Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System

48specifications compared
24differ
24identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Type
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:Home audio mini system
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:Home audio micro system
Cassette deck
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:Yes
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
Number of optical discs
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:1 discs
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:4 discs
RMS rated power
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:50 W
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:30 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:65 dB
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:62 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:5%
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:3%
Supported radio bands
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:FM, MW
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:AM, FM
FM band range
- FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System:87.5 - 108.5 MHz
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:87.5 - 108 MHz

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Comparison of FWV182, MCM298/37
80 specifications	A Philips FWV182 VCD Mini Hi-Fi System Model FWV182 View product	B Philips MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM298/37 View product
Design3 differ
TypeDiffers	Home audio mini system	Home audio micro system
Cassette deckDiffers	Yes	No
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Mechanical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of decksKnown for one	1 deck(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsDiffers	1 discs	4 discs
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front
Multimedia3 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	50 W	30 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	65 dB	62 dB
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	1000 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	5%	3%
Frequency rangeKnown for one	125 - 16000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
KaraokeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 cm
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Radio3 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	AM, FM
FM band rangeDiffers	87.5 - 108.5 MHz	87.5 - 108 MHz
MW band rangeDiffers	515 - 1650 kHz	530 - 1700 kHz
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto store
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Displayidentical
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Blue
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD	CD audio
Playback modesDiffers	Program, Repeat, Shuffle	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
Power2 differ
Input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	60 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	120 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	265 mm	450 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	115 mm
HeightDiffers	310 mm	335 mm
Package widthDiffers	567 mm	512 mm
Package depthDiffers	460 mm	312 mm
Package heightDiffers	413 mm	420 mm
Package weightDiffers	13.5 kg	10.5 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	19 cm	8.9 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	31 cm	29.7 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	20.7 cm	17.1 cm
Packaging content1 differ
AM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Accessories includedDiffers	Included accessories: AM antenna, Video Cable, Remote control: 42-key, User Manual: English, Simplified Chinese, Guarantee booklet: Global version	Included Accessories: Wall mounting bracket, Guarantee booklet, Remote control: 47-key with battery, Quick start guide: Eng, Spa, User Manual: Eng, Spa, Warranty Card: Philips (USA) Product Registration Card
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
ColorationKnown for one	Monochromatic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cassette playback modesKnown for one	Auto stop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speakerKnown for one	4" woofer, Full range, Bass Reflex Speaker System	Unknown — not stated by the source
Guarantee bookletKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Eco power standbyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W

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