Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 41identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 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 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 (664 W vs 166 W). The Philips 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98 has 1 Ω more satellite speaker impedance than the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 Ω vs 3 Ω). Only the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 3D. Only the Philips HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Ethernet LAN.

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:DVD player
  • 3D
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:No
  • Center speaker impedance
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:664 W
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:166 W
  • Satellite speaker impedance
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω
  • Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2.54 cm (1")
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:20.3 cm (8")
  • Subwoofer impedance
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:3 Ω
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:4 Ω
  • Ethernet LAN
    • HTB3520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
    • 5.1 DVD Home theater HTD5550/98:No

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Comparison of HTB3520/98, HTD5550/98
113 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerDVD player
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWCD, 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
Video2 differ
3DDiffersYesNo
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, DIVX HD, H.264, ISO, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9AVI, DIVX, MPEG, MPG
Video upscalingYesYes
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown 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 TrueHDDolby Digital 5.1
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMAMP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10%10%
EqualizerYesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Preset stations quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Radio Data System (RDS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known 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 speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers664 W166 W
Number of satellite speakers44
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Subwoofer2 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 impedanceDiffers3 Ω4 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI in00
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantity00
USB ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out00
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video outputs quantity00
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) in11
Digital audio coaxial inDiffers10
Digital audio coaxial out00
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical out00
HDMI version1.41.4
Microphone inYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs160 W105 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 280 x 58 mm360 x 335 x 58 mm
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm90 x 82 x 185 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 g
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 110 mm223 x 80 x 100 mm
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 g
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 x 1090 x 242 mm
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.72 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm233 x 310 x 365 mm
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg16.3 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs538 x 376 x 493 mm664 x 387 x 504 mm
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
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIAC
ManualYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAA
Compatible productsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSTS3001 Speaker stand
Equalizer customizableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGBMP, GIF, JPG, TIF
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 sourceDivX, MPEG1, MPEG2
Packaging tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.62 kg
Picture enhancementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotate, Zoom
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one11.88 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Night modeYesYes
Karaoke playback functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEcho level control, Mic volume control, Pitch control
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaying
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Music playbackKnown 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

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