Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 200 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1200 W vs 1000 W). The LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 28 W more center speaker RMS power than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (194 W vs 166 W). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 138 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the LG LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels (332 W vs 194 W). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has wireless satellite speakers. Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has karaoke.

  • RMS rated power
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1200 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MP3, WMA
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Center speaker RMS power
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:194 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:194 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:332 W
  • Wireless satellite speakers
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • Subwoofer RMS power
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
  • Digital audio coaxial in
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • LHB725 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.3 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:0.5 W

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Comparison of LHB725, HTB5550/98
89 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-ROM, DVD, 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
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffers3GP, AVC, AVCHD, FLV, H.264, M4V, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VC-1, VOB, WMVAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1200 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master AudioDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MP3, 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 bandsFMFM
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerDiffers194 W166 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 speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers194 W332 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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 speakersDiffersNoYes
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers230 W166 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
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Number of HDMI outputs11
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers01
Digital audio optical in11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs410 x 55 x 260 mm435 x 291 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100.5 x 203 x 97.5 mm100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs342.5 x 86 x 87 mm341 x 83 x 103 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100.5 x 148 x 95 mm100 x 125 x 192 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs191 x 388.5 x 318 mm230 x 310 x 370 mm
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
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
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
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for one194 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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