Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System

35specifications compared
18differ
17identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Cassette deck
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Disc loading type
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:Tray
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:Front
RMS rated power
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:120 W
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:10 W
Woofer diameter
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:10.2 cm
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:7.62 cm
USB port
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:No
MP3 playback
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Disc types supported
- FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System:CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System:CD, CD-ROM, CD-RW

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Comparison of FWM185/77, MC235B/37
75 specifications	A Philips FWM185 Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWM185/77 View product	B Philips MC235B Micro Hi-Fi System Model MC235B/37 View product
Design3 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
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 discs	1 discs	1 discs
Disc loading typeDiffers	Tray	Front
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	120 W	10 W
Speaker type	2-way	2-way
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	10.2 cm	7.62 cm
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	5.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	62 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	63 - 16000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Radioidentical
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
MW band rangeKnown for one	531 - 1602 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto scan, Auto tuning
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance3 differ
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playbackDiffers	Yes	No
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	CD, CD-ROM, CD-RW
Playback disc formats	CD audio	CD audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3, WMA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	60 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	120 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	220 mm	250 mm
DepthDiffers	272 mm	96 mm
HeightDiffers	292 mm	245 mm
Package widthDiffers	525 mm	330 mm
Package depthDiffers	410 mm	300 mm
Package heightDiffers	413 mm	313 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.8 kg	5.3 kg
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.6 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Included accessories: Remote Control, Guarantee booklet, Quick Use Guide, User Manual: Spanish	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
ColorationKnown for one	Monochromatic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cassette playback modesKnown for one	Auto stop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording mediaKnown for one	Tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct modesKnown for one	Fast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Stop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported

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