Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 39identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 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 HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 1.5 kg more package weight than the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels (20.4 kg vs 18.9 kg). Only the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has Wi-Fi. Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Audio formats supported
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • MP3 bit rates
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:8 - 320 Kbit/s
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:32 - 320 Kbit/s
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Wi-Fi
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:No
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Yes
  • Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/93 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)
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1143 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB3550/93 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 weight
    • HTB3550/93 home cinema system 5.1 channels:18.9 kg
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.4 kg

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Comparison of HTB3550/93, HTB5550/98
115 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 formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPGAVI, 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
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 Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound enhancement technologyYesYes
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 powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 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 source332 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
Network1 differ
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
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 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
Main unit weightKnown for one17.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1143 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
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 width946 mm946 mm
Package depth376 mm376 mm
Package height430 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers18.9 kg20.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one946 x 37.6 x 43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneHDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 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 supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG
Internet TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity11
Video compression formatsDiffersAVCHD, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4AVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
iPhone connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iPod connectivityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, Slideshow with music playbackUnknown — 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
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
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power160 W160 W
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Smart TVKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
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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