Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System vs Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05

33specifications compared
14differ
19identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:Black, Silver
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:Red
Cassette deck technology
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:Mechanical
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:Logic
RMS rated power
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:8 W
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:2 W
USB port
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:Yes
Playback modes
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:Repeat, Shuffle
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:Repeat, Repeat all, Shuffle
Power source
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:AC
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:AC/Battery
Width
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:146 mm
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:175 mm
Depth
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:216 mm
- Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05:305 mm

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Comparison of MCM196/55, MCM720/05
72 specifications	A Philips MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM196/55 View product	B Philips Micro Hi-Fi System MCM720/05 Model MCM720/05 View product
Design2 differ
TypeKnown for one	Home audio micro system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Red
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck	Yes	Yes
Cassette deck technologyDiffers	Mechanical	Logic
Number of decks	1 deck(s)	1 deck(s)
Number of optical discs	1 discs	1 discs
Disc loading type	Top	Top
CD changerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	2 W
Number of speakers	2	2
Woofer diameterKnown for one	8.89 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Speaker typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2-way
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bands	FM, MW	FM, MW
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store, Auto tuning, Auto store	Auto store
Tuner typeKnown for one	Digital	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display typeKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Performance1 differ
MP3 playback	Yes	Yes
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formats	CD audio	CD audio
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA	MP3, WMA
Record playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesDiffers	Repeat, Shuffle	Repeat, Repeat all, Shuffle
Recording on	Magnetic tape	Magnetic tape
Channels quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 channels
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ergonomicsidentical
Alarm functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated clockKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Programmable tracks	20	20
Remotely operatedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotary
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	AC/Battery
Input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for one	100-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions7 differ
WidthDiffers	146 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	305 mm
HeightDiffers	228 mm	252 mm
Front speaker widthKnown for one	14.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker depthKnown for one	16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker heightKnown for one	22.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers	380 mm	528 mm
Package depthDiffers	350 mm	400 mm
Package heightDiffers	275 mm	351 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.2 kg	10.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	528 x 400 x 351 mm
Main speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.4 cm
Main speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.2 cm
Main speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
AntennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	528 x 400 x 351 mm
Playback disc typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
RechargeableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Set widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.5 cm

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