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

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 59identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:664 W
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.3 cm (8")
  • AC input voltage
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:110-240 V
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
  • Package weight
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:11.9 kg
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:18.9 kg
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:538 x 376 x 493 mm
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:964 x 376 x 430 mm

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, HTB3550/98
103 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneTrayUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Number of optical discsKnown for one1 discsUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
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
Audio2 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 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%
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one2.54 cm (1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
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
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
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 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 frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110-240 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
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
Main unit weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.3 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 125 x 192 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthKnown for one538 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
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs538 x 376 x 493 mm964 x 376 x 430 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, HDMIAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportYesYes
Image formats supportedGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPG, PNG
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.88 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
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)
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Music playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeYesYes
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowYesYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYouTube
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
Front speakersidentical
Front speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.62 kg

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