Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System

38specifications compared
17differ
21identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Product colour
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Black, Red, Silver
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:White
Number of optical discs
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:3 discs
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:1 discs
Disc loading type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Carousel disc loader
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:Top
RMS rated power
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:200 W
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:4 W
Speaker type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:2-way
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:1-way
Woofer diameter
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:10.2 cm
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:8.89 cm
Karaoke
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System:No

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Comparison of FWM396/78, MCM138D/98
68 specifications	A Philips FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWM396/78 View product	B Philips MCM138D Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM138D/98 View product
Design4 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red, Silver	White
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	No	No
Number of optical discsDiffers	3 discs	1 discs
Disc loading typeDiffers	Carousel disc loader	Top
Multimedia4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	200 W	4 W
Speaker typeDiffers	2-way	1-way
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	10.2 cm	8.89 cm
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	5.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Bass boost technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
Radioidentical
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Auto store, Easy set (plug & play	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB port	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formats	CD audio	CD audio
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Playback modesDiffers	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksKnown for one	40	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
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	110-240 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	150 mm
DepthDiffers	403 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	153 mm
Package widthDiffers	568 mm	302 mm
Package depthDiffers	490 mm	202 mm
Package heightDiffers	374 mm	531 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.5 kg	5.27 kg
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cradle and adaptors for GoGear and iPod
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Speaker widthKnown for one	20.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker depthKnown for one	21.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker heightKnown for one	30.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	MAX Sound, Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, Digital Sound Control 4 modes	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
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPod

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