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Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 2.1 Home theater HES4900/98 vs Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS3551/55

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 27identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • DVD player
    • Blu-Ray player
  • Audio output channels
    • 2.1 channels
    • 5.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 350 W
    • 300 W
  • Audio formats supported
    • MP3, WMA
    • AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Subwoofer type
    • Active subwoofer
    • Passive subwoofer
  • Wireless subwoofer
    • Yes
    • No
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 2.54 cm (1")
    • 16.5 cm (6.5")
  • Subwoofer frequency range
    • 30 - 180 Hz
    • 20 - 150 Hz

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101 specifications
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Philips

2.1 Home theater HES4900/98

Model HES4900/98

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Philips

5.1 Home theater HTS3551/55

Model HTS3551/55

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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-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsDiffersCD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCDBlu-Ray video, CD audio, CD video, SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DNoNo
Video formats supportedDiffersDIVX, MPEG1, MPEG2ASF, AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, WMV
Full HDYesYes
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers2.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers350 W300 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTSDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD
Audio formats supportedDiffersMP3, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 256 Kbit/s
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Front speakersidentical
Front speaker typeKnown for one2-way
Front speaker impedanceKnown for one6 Ω
Satellite speakersidentical
Wireless satellite speakersNoNo
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one200 W
Satellite speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Subwoofer5 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersActive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Wireless subwooferDiffersYesNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs2.54 cm (1")16.5 cm (6.5")
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers30 - 180 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceDiffers4 Ω12 Ω
Subwoofer RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outDiffers10
S-Video outputs quantity00
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers01
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical inDiffers01
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Composite video outKnown for one1
AUX inKnown for oneYes
FM antennaKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs70 W55 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.9 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs361 x 190 x 66.5 mm360 x 325 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one137 x 151.5 x 333.8 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs170 x 340 x 330 mm126 x 369 x 307 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one2.7 kg
Front speaker weightKnown for one500 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one95 x 87 x 161 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for one500 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for one3.2 kg
Rear speaker weightKnown for one500 g
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthKnown for one565 mm
Package depthKnown for one375 mm
Package heightKnown for one395 mm
Package weightDiffers13 kg10.1 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs565 x 375 x 395 mm468 x 410 x 370 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Other features2 differ
Apple docking compatibilityNot supportedNot supported
Built-in HDDNoNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital, Dolby Prologic II, DTS, Stereo, Virtual Dolby SurroundDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
CD-RW playbackYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)
Package weightKnown for one13 kg
Video compression formatsKnown for oneDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging net weightKnown for one10 kg
Packaging tare weightKnown for one3 kg
Centre speaker driver diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Outer cartonidentical
Gross weight of outer cartonKnown for one13 kg
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for one37.5 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for one56.5 cm
Net weight of outer cartonKnown for one10 kg
Quantity outer cartonKnown for one1 pc(s)
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one3 kg
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for one39.5 cm
Technical details1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeDiffersNoYes
SlideshowYesYes
TV-in portKnown for oneYes
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one565 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one375 mm
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one50 W
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes

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