Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater vs Philips MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater

54specifications compared
23differ
31identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Cassette deck
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:Yes
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:No
RMS rated power
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:30 W
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:400 W
Supported radio bands
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:FM, MW
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:FM
Preset stations quantity
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:40
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:20
Display type
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:LCD
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:VFD
Channels quantity
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:40 channels
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:20 channels
Input frequency
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:50 Hz
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage
- MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater:230 V
- MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater:110-240 V

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Comparison of MCD297/58, MCD988/98
79 specifications	A Philips MCD297 DivX DVD Micro Theater Model MCD297/58 View product	B Philips MCD988 HDMI 1080i DVD Micro Theater Model MCD988/98 View product
Design1 differ
Type	Home audio micro system	Home audio micro system
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	Yes	No
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 discs
Motorized disc loader	Yes	Yes
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
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	30 W	400 W
Number of speakers	2	2
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Number of subwoofersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio amplifierKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Karaoke	No	No
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes	Yes
Tuner enhancements	Auto store	Auto store
Tuner type	Digital	Digital
Preset stations quantityDiffers	40	20
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	LCD	VFD
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Digital audio coaxial out	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
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	40 channels	20 channels
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recording onKnown for one	Magnetic tape	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracks	20	20
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	230 V	110-240 V
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	152 mm	430 mm
DepthDiffers	273 mm	141 mm
HeightDiffers	228 mm	225 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	442 x 275 x 345 mm	496 x 366 x 1072 mm
Package widthDiffers	442 mm	496 mm
Package depthDiffers	275 mm	366 mm
Package heightDiffers	345 mm	1072 mm
Package weightDiffers	7.75 kg	20 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	Composite	AV
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features6 differ
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12-bit/108MHz
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
DVD region codeDiffers	5	3
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
Speaker widthDiffers	14 cm	19.8 cm
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Dutch, Russian	Traditional Chinese, English
Speaker depthDiffers	21.2 cm	16.3 cm
Speaker heightDiffers	22.8 cm	64.9 cm
AV outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto digital tuning	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.2 cm
Subwoofer heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.5 cm
Subwoofer widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43 cm
Set widthDiffers	15.2 cm	43 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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