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

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 63identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB3550/98 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 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). The Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 110 -240 V more AC input voltage than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (220-240 V vs 110-240 V). Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA on the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels. AC input frequency: 50 Hz on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels, 50 - 60 Hz on the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • MP3 bit rates
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • AC input frequency
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 Hz
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:50 - 60 Hz
  • AC input voltage
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:220-240 V
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:110-240 V
  • Package dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:946 x 37.6 x 43 mm
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:964 x 376 x 430 mm
  • Cables included
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:HDMI
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AC, HDMI

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Comparison of HTB3550/93, HTB3550/98
107 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc loading typeKnown for oneSlotUnknown — 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
Playback disc formatsSVCD, VCDSVCD, VCD
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG
Full HDYesYes
Progressive scanYesYes
Video upscalingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHDDTS Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)10%10%
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesDiffers8 - 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 frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker mid-range driver diameterKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker peak power166 W166 W
Satellite speakers1 differ
Number of satellite speakersDiffers42
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Satellite speakers RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power166 W166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)20.3 cm (8")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-FiNoNo
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)160 W160 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220-240 V110-240 V
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 280 x 58 mm435 x 280 x 58 mm
Main unit weight17.3 kg17.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)100 x 101 x 1143 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 one435 x 280 x 58 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 125 x 192 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one946 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one376 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weight18.9 kg18.9 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs946 x 37.6 x 43 mm964 x 376 x 430 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersHDMIAC, HDMI
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Built-in HDDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW playbackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Centre speakerKnown for one1Unknown — 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 typeCartonCarton
QuantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video compression formatsKnown for oneAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4Unknown — not stated by the source
iPhone connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPod connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementDiffersRotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playbackRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)
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)
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Night modeYesYes
PowerKnown for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowYesYes
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementLayingLaying
Online services supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYouTube
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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