Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater vs Philips MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System

47specifications compared
23differ
24identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Disc loading type
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:Tray
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:Front
RMS rated power
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:100 W
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:30 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:60 dB
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:62 dB
Supported radio bands
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:FM, MW
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:AM, FM
Display type
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:VFD
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:LCD
Disc types supported
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Audio formats supported
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:MP3, WMA
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:MP3
Programmable tracks
- MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater:20
- MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System:40

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Comparison of MCD706, MCM298/37
79 specifications	A Philips MCD706 DivX DVD Micro Theater Model MCD706 View product	B Philips MCM298 MP3 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM298/37 View product
Design1 differ
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 discs
Disc loading typeDiffers	Tray	Front
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	100 W	30 W
Tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 cm
ImpedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	60 dB	62 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3%
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	1800 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	100 - 20000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Active subwoofer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	AM, FM
Tuner enhancementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Auto store
MW band rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	530 - 1700 kHz
Display1 differ
Display typeDiffers	VFD	LCD
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Hi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, DVD-Video, Picture CD, SVCD	CD audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	MP3
Playback modesDiffers	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle, Zoom	Program, Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
Video formats supportedKnown for one	DIVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
Programmable tracksDiffers	20	40
Power2 differ
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
Input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	60 Hz
Input voltageDiffers	220 V	120 V
Weight & dimensions10 differ
WidthDiffers	240 mm	450 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	115 mm
HeightDiffers	160 mm	335 mm
Package widthDiffers	496 mm	512 mm
Package depthDiffers	377 mm	312 mm
Package heightDiffers	310 mm	420 mm
Package weightDiffers	12.5 kg	10.5 kg
Main speaker depthDiffers	21.5 cm	8.9 cm
Main speaker heightDiffers	23 cm	29.7 cm
Main speaker widthDiffers	14.5 cm	17.1 cm
Packaging content1 differ
Accessories includedDiffers	Included accessories: Composite video cable (Y), Control cable, FM/MW Antenna, Remote control: 49-key with 2xAAA batteries, User Manual: English, Simplified Chinese, Quick start guide: Eng/Simplified Chinese	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
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Composite	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Eco power standbyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
DVD region codeKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Simplified Chinese, English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video output - analogKnown for one	Component Y Pb Pr (cinch), Composite CVBS (yellow cinch), S-Video (on Hosiden)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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