Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels

69specifications compared
12differ
57identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1 Ω more center speaker impedance than the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 Ω vs 3 Ω). The Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 498 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (664 W vs 166 W). The Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 16.9 kg more package weight than the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (28.8 kg vs 11.9 kg). 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, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB5581G/93 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 HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

Center speaker impedance
- HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS power
- HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:664 W
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
- HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
- HTB5581G/93 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
- HTB5581G/93 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
- HTB5581G/93 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
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:314 x 83 x 103 mm
Package weight
- HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:11.9 kg
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:28.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
- HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:538 x 376 x 493 mm
- HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:954 x 376 x 548 mm

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, HTB5581G/93
105 specifications	A Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB3520/98 View product	B Philips HTB5581G/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels Model HTB5581G/93 View product
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player type	Blu-Ray player	Blu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for one	Tray	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supported	BD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW	BD, 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 one	1 discs	Unknown — not stated by the source
Playback disc formats	SVCD, VCD	SVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3D	Yes	Yes
Video formats supportedDiffers	AVCHD, DIVX HD, H.264, ISO, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9	AVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Progressive scan	Yes	Yes
Video upscalingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
RMS rated power	1000 W	1000 W
Audio decodersDiffers	DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD	DTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD HR, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	10%	10%
EqualizerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one	32 - 320 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes	Yes
Radioidentical
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Supported radio bands	FM	FM
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one	166 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers	3 Ω	4 Ω
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for one	2.54 cm (1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.62 cm (3")
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers	664 W	166 W
Number of satellite speakers	4	4
Satellite speaker frequency range	150 - 20000 Hz	150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer type	Passive subwoofer	Passive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power	166 W	166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	2.54 cm (1")	20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range	20 - 150 Hz	20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance	3 Ω	3 Ω
Wireless subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Bass adjustmentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI in	0	0
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
SCART ports quantity	0	0
USB ports quantity	1	1
USB version	2.0	2.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	0	0
S-Video outputs quantity	0	0
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial in	1	1
Digital audio coaxial out	0	0
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Digital audio optical out	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
FM antenna	Yes	Yes
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)	160 W	160 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	220-240 V	220-240 V
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	435 x 280 x 58 mm	435 x 291 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	100 x 125 x 192 mm	100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	314 x 83 x 110 mm	314 x 83 x 103 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)	230 x 310 x 370 mm	230 x 310 x 370 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.68 kg
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Package widthKnown for one	538 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	376 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	493 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	11.9 kg	28.8 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	538 x 376 x 493 mm	954 x 376 x 548 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, HDMI	AC, HDMI
Manual	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Built-in HDDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour support	Yes	Yes
Image formats supportedDiffers	GIF, JPG, PNG	GIF, JPS, PNG
Internet TV	Yes	Yes
Package weightKnown for one	11.88 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Accessories includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless rear audio receiver
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
MiracastKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Carton
QuantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Packaging tare weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	EasyLink	EasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Karaoke	Yes	Yes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified	Yes	Yes
Music playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Playback modesKnown for one	Rotation, Zoom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
Smart TV	Yes	Yes
Video playbackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Voole
Type of shelf-placementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laying

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