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Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWM996 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 23identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Type
    • Home audio mini system
    • Home audio micro system
  • Product colour
    • Black, Red, Silver
    • Black, Silver
  • Disc loading type
    • Carousel disc loader
    • Front
  • RMS rated power
    • 800 W
    • 10 W
  • Number of speakers
    • 4
    • 2
  • Display type
    • VFD
    • LCD
  • Apple docking
    • No
    • Yes
  • Package width
    • 1135 mm
    • 350 mm

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Philips

FWM996 MP3 Mini Hi-Fi System

Model FWM996/78

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B

Philips

MCM239D MP3/WMA Micro Hi-Fi System

Model MCM239D

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Design3 differ
TypeDiffersHome audio mini systemHome audio micro system
Product colourDiffersBlack, Red, SilverBlack, Silver
Optical disc playerYesYes
Cassette deckNoNo
Number of optical discsKnown for one3 discs
Disc loading typeDiffersCarousel disc loaderFront
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers800 W10 W
Number of speakersDiffers42
Woofer diameterKnown for one16.5 cm
Tweeter diameterKnown for one5.1 cm
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneActive subwoofer
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one20.3 cm (8")
Number of subwoofersKnown for one1
Bass reflexYesYes
KaraokeKnown for oneYes
ImpedanceKnown for one4 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one65 dB
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one400 W
Frequency rangeKnown for one100 - 18000 Hz
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsFM, MWFM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffersAuto scan, Auto tuning, Easy set (plug & playAuto store
Preset stations quantity4040
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeKnown for one531 - 1602 kHz
Preset stationsKnown for oneYes
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffersVFDLCD
Backlight colourKnown for oneBlue
ID3 Tag displayKnown for oneYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple dockingDiffersNoYes
USB portYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
AUX inKnown for oneYes
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Hi-FiYesYes
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
Playback modesDiffersFast Backward, Fast forward, Program, Repeat, ShuffleProgram, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYes
Channels quantityKnown for one40 channels
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionKnown for oneYes
Sleep timerYesYes
Programmable tracksKnown for one20
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 W
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one265 x 382 x 345 mm
Package widthDiffers1135 mm350 mm
Package depthDiffers496 mm305 mm
Package heightDiffers496 mm310 mm
Package weightDiffers37.5 kg5.9 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers27.5 cm11.8 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers43 cm25 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers22.5 cm15.8 cm
WidthKnown for one211 mm
DepthKnown for one160 mm
HeightKnown for one250 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
FM antennaYesYes
ManualYesYes
Microphone includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes
Accessories includedKnown for oneIncluded accessories: Stand, FM/MW Antenna, Guarantee booklet, Quick Use Guide, AC/DC Adaptor: Switching power supply, Docking Station: iPod wired dock, Remote control: 24-key with Lithium batteries, User Manual: English
Warranty cardKnown for oneYes
Other features2 differ
Clock functionYesYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Recording mediaKnown for oneUSB device
Sound enhancement technologyDiffersMAX sound, Dynamic Bass Boost 3 steps, incredible surround, digital sound control 4 modes, virtual ambience controlDigital Sound Control 4 modes, Dynamic Bass Boost
Subwoofer depthKnown for one37.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one43 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one27.4 cm
Surround speaker depthKnown for one17.1 cm
Surround speaker heightKnown for one34.5 cm
Surround speaker widthKnown for one14.2 cm
AlarmsYesYes
USB direct modesDiffersFast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Repeat, Shuffle, StopFast forward, Fast Backward, Play/Pause, Previous/Next, Program Play, Repeat, Shuffle, Stop
USB recording modesKnown for oneinstant record, single track, single disc, programmed tracks, schedule radio program
USB recording sourcesKnown for oneCD, tuner, AUX, microphone in
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneiPod, iPod Classic 1, iPod Classic 2, iPod Classic 3, iPod Classic 4, iPod Classic 5, iPod Mini 1, iPod Mini 2, iPod Nano 1, iPod Nano 2, iPod Nano 3, iPod Nano 4, iPod Nano 5
Auto digital tuningKnown for oneYes
Main speakerKnown for oneBass Reflex Speaker System, 4" woofer
Set widthKnown for one21.1 cm
Technical detailsidentical
StandKnown for oneYes

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