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Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD988 vs Philips MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels

24specifications compared
10differ
14identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Disc types supported
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:CD, DVD
RMS rated power
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:400 W
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:100 W
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:430 x 292 x 265 mm
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:250 x 313 x 160 mm
Package weight
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:20 kg
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:15 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:496 x 366 x 1072 mm
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:615 x 225 x 515 mm
Centre speaker driver diameter
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:5.08 cm (2")
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:8.89 cm (3.5")
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:430 x 141 x 225 mm
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:232 x 275 x 85 mm
Display
- DVD Micro Theatre MCD988:VFD
- MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels:LCD

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Comparison of DVD Micro Theatre MCD988, MCD179/12
39 specifications	A Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD988 View product	B Philips MCD179/12 home cinema system 2.1 channels Model MCD179/12 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW	CD, DVD
Number of optical discsKnown for one	2 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	400 W	100 W
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	20.3 cm (8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
I/O portsDiffers	1 x Digital audio coaxial out 1 x AV out	1x Digital audio coaxial out, 1x Audio (L/R) out
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
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)Differs	430 x 292 x 265 mm	250 x 313 x 160 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers	20 kg	15 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	496 x 366 x 1072 mm	615 x 225 x 515 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Composite
Other features4 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 diameterDiffers	5.08 cm (2")	8.89 cm (3.5")
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	430 x 141 x 225 mm	232 x 275 x 85 mm
DisplayDiffers	VFD	LCD
Power requirementsDiffers	220-240 V, 50 Hz	AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Satellite speaker driver diameterKnown for one	10.2 cm (4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Surround speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for one	198 x 163 x 649 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source

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