Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System

56specifications compared
23differ
33identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Cassette deck
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:No
RMS rated power
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:300 W
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:600 W
Woofer diameter
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:13.3 cm
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:10.2 cm
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:4200 W
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:7800 W
Display type
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:VFD
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:FTD
Recording on
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Magnetic tape
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:USB
Depth
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:365 mm
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:395 mm
Package width
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:558 mm
- FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:1210 mm

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Comparison of FWD398/98, FWM583
102 specifications	A Philips FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD398/98 View product	B Philips FWM583 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWM583 View product
Design1 differ
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
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
Multimedia3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	600 W
Woofer diameterDiffers	13.3 cm	10.2 cm
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Differs	4200 W	7800 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass boost technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3-way
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.003%
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 15000 Hz
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
Radio1 differ
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto scan, Auto tuning, Easy set (plug & play	Auto store, Easy set (plug & play
FM band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	531 - 1602 kHz
Preset stationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	VFD	FTD
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance4 differ
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
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	Slow forward, Slow backward, Fast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, Shuffle, Zoom	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onDiffers	Magnetic tape	USB
Ergonomicsidentical
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Weight & dimensions8 differ
DepthDiffers	365 mm	395 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	200 x 387 x 310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	558 mm	1210 mm
Package depthDiffers	486 mm	529 mm
Package heightDiffers	613 mm	420 mm
Package weightDiffers	20 kg	30.2 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	21.5 cm	26.3 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	45.5 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	20.7 cm	23.5 cm
Main unit widthKnown for one	26.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit depthKnown for one	36.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main unit heightKnown for one	31 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Composite	Unknown — not stated by the source
AM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Remote control: 36-key with 2xAAA batteries, User Manual: Spanish, B-Portuguese, Quick start guide: Spanish, B-Portuguese, Guarantee booklet: Global version, Included accessories: FM/MW Antenna, Batteries for remote control, Flat pin adaptor
Other features5 differ
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX Ultra	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
Cassette playback modesKnown for one	Semi-auto stop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording mediaDiffers	Tape	USB device
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	MAX sound, Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, virtual ambience control, digital sound control, Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthDiffers	38.7 cm	36.3 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	31 cm	45.5 cm
Subwoofer widthDiffers	20 cm	30.3 cm
Picture enhancementKnown for one	flip photos, rotate, slideshow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set widthKnown for one	26.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct modesDiffers	Fast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat	Delete, Fast Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
ColorationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Monochromatic
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB recording modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Instant record, Programmed tracks, Schedule radio program, Single disc, Single track

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