Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL Cinema BD100 vs Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 10identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 700 W more RMS rated power than the JBL Cinema BD100 (1000 W vs 300 W). The JBL Cinema BD100 has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 70 W more power consumption (typical) than the JBL Cinema BD100 (160 W vs 90 W). Video formats supported: ISO (Blu-ray) on the JBL Cinema BD100, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Audio formats supported: MP3, PCM, WMA on the JBL Cinema BD100, AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • RMS rated power
    • Cinema BD100:300 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • Cinema BD100:MP3, PCM, WMA
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • Cinema BD100:4
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • Cinema BD100:90 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:160 W
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Cinema BD100:358 x 324 x 46 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 291 x 58 mm

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Comparison of Cinema BD100, HTB5550/98
88 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Disc loading typeKnown for oneFrontUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneCD audio, DVD-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersISO (Blu-ray)AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers300 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, PCM, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFM
FM band rangeKnown for one87.5 - 108 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source332 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers42
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one6.35 cm (2.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs11
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio optical in11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs90 W160 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs358 x 324 x 46 mm435 x 291 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source341 x 83 x 103 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 125 x 192 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 x 310 x 370 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one7.43 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source946 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source376 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.4 kg
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Other featuresidentical
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 x 103 x 83 mm
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGIF, JPEG XR, JPG
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 kg
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 240 V
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 x 370 x 310 mm
Outer cartonidentical
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94.6 cm
Quantity outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
AV inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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