Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 34identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 332 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (664 W vs 332 W). The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). The Philips HTB5550/98 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). Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial): 2.54 cm (1") on the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, 20.3 cm (8") on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:664 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:332 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.3 cm (8")
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 280 x 58 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:435 x 291 x 58 mm
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 125 x 192 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:314 x 83 x 110 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:341 x 83 x 103 mm
  • Package width
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:538 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:946 mm
  • Package height
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:493 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:430 mm

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, HTB5550/98
110 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 formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — 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 HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
EqualizerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS power166 W166 W
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
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers664 W332 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
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)160 W160 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 280 x 58 mm435 x 291 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 110 mm341 x 83 x 103 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)230 x 310 x 370 mm230 x 310 x 370 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 125 x 192 mm
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers538 mm946 mm
Package depth376 mm376 mm
Package heightDiffers493 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg20.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one538 x 376 x 493 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.88 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 x 103 x 83 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
MiracastKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 kg
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 240 V
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 x 370 x 310 mm
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Music playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback modesKnown for oneRotation, ZoomUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Outer cartonidentical
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94.6 cm
Quantity outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 cm
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.4 kg

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