| Composition | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Tuner | has a digital | has a digital |
| CD players | yes | yes |
| MP3-players | yes | yes |
| Blu-ray player | no | no |
| DVD-player | | no |
| MD player | yes | |
| Amplifier | yes | yes |
| Equalizer | yes | no |
| Navigator | no | no |
| TV tuner | | no |
| General characteristics | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Maximum power | 4x45 W | 4x50 W |
| Management changer | CD, MD | |
| CD-changer interface is | custom | no |
| Size | | 1 DIN |
| Color | | black |
| Supported carriers and formats | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Formats | CD Audio, MP3 | CD Audio, MP3, WMA |
| Media | MD | CD-R, CD-RW |
| Display | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Display type | multicolor | monochrome |
| Management | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Infrared remote | no | yes |
| Joystick on the steering wheel | no | no |
| Memory disk names | yes | |
| Auto plants | | yes |
| Interfaces | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Inputs | audio x2 | |
| Audio input on the front panel | | yes |
| Bluetooth Support | | no |
| Tuner | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Support band | FM, MW, LW | FM, MW |
| Tuner with long reception | | yes |
| Number of preset FM/AM | | 18 / 6 |
| Additional information | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Single-bit DAC architecture | yes | |
| CD-text | yes | yes |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 180x100x160 mm | 178x50x160 mm |
| Features | Formats supported CD, MP3, WMA, MD, Video CD. | |
| ID3 tag support | | no |
| Protection | KENWOOD DPX-8030MD | KENWOOD KDC-MP243 |
| Detachable panel | | yes |
| Security codes | | yes |
