Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System

52specifications compared
25differ
27identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Cassette deck
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:No
RMS rated power
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:300 W
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:60 W
Number of speakers
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:3
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:2
Woofer diameter
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:13.3 cm
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:10.2 cm
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:4200 W
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:1200 W
Display type
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:VFD
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:LCD
Width
- FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System:265 mm
- MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System:211 mm

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Comparison of FWD398/98, MCM279/55
101 specifications	A Philips FWD398 DVD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWD398/98 View product	B Philips MCM279 USB Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM279/55 View product
Design2 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
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
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front
Multimedia4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	300 W	60 W
Number of speakersDiffers	3	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	13.3 cm	10.2 cm
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Differs	4200 W	1200 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
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Ω
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	100 - 18000 Hz
Radio1 differ
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto scan, Auto tuning, Easy set (plug & play	Auto store
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	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance3 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 onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	211 mm
DepthDiffers	365 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	250 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	378 mm
Package depthDiffers	486 mm	310 mm
Package heightDiffers	613 mm	330 mm
Package weightDiffers	20 kg	5.8 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	21.5 cm	18.5 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	25 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	20.7 cm	15.8 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
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Included 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
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features4 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
Recording mediaDiffers	Tape	USB device
Sound enhancement technologyDiffers	MAX sound, Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, virtual ambience control, digital sound control, Dolby Digital	Digital Sound Control 4 modes, Dynamic Bass Boost
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
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	21.1 cm
USB direct modesDiffers	Fast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat	Fast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Main speakerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 way, Bass Reflex Speaker System, 2" tweeter, 4" woofer
USB recording modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Instant record, Programmed tracks, Single disc, Single track
Technical detailsidentical
StandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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