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Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40 vs Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 51identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 24 - 320 Kbit/s more MP3 bit rates than the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40 (32 - 320 Kbit/s vs 8 - 320 Kbit/s). The Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40 has 498 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (664 W vs 166 W). The Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40 has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA on the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40, AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 2.54 cm (1") on the Philips 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40, 20.3 cm (8") on the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • MP3 bit rates
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:8 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:664 W
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:4
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:2.54 cm (1")
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.3 cm (8")
  • AC input frequency
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:50 Hz
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
  • AC input voltage
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:220-240 V
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:110-240 V
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • 5.1 3D Blu-ray Home theater HTB3520/40:228 x 310 x 293 mm
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:230 x 310 x 370 mm

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Comparison of HTB3520/40, HTB3550/98
103 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, 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 formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX HD, H.264, ISO, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHDDTS Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10%10%
MP3 bit ratesDiffers8 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers664 W166 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers42
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power166 W166 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs2.54 cm (1")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical out00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
FM antennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI version1.41.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)160 W160 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 280 x 58 mm435 x 280 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm100 x 101 x 1143 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)314 x 83 x 110 mm314 x 83 x 110 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)Differs228 x 310 x 293 mm230 x 310 x 370 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers11.6 kg18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs498 x 376 x 493 mm964 x 376 x 430 mm
Package widthKnown for one498 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one493 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersACAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Deep colour supportYesYes
Image formats supportedGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG, PNG
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.62 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeYesYes
Online services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYouTube
SlideshowYesYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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