Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05 vs Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05

46specifications compared
19differ
27identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:Home audio mini system
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:Home audio micro system
Product colour
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:Black, Silver
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:Black
RMS rated power
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:150 W
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:10 W
Display type
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:FTD
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:LCD
USB port
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:No
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:Yes
Programmable tracks
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:16
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:40
Width
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:177 mm
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:194 mm
Depth
- DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05:341 mm
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05:90 mm

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Comparison of FWD831/05, MCM277/05
75 specifications	A Philips DVD Mini Hi-Fi System FWD831/05 Model FWD831/05 View product	B Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MCM277/05 Model MCM277/05 View product
Design2 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	No	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motorized disc loader	Yes	Yes
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	150 W	10 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	3-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakers	2	2
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
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store, Easy set (plug & play	Auto store
Preset stations quantity	40	40
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
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	FTD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple docking	No	No
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Subwoofer outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Hi-Fi	Yes	Yes
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD video, Picture CD, SVCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Slow backward, Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Program, Repeat, Shuffle, Zoom	Program, Repeat all, Repeat folder, Repeat one, Shuffle
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomics1 differ
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracksDiffers	16	40
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input frequency	50 Hz	50 Hz
Input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	177 mm	194 mm
DepthDiffers	341 mm	90 mm
HeightDiffers	292 mm	269 mm
Package widthDiffers	568 mm	310 mm
Package depthDiffers	458 mm	238 mm
Package heightDiffers	423 mm	314 mm
Package weightDiffers	18.9 kg	5.5 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	28.5 cm	9 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	41 cm	26.9 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	16.5 cm	16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Component	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Included accessories: FM/MW Antenna, Screws for wall mounting x 2, World Wide Warranty leaflet, Remote control: 24-key with battery, User Manual: English, Quick start guide: English
Other featuresidentical
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
Clock function	Yes	Yes
Main speakerKnown for one	2 x 5.25" woofer, 2" tweeter, 3 way, Bass Reflex Speaker System	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Alarms	Yes	Yes
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Slideshow, Flip photos, Rotate, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Backward, Fast forward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop

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