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Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 64identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 24 - 320 Kbit/s more MP3 bit rates than the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (32 - 320 Kbit/s vs 8 - 320 Kbit/s). The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 408 mm more package width than the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (946 mm vs 538 mm). The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 63 mm more package height than the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (493 mm vs 430 mm). Disc loading type: Tray on the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Slot on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Disc loading type
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Tray
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Slot
  • MP3 bit rates
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.3 cm (8")
  • AC input frequency
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
  • Package width
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:538 mm
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:946 mm
  • Package height
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:493 mm
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 mm
  • Package weight
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:11.9 kg
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:18.9 kg

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, HTB3550/93
105 specifications
Optical drive1 differ
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeDiffersTraySlot
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
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, WMV9AVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingYesYes
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHDDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10%10%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit ratesDiffers32 - 320 Kbit/s8 - 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)YesYes
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
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 speakersidentical
Number of satellite speakers44
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for one664 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power166 W166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs2.54 cm (1")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
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 inYesYes
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 antennaYesYes
HDMI version1.41.4
Microphone inYesYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)160 W160 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50 Hz
AC input voltage220-240 V220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions1 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
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)230 x 310 x 370 mm230 x 310 x 370 mm
Base dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 x 280 x 58 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers538 mm946 mm
Package depth376 mm376 mm
Package heightDiffers493 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs538 x 376 x 493 mm946 x 37.6 x 43 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIHDMI
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDNoNo
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Centre speakerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Deep colour supportYesYes
Image formats supportedGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG, PNG
Internet TVYesYes
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarton
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
iPhone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
iPod connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playback
Package weightKnown for one11.88 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Night modeYesYes
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
SlideshowYesYes
Smart TVYesYes
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
Music playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Video playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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