Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

JBL Cinema BD100 vs Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels

22specifications compared
11differ
11identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 more satellite speakers than the JBL Cinema BD100 (5 vs 4). The JBL Cinema BD100 has 40 W more power consumption (typical) than the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels (90 W vs 50 W). The Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 10 -240 V more AC input voltage than the JBL Cinema BD100 (110-240 V vs 100-240 V). Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the JBL Cinema BD100, DVD player on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Playback disc formats: CD audio, DVD-Video on the JBL Cinema BD100, SVCD, VCD on the Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Optical disc player type
- Cinema BD100:Blu-Ray player
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:DVD player
Playback disc formats
- Cinema BD100:CD audio, DVD-Video
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
Video formats supported
- Cinema BD100:ISO (Blu-ray)
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Audio formats supported
- Cinema BD100:MP3, PCM, WMA
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:MP3, WMA
Number of satellite speakers
- Cinema BD100:4
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5
Power consumption (typical)
- Cinema BD100:90 W
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 W
AC input voltage
- Cinema BD100:100-240 V
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:110-240 V
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
- Cinema BD100:358 x 324 x 46 mm
- HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels:360 x 335 x 58 mm

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Comparison of Cinema BD100, HTD3509X/78
83 specifications	A JBL Cinema BD100 View product	B Philips HTD3509X/78 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTD3509X/78 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	Blu-Ray player	DVD player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, DVD-Video	SVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Front	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffers	ISO (Blu-ray)	AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	300 W	300 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, PCM, WMA	MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10%
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bandsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
FM band rangeKnown for one	87.5 - 108 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers	4	5
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Satellite speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one	6.35 cm (2.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 Ω
Ports & interfacesidentical
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video out	1	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	90 W	50 W
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	100-240 V	110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	358 x 324 x 46 mm	360 x 335 x 58 mm
Main unit weightDiffers	7.43 kg	2.15 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 x 83 x 88 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 g
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 x 265 x 265 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, HDMI
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Equalizer customizableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carton
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Video compression formatsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.08 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotate, Zoom
Technical detailsidentical
Night modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laying
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
AV inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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