Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System

39specifications compared
19differ
20identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Product colour
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Black, Red, Silver
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:Silver
Cassette deck
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:No
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:Yes
Number of optical discs
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:3 discs
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:1 discs
Disc loading type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Carousel disc loader
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:Top
RMS rated power
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:200 W
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:4 W
Woofer diameter
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:10.2 cm
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:7.62 cm
Bass reflex
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System:No

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Comparison of FWM396/78, MCM149/98
71 specifications	A Philips FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWM396/78 View product	B Philips MCM149 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM149/98 View product
Design5 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red, Silver	Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	No	Yes
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mechanical
Number of decksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 deck(s)
Number of optical discsDiffers	3 discs	1 discs
Disc loading typeDiffers	Carousel disc loader	Top
Multimedia4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	200 W	4 W
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	10.2 cm	7.62 cm
Bass reflexDiffers	Yes	No
KaraokeDiffers	Yes	No
Speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	5.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass boost technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store, Easy set (plug & play	Auto scan, Auto tuning
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Preset stations quantityDiffers	40	20
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
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
Record playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesDiffers	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Magnetic tape
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	40 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Programmable tracksKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	148 mm
DepthDiffers	403 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	233 mm
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.4 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.2 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 cm
Package widthDiffers	568 mm	370 mm
Package depthDiffers	490 mm	326 mm
Package heightDiffers	374 mm	270 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.5 kg	4.75 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
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

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