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Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 23identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Home audio mini system
    • Home audio micro system
  • Cassette deck
    • Yes
    • No
  • RMS rated power
    • 240 W
    • 60 W
  • Woofer diameter
    • 13.3 cm
    • 10.2 cm
  • Tweeter diameter
    • 5.08 cm
    • 5.1 cm
  • Tuner enhancements
    • Auto scan
    • Auto store
  • Display type
    • VFD
    • LCD
  • Width
    • 265 mm
    • 211 mm

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98 specifications
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Philips

FWD397 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System

Model FWD397/98

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Philips

MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System

Model MCM279/55

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Design2 differ
TypeDiffersHome audio mini systemHome audio micro system
Cassette deckDiffersYesNo
Disc loading typeKnown for oneFront
Cassette deck technologyKnown for oneMechanical
Number of decksKnown for one1 deck(s)
Number of optical discsKnown for one3 discs
CD changerKnown for oneYes
Multimedia3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers240 W60 W
Woofer diameterDiffers13.3 cm10.2 cm
Tweeter diameterDiffers5.08 cm5.1 cm
ImpedanceKnown for one6 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dB
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one1200 W
Frequency rangeKnown for one100 - 18000 Hz
KaraokeKnown for oneYes
Radio1 differ
Tuner enhancementsDiffersAuto scanAuto store
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeKnown for one531 - 1602 kHz
Preset stationsKnown for oneYes
Tuner typeKnown for oneDigital
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffersVFDLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
ID3 Tag displayKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Apple dockingKnown for oneNo
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mm
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one1
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Composite video outKnown for one1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one1
Performance3 differ
Hi-FiKnown for oneYes
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
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, ShuffleProgram, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG
Video formats supportedKnown for oneDIVX
Record playbackKnown for oneYes
Recording onKnown for oneMagnetic tape
Ergonomicsidentical
Programmable tracksKnown for one20
EqualizerKnown for oneYes
Alarm functionKnown for oneYes
Integrated clockKnown for oneYes
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers265 mm211 mm
DepthDiffers363 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers310 mm250 mm
Package widthDiffers620 mm378 mm
Package depthDiffers470 mm310 mm
Package heightDiffers375 mm330 mm
Package weightDiffers13.9 kg5.8 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers20.7 cm18.5 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers31 cm25 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers27.3 cm15.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Accessories includedKnown for oneIncluded accessories: AC Power Cord, FM/MW Antenna, Stand, World Wide Warranty leaflet, Remote control: 40-key with Lithium batteries, AC/DC Adaptor: Switching power supply, Quick start guide: Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, User Manual: Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, Composite
Technical detailsidentical
StandKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
Main speakerKnown for one2 way, Bass Reflex Speaker System, 2" tweeter, 4" woofer
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Recording mediaKnown for oneUSB device
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneDigital Sound Control 4 modes, Dynamic Bass Boost
AlarmsKnown for oneYes
Set widthKnown for one21.1 cm
USB direct modesKnown for oneFast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
USB recording modesKnown for oneInstant record, Programmed tracks, Single disc, Single track
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
AV outputKnown for oneYes

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