Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

LG LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels vs Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 0.9 channels more audio output channels than the LG LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels (5.1 channels vs 4.2 channels). The LG LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 250 W more RMS rated power than the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (1250 W vs 1000 W). The LG LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels has 15% more total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (25% vs 10%). Only the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

  • Optical disc player type
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:DVD player
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
  • Playback disc formats
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:MP3
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:SVCD, VCD
  • 3D
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:No
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • Audio output channels
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:4.2 channels
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:1250 W
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:LPCM
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:25%
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:10%
  • Supported radio bands
    • LHD687 home cinema system 4.2 channels:PLL
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM

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Comparison of LHD687, HTB5520/98
96 specifications
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersDVD playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffersCD, CD-R, CD-RW, 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
Playback disc formatsDiffersMP3SVCD, VCD
Video2 differ
3DDiffersNoYes
Video formats supportedDiffersMPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, XVIDAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, RMVB
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Progressive scanKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for one12-bit/148MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio5 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers4.2 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1250 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby DigitalDTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersLPCMAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs25%10%
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
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffersPLLFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for one50Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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
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
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs145 W160 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Supported batteriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 58 x 298.5 mm435 x 291 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.7 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs233 x 998 x 300 mm100 x 130 x 229 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.2 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source536 x 374 x 493 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, HDMI
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Deep colour supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGIF, JPG, PNG
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
Wireless connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.51 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SlideshowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
USB direct playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Equalizer modesKnown for oneBass Blast, StandartUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for one82 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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