Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System

37specifications compared
16differ
21identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Disc loading type
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Carousel disc loader
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:Front
RMS rated power
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:200 W
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:10 W
Karaoke
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Programmable tracks
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:40
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:20
Width
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:265 mm
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:211 mm
Depth
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:403 mm
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:160 mm
Height
- FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System:310 mm
- MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System:250 mm

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Comparison of FWM396/78, MCM238/12
71 specifications	A Philips FWM396 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWM396/78 View product	B Philips MCM238 MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM238/12 View product
Design2 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Red, Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	No	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	3 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeDiffers	Carousel disc loader	Front
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	200 W	10 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterKnown for one	10.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Performanceidentical
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formats	CD audio	CD audio
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Playback modesKnown for one	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantity	40 channels	40 channels
Ergonomics1 differ
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksDiffers	40	20
Poweridentical
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage	100-240 V	100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	211 mm
DepthDiffers	403 mm	160 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	250 mm
Package widthDiffers	568 mm	350 mm
Package depthDiffers	490 mm	284 mm
Package heightDiffers	374 mm	310 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.5 kg	5.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 x 284 x 310 mm
Main speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.8 cm
Main speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 cm
Main speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features3 differ
Speaker widthDiffers	20.7 cm	15.8 cm
Speaker depthDiffers	21.4 cm	11.8 cm
Speaker heightDiffers	30.9 cm	25 cm
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
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	Not supported
Video recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Set widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.1 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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