Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG FB-163 home cinema system 2.0 channels vs Philips MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels

11specifications compared
4differ
7identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- FB-163 home cinema system 2.0 channels:2.0 channels
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:2.1 channels
RMS rated power
- FB-163 home cinema system 2.0 channels:160 W
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:100 W
Preset stations quantity
- FB-163 home cinema system 2.0 channels:50
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:20
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- FB-163 home cinema system 2.0 channels:430 x 260 x 295 mm
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:232 x 275 x 85 mm

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Comparison of FB-163, MCD179/12
37 specifications	A LG FB-163 home cinema system 2.0 channels Model FB-163 View product	B Philips MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model MCD179/12 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	DVD player	DVD player
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, DVD
Audio2 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	2.0 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	160 W	100 W
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)	Yes	Yes
Preset stations quantityDiffers	50	20
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timer	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Composite video out	1	1
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x Digital audio coaxial out, 1x Audio (L/R) out
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 x 180 x 160 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 x 313 x 160 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	615 x 225 x 515 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Composite
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
AntennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Digital
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.89 cm (3.5")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 260 x 295 mm	232 x 275 x 85 mm
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	15 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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