Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System vs Philips MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System

38specifications compared
16differ
22identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:Black
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:Silver
Cassette deck
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:Yes
RMS rated power
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:4 W
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:8 W
Woofer diameter
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:7.6 cm
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:8.89 cm
Supported radio bands
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:FM, MW
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:AM, FM
Tuner enhancements
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:Auto tuning
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:Auto store, Auto tuning
Preset stations quantity
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:20
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:40
Input frequency
- MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System:50 - 60 Hz
- MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System:60 Hz

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Comparison of MCM148/55, MCM196D/37
79 specifications	A Philips MCM148 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM148/55 View product	B Philips MCM196D Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM196D/37 View product
Design2 differ
Type	Home audio micro system	Home audio micro system
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	No	Yes
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)
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Disc loading type	Top	Top
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	4 W	8 W
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-way
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterDiffers	7.6 cm	8.89 cm
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ImpedanceKnown for one	8 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for one	60 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Peak Music Power Output (PMPO)Known for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	5%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	125 - 16000 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio3 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	AM, FM
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto tuning	Auto store, Auto tuning
Tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Preset stations quantityDiffers	20	40
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
MW band rangeKnown for one	530 - 1700 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight colourKnown for one	Blue	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Apple dockingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integrated	No	No
Disc types supported	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Playback disc formats	CD audio	CD audio
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Record playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Playback modesDiffers	Program, Repeat, Shuffle	Repeat, Repeat all, Repeat one, Shuffle
Recording onKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Magnetic tape
Hi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	20 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Programmable tracksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	60 Hz
Input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WidthDiffers	148 mm	146 mm
Depth	216 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	233 mm	228 mm
Front speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.6 cm
Front speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 cm
Front speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22.8 cm
Package widthDiffers	370 mm	380 mm
Package depthDiffers	326 mm	350 mm
Package heightDiffers	270 mm	275 mm
Package weightDiffers	4.5 kg	5.6 kg
Main speaker depthKnown for one	15.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker heightKnown for one	23 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Main speaker widthKnown for one	13.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
AM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Accessories includedDiffers	Remote control, Others: FM/MW antenna, Quick start guide, User Manual, User Manual: B-Portuguese, English, Spanish, Warranty: World Wide Guarantee booklet	Cradle and adaptors for GoGear and iPod
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	iPod
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Clock functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set widthKnown for one	14.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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