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Philips MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater vs Philips MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater

57specifications compared
21differ
36identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Cassette deck
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:No
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:Yes
Disc loading type
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:Top
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:Tray
RMS rated power
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:100 W
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:30 W
Supported radio bands
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:FM
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:FM, MW
Preset stations quantity
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:20
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:40
Channels quantity
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:20 channels
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:40 channels
Input frequency
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:50 - 60 Hz
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:50 Hz
Input voltage
- MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater:100-240 V
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:230 V

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Comparison of MCD179/58, MCD297/58
75 specifications	A Philips MCD179 DivX DVD Micro Theater Model MCD179/58 View product	B Philips MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater Model MCD297/58 View product
Design2 differ
Type	Home audio micro system	Home audio micro system
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	No	Yes
Disc loading typeDiffers	Top	Tray
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mechanical
Number of decksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 deck(s)
Motorized disc loaderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	30 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakers	2	2
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of subwoofersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Karaoke	No	No
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM	FM, MW
Tuner enhancements	Auto store	Auto store
Tuner type	Digital	Digital
Preset stations quantityDiffers	20	40
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Digital audio coaxial out	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Composite video out	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	CD audio, SVCD, VCD	CD audio, SVCD, VCD
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Image formats supported	JPG	JPG
Video formats supported	DIVX	DIVX
Channels quantityDiffers	20 channels	40 channels
Recording onKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Magnetic tape
Ergonomicsidentical
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracks	20	20
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	230 V
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	232 mm	152 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	273 mm
HeightDiffers	85 mm	228 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	615 x 225 x 515 mm	442 x 275 x 345 mm
Package widthDiffers	615 mm	442 mm
Package depthDiffers	225 mm	275 mm
Package heightDiffers	515 mm	345 mm
Package weightDiffers	15 kg	7.75 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	Composite	Composite
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features5 differ
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD region code	5	5
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Speaker widthDiffers	16 cm	14 cm
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	English, Russian	Dutch, Russian
Speaker depthDiffers	18 cm	21.2 cm
Speaker heightDiffers	25 cm	22.8 cm
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	31.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	25 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set widthDiffers	23.2 cm	15.2 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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