Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98 vs Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12

44specifications compared
25differ
19identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Optical disc player type
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:DVD player
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:Blu-Ray player
3D
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:No
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:Yes
RMS rated power
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:350 W
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:500 W
MP3 bit rates
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:32 - 256 Kbit/s
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:32 - 320 Kbit/s
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:2.54 cm (1")
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency range
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:30 - 180 Hz
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:4 Ω
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:3 Ω
HDMI in
- 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98:0
- Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12:1

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Comparison of HES4900/98, HTB9225D/12
108 specifications	A Philips 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98 Model HES4900/98 View product	B Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB9225D/12 Model HTB9225D/12 View product
Optical drive3 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffers	DVD player	Blu-Ray player
Disc types supportedDiffers	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, CD, DVD
Playback disc formatsDiffers	CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD	Blu-Ray audio, Blu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video
Number of optical discsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 discs
Video2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	DIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2	AVCHD, DIVX, MKV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, XVID
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscaling	Yes	Yes
Video enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channels	2.1 channels	2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	350 W	500 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS	Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Audio formats supportedDiffers	MP3, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
MP3 bit ratesDiffers	32 - 256 Kbit/s	32 - 320 Kbit/s
EqualizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset stations quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one	2-way	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one	6 Ω	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
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	5 Ω
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.54 cm (1")
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Satellite speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135 W
Subwoofer3 differ
Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer	Active subwoofer
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	2.54 cm (1")	16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers	30 - 180 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers	4 Ω	3 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI inDiffers	0	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical inDiffers	0	1
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FM antennaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	70 W	135 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	361 x 190 x 66.5 mm	307 x 304 x 66 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	137 x 151.5 x 333.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	170 x 340 x 330 mm	196 x 342 x 397 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.87 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	131 x 99 x 334 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2 kg
Subwoofer weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	565 mm	570 mm
Package depthDiffers	375 mm	413 mm
Package heightDiffers	395 mm	400 mm
Package weightDiffers	13 kg	16.6 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	565 x 375 x 395 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported	Not supported
Built-in HDD	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, Stereo, Virtual Dolby Surround	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPG	GIF, JPG, PNG
Number of products includedKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	13 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for one	DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging net weightKnown for one	10 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
Deep colour supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
MP3 playbackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Outer cartonidentical
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for one	13 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	37.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	56.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Net weight of outer cartonKnown for one	10 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one	3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one	39.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
KaraokeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	395 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	565 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	375 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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