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Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWM986 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MCB279/05

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 20identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Home audio mini system
    • Home audio micro system
  • RMS rated power
    • 1200 W
    • 60 W
  • Number of speakers
    • 6
    • 2
  • Woofer diameter
    • 16.5 cm
    • 10.2 cm
  • Tweeter diameter
    • 5.08 cm
    • 5.1 cm
  • Supported radio bands
    • FM, MW
    • DAB, FM
  • Tuner enhancements
    • Auto store, Auto tuning
    • Auto store
  • Preset stations quantity
    • 40
    • 20

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87 specifications
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Philips

FWM986 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System

Model FWM986/55

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Philips

Micro Hi-Fi System MCB279/05

Model MCB279/05

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Design1 differ
TypeDiffersHome audio mini systemHome audio micro system
Product colourBlack, SilverBlack, Silver
Optical disc playerYesYes
Cassette deckNoNo
Number of optical discsKnown for one3 discs
Disc loading typeKnown for oneCarousel disc loader
Multimedia4 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers1200 W60 W
Speaker typeKnown for one3-way
Number of speakersDiffers62
Woofer diameterDiffers16.5 cm10.2 cm
Tweeter diameterDiffers5.08 cm5.1 cm
Subwoofer includedKnown for oneYes
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one25.4 cm (10")
Bass reflexYesYes
KaraokeKnown for oneYes
Radio3 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffersFM, MWDAB, FM
Tuner enhancementsDiffersAuto store, Auto tuningAuto store
Tuner typeKnown for oneDigital
Preset stations quantityDiffers4020
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYes
RDS featuresKnown for onePI, PTY, RT
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffersFTDLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
ID3 Tag displayKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Apple dockingKnown for oneNo
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
MP3 playbackYesYes
Card reader integratedNoNo
Disc types supportedCD, CD-R, CD-RWCD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsCD audioCD audio
Audio formats supportedMP3, WMAMP3, WMA
Record playbackKnown for oneYes
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, ShuffleProgram, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for oneUSB
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Hi-FiKnown for oneYes
Channels quantityKnown for one20 channels
Ergonomics1 differ
Alarm functionKnown for oneYes
Integrated clockKnown for oneYes
Sleep timerYesYes
Programmable tracksDiffers4020
Remotely operatedKnown for oneYes
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers269 mm211 mm
DepthDiffers412 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers311 mm250 mm
Front speaker widthKnown for one23.5 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one35.7 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one31.1 cm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one140 x 250 x 311 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one303 x 455 x 357 mm
Package weightDiffers51.5 kg6.8 kg
Package widthKnown for one378 mm
Package depthKnown for one330 mm
Package heightKnown for one310 mm
Main speaker depthKnown for one18.5 cm
Main speaker heightKnown for one25 cm
Main speaker widthKnown for one15.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
FM antennaYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Microphone includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Accessories includedKnown for oneIncluded accessories: Guarantee booklet, AC Power Cord, Quick Use Guide, Remote control: 40-key with battery, AC/DC Adapter: Switching power supply
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supported
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Clock functionKnown for oneYes
DAB antennaKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
AlarmsKnown for oneYes
DABKnown for oneBand III, Info display, Menu, Smart Scan
Eco power standbyKnown for one1 W
Set widthKnown for one21.1 cm
USB direct modesKnown for oneFast forward, Fast reverse, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
USB recording modesKnown for oneInstant record, Programmed tracks, Single disc, Single track

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