Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MC146/12 home audio system

13specifications compared
12differ
1identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Display type
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:VFD
- MC146/12 home audio system:LCD
Width
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:265 mm
- MC146/12 home audio system:148 mm
Depth
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:365 mm
- MC146/12 home audio system:216 mm
Height
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:310 mm
- MC146/12 home audio system:233 mm
Package width
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:558 mm
- MC146/12 home audio system:370 mm
Package depth
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:486 mm
- MC146/12 home audio system:326 mm
Package height
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:613 mm
- MC146/12 home audio system:270 mm
Package weight
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:20 kg
- MC146/12 home audio system:5.1 g

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Comparison of FWD398/98, MC146/12
85 specifications	A Philips FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD398/98 View product	B Philips MC146/12 home audio system Model MC146/12 View product
Designidentical
TypeKnown for one	Home audio mini system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc playerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cassette deckKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Top
Multimediaidentical
RMS rated powerKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	13.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	5.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	4200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass boost technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM, MW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto scan, Auto tuning, Easy set (plug & play	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	VFD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
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
Performanceidentical
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD audio, CD video, Picture CD, SVCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 modesKnown for one	Slow forward, Slow backward, Fast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, Shuffle, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 channels
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	148 mm
DepthDiffers	365 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	233 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	370 mm
Package depthDiffers	486 mm	326 mm
Package heightDiffers	613 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	20 kg	5.1 g
Main speaker depthDiffers	21.5 cm	15.2 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	23 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	20.7 cm	13.4 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
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Composite	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 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
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording mediaKnown for one	Tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 depthKnown for one	38.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	31 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	20 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
AlarmsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Set widthDiffers	26.5 cm	14.8 cm
USB direct modesKnown for one	Fast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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