Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 10identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

The Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has 0.1 channels more audio output channels than the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (5.2 channels vs 5.1 channels). The Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 850 W more RMS rated power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (1000 W vs 150 W). The Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 66 W more front speakers RMS power than the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels (166 W vs 100 W). Only the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels has Wi-Fi. Optical disc player type: Blu-Ray player on the Philips HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, Not included on the Yamaha YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels.

  • Optical disc player type
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:Blu-Ray player
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:Not included
  • Audio output channels
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:5.1 channels
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:5.2 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:1000 W
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:150 W
  • Supported radio bands
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:FM
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:AM, DAB, FM
  • Front speakers RMS power
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
  • Center speaker frequency range
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:28 - 25000 Hz
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:100 W
  • Satellite speaker frequency range
    • HTB3550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:150 - 20000 Hz
    • YHT-4960 home cinema system 5.2 channels:28 - 25000 Hz

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Comparison of HTB3550/98, YHT-4960
108 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerNot included
Disc types supportedDiffersBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWNo
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit/384 kHz
Video upscalingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio4 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels5.2 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W150 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHDDTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WAV, WMAAAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit ratesKnown for one32 - 320 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit/384kHz
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radio1 differ
Supported radio bandsDiffersFMAM, DAB, FM
Front speakers1 differ
Front speakers RMS powerDiffers166 W100 W
Front speaker frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 - 25000 Hz
Front speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 dB
Front speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Ω
Front speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.98 cm (2.75")
Front speakers wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Center speaker1 differ
Center speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz28 - 25000 Hz
Center speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — 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 source100 W
Center speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 dB
Center speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.98 cm (2.75")
Center speaker wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers166 W100 W
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker frequency rangeDiffers150 - 20000 Hz28 - 25000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless satellite speakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 dB
Satellite speaker tweeter diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.98 cm (2.75")
Subwoofer2 differ
Subwoofer typeKnown for onePassive subwooferUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer RMS powerDiffers166 W100 W
Wireless subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer frequency rangeDiffers20 - 150 Hz28 - 200 Hz
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for one3 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI inDiffers07
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — 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 inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers14
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one160 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.1 W
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 280 x 58 mm435 x 377 x 171 mm
Main unit weightDiffers17.3 kg9.8 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 101 x 1143 mm176 x 116 x 112 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 110 mm111 x 118 x 276 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 125 x 192 mm176 x 116 x 112 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs230 x 310 x 370 mm292 x 341 x 291 mm
Front speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 g
Center speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source730 g
Satellite speaker weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 g
Subwoofer weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one18.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one964 x 376 x 430 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
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)Known for oneEasyLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneGIF, JPG, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of products includedKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)Unknown — not stated by the source
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one1.62 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
KaraokeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for oneYouTubeUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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