Product comparison · 2 home audio systems

Philips MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System vs Philips Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station

32specifications compared
14differ
18identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Cassette deck
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:Yes
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:No
RMS rated power
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:8 W
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:100 W
Bass reflex
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:Yes
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:No
Supported radio bands
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:FM, MW
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:FM
Wi-Fi
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:No
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:Yes
Audio formats supported
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:MP3, WMA
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:MP3, PCM, WMA
Recording on
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:Magnetic tape
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:HDD
Programmable tracks
- MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System:20
- Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station:99

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Comparison of MCM196/55, WACS700/37
73 specifications	A Philips MCM196 Micro Hi-Fi System Model MCM196/55 View product	B Philips Streamium WACS700 Wireless Music Center&Station Model WACS700/37 View product
Design1 differ
TypeKnown for one	Home audio micro system	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Optical disc player	Yes	Yes
Cassette deckDiffers	Yes	No
Cassette deck technologyKnown for one	Mechanical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of decks	1 deck(s)	1 deck(s)
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Top	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	8 W	100 W
Number of speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterKnown for one	8.89 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bass reflexDiffers	Yes	No
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
KaraokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Radio2 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffers	FM, MW	FM
Tuner enhancementsDiffers	Auto store, Auto tuning, Auto store	Auto store, Auto tuning
Tuner type	Digital	Digital
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Displayidentical
Display type	LCD	LCD
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Backlight colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Line-out	Yes	Yes
AUX in	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance3 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 supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	MP3, PCM, WMA
Record playback	Yes	Yes
Playback modesDiffers	Repeat, Shuffle	Fast Backward, Fast forward, Next, Previous, Repeat, Shuffle
Recording onDiffers	Magnetic tape	HDD
Ergonomics1 differ
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 tracksDiffers	20	99
Remotely operated	Yes	Yes
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Equalizer modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Classic, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Techno
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthKnown for one	146 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	216 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	228 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	674 mm
Package depthDiffers	350 mm	381 mm
Package heightDiffers	275 mm	376 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.2 kg	14 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UTP
Other featuresidentical
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 x 96 pixels
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 - 320 Kbit/s
WMA bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 - 128 Kbit/s
Storageidentical
Storage media typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 GB

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.