Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JVC NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System vs Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD988

17specifications compared
10differ
7identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Disc types supported
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:BD-ROM
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW
Number of optical discs
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:1 discs
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:2 discs
Audio output channels
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:4.1 channels
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:420 W
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:400 W
Preset stations quantity
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:45
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:20
SCART ports quantity
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:2
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:1
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:361 x 303 x 300 mm
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:430 x 292 x 265 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System:460 x 79 x 360 mm
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:430 x 141 x 225 mm

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Comparison of NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System, DVD Micro Theatre MCD988
58 specifications	A JVC NX-BD3 Blu-ray Network Media System View product	B Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD988 View product
Optical drive2 differ
Disc types supportedDiffers	BD-ROM	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW
Number of optical discsDiffers	1 discs	2 discs
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	420 W	400 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Preset stations quantityDiffers	45	20
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	55 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for one	76 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	55 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	3 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for one	76 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	30 - 200 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	6 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer sensitivityKnown for one	75 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.3 cm (8")
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
SCART ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Composite video outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x Digital audio coaxial out 1 x AV out
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	30 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	0.7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	88 x 127 x 203 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	361 x 303 x 300 mm	430 x 292 x 265 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	11.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	DD+/Dolby TrueHD (DD Core only) / DTS-HD High Resolution/DTS-HD Master Audio (DTS Core only) / Multi-ch LPCM (Re-encoded Dolby Digital or Downmix 2ch)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	460 x 79 x 360 mm	430 x 141 x 225 mm
Media types supportedKnown for one	AVCHD, MP3, WMA, WAV (L.PCM), JPEG Digital Still, MPEG-2, DivX (ver.3/4/5/6/)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	AC 230V, 50Hz	220-240 V, 50 Hz
SpeakersKnown for one	5.5cm, Cone x 2, Anisotropic Diaphragm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Differs	88 x 203 x 127 mm	198 x 163 x 649 mm
Surround speaker weightKnown for one	1.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Set weightKnown for one	19.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.08 cm (2")
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VFD
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 cm (4")
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	496 x 366 x 1072 mm

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