Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater vs Philips MCD988/12 home cinema system

21specifications compared
18differ
3identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Number of optical discs
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:4 discs
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:2 discs
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:350 x 357 x 220 mm
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:265 x 292 x 430 mm
Package width
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:567 mm
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:496 mm
Package depth
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:512 mm
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:366 mm
Package height
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:420 mm
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:1072 mm
Package weight
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:19.1 kg
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:20 kg
Channels quantity
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:40 channels
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:20 channels
DVD region code
- MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater:3
- MCD988/12 home cinema system:2

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Comparison of MCD299/98, MCD988/12
96 specifications	A Philips MCD299 USB DVD Micro Theater Model MCD299/98 View product	B Philips MCD988/12 home cinema system Model MCD988/12 View product
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	DVD player	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsDiffers	4 discs	2 discs
Playback disc formatsKnown for one	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one	12-bit/108MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio decodersKnown for one	Dolby Digital, DTS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	FM, MW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one	30 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	10.2 cm (4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	80 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)	20.3 cm (8")	20.3 cm (8")
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Sleep timerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
MW antennaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Simplified Chinese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	110-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	450 x 115 x 335 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	177 x 89 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	350 x 357 x 220 mm	265 x 292 x 430 mm
Main speaker depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.3 cm
Main speaker heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64.9 cm
Main speaker widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.8 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	567 mm	496 mm
Package depthDiffers	512 mm	366 mm
Package heightDiffers	420 mm	1072 mm
Package weightDiffers	19.1 kg	20 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	567 x 512 x 420 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AV, Component	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
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features12 differ
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Out	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityDiffers	40 channels	20 channels
DVD region codeDiffers	3	2
DepthDiffers	115 mm	141 mm
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	335 mm	225 mm
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPG	JPEG
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker depthDiffers	8.9 cm	16.3 cm
Speaker heightDiffers	29.7 cm	64.9 cm
Speaker widthDiffers	17.7 cm	19.8 cm
SubwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer depthDiffers	35.7 cm	29.2 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	35 cm	26.5 cm
Subwoofer widthDiffers	22 cm	43 cm
Tuner enhancements	Auto store	Auto store
Set widthDiffers	45 cm	43 cm
Auto digital tuningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
ID3 Tag displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Integrated clockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
Technical detailsidentical
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB direct playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for one	Fast forward, Fast reverse, Slow, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 discs

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