Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25 vs Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25

43specifications compared
20differ
23identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Cassette deck
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:Yes
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:No
Disc loading type
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:Front
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:Tray
RMS rated power
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:80 W
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:200 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:10.2 cm (4")
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:13.3 cm (5.25")
RDS features
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:PI, PTY, RT
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:CT, PS, PTY, RT
Display type
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:LCD
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:FTD
USB port
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:No
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:Yes
Programmable tracks
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25:40
- Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25:99

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Comparison of MC-320/25, MC-500/25
63 specifications	A Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MC-320/25 Model MC-320/25 View product	B Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MC-500/25 Model MC-500/25 View product
Design2 differ
Type	Home audio micro system	Home audio micro system
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	Yes	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 discs
Disc loading typeDiffers	Front	Tray
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Full Logical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	80 W	200 W
Speaker type	2-way	2-way
Number of speakers	2	2
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 mm
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	10.2 cm (4")	13.3 cm (5.25")
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	800 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes	Yes
RDS featuresDiffers	PI, PTY, RT	CT, PS, PTY, RT
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store	Auto store, Easy set (plug & play)
Preset stations quantity	40	40
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	LCD	FTD
Storageidentical
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.015 GB
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Apple docking	No	No
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
Hi-Fi	Yes	Yes
MP3 playback	No	No
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback modesDiffers	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle	Program, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
Ergonomics1 differ
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksDiffers	40	99
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Package widthDiffers	414 mm	534 mm
Package depthDiffers	539 mm	410 mm
Package heightDiffers	303 mm	374 mm
Package weightDiffers	10.2 kg	11 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	24.4 cm	24.1 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	22.5 cm	26.8 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	16.6 cm	18 cm
WidthKnown for one	166 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	274 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	225 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
TweeterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features3 differ
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
MW antenna portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Main speakerDiffers	2-way, Bass Reflex Speaker System, 4" woofer, Speaker grilles detachable	2 way, Bass reflex speaker system, 5.25" woofer, 2" tweeter, Speaker grilles detachabl
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyDiffers	Incredible Surround, Digital Sound Control 4 modes, Dynamic Bass Boost	MAX Sound, Digital sound control 4 modes, Virtual environment control
USB PC Link driverKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Alarms	Yes	Yes
Eco power standbyDiffers	1 W	0.6 W
Tape recording enhancementKnown for one	Automatic Recording Level, CD Synchro-Start Recording, Timer for recording from tuner	Unknown — not stated by the source

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