers	470 mm	314 mm
Package heightDiffers	375 mm	350 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.9 kg	10.5 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	20.7 cm	22 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	27 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	27.3 cm	17 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Composite	Composite
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Included accessories: Composite video cable (Y), DAB antenna, FM antenna, World Wide Warranty leaflet, User Manual: English, Danish/Norwegian, Quick start guide: English, Danish, Norwegian, Remote control: 47-key with battery
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD region codeDiffers	3	2
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Traditional Chinese, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Thai	German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
AV outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Clock functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DAB antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Main speakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way, 4" woofer, Bass Reflex Speaker System, Speaker grilles detachable, Piezo tweeter
Eco power standbyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
USB direct modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast forward, Fast reverse, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
Video output - analogKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Component Y Pb Pr (cinch), Composite CVBS (yellow cinch), S-Video (on Hosiden), SCART

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